Traveling HR Generalist / Employee Relations

Posted on August 16, 2024

Department: Human Resources

Reports to: Sr. Director of HR & Payroll Compliance

Location: Salinas, CA and Imperial Valley, CA

Relocation: This position is required to relocate to Imperial Valley, CA for 5 months every year (Mid-November through Mid-April).

Pay Range: $25+ per hour

GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE JOB: Under the direct supervision, this position provides administrative support for the human resources department. In addition to answering phones, typing, filing, and scheduling, performs duties such as record keeping, coordination of meetings and conferences, and special projects. Also, answers non-routine correspondence and assembles highly confidential and sensitive information. Deals with a diverse group of external callers and visitors as well as internal contacts.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participate in recruitment efforts for non-exempt and exempt personnel; help coordinate the use of temporary employees
• Assist with development / updates needed for job descriptions
• Help maintain company organization charts and employee directory
• Provide training to new and returning employees in Employee Handbook, Sexual Harassment and safety related topics.
• Plans and conducts new employee orientation to foster positive attitude toward Company goals
• Assist with employee relations and investigations, policy administration and keep current with applicable employment and safety laws
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal and state regulations and ensures necessary records are maintained and prepared according to established guidelines
• Maintain human resource information system records and compile reports from the database as needed

• Investigate and attempt to resolve employees’ concerns or objections to disciplinary actions.
• Maintains knowledge of legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting human resources and ensures policies, procedures, and reporting are in compliance.
• Maintains records of harvest personnel transactions such as hires, promotions, transfers, performance reviews, and terminations, and employee statistics for government reporting.
• Responds to inquiries regarding verification of employments, garnishments, levys, child support, etc..
• Administers benefits programs such benefit offering and adding / dropping from coverage
• Explain company compensation and benefit programs, such as medical, insurance, retirement, and savings plans, and enrolls workers in specified programs
• Assist in the preparation of employee separation notices and related documentation, and conducts exit interviews, when appropriate, to determine reasons behind separations.
• Clerical duties apply: scanning, data entry, filing, e-filing, answering phones, faxing, etc.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university and minimum of two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) Required
• Ability to relocate
• Must have a valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, excellent time management skills, self-motivated, attention to detail and accuracy, ability to multitask, great organizational skills, excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work in a respectful and professional manner with all levels of employees.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Work onsite and meet position’s attendance schedule, as required by the job.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to efficiently present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees, clients, and customers of the organization.
• Excellent time management and communicator skills (written and oral)
• Self-motivated, reliable and punctual

ANALYSIS OF PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Key (Based on typical week):

• N=Never
• R=Rarely (Less than 1 hour per week)
• O=Occasional (1%-33% of time)
• F=Frequent (34%-66% of time)
• C=Constant (over 66% of time)

Please send your resume to resumes@churchbrothers.com

Church Brothers Farms is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.