HR Generalist - Field.

Job Description

Job Contributions and Key Responsibilities:

Labor Retention

• Promote retention through company cultural worker's programs - Worker’s Come First.
• Assists in administering the company's District Climate Survey Action Plan to enhance employee engagement as measured by the employee satisfaction and engagement survey.
• Support company business / growth plans related to the advancement of employee retention and engagement accomplished through the promotion of, and in the establishment of a fulfilling work environments.
  
  

Human Resources and Administration

Information Reporting

• Data collection, report generation - such as employee demographics, new hire, turnover, retention, absenteeism, active no hours.
  
  

Employee Relations

• Effectively manage and resolve employee issues and investigations to the point of resolution following company practices / policies and legal requirements; based on complexity assessing risk exposure.
• Assist managers and field employees with the Reasonable Suspicion Program.
• Internal investigations case management documentation and reporting.
  
  

Compliance

• Ensure field operations are in compliance with applicable labor laws and posting.
• Assist with Partner annual employee handbook revisions for field and admin handbooks.
• Audit for rest & meal breaks and 7th workday compliance and provide necessary training.
• Coordinate compliance updates.
• Help support the Benefits Specialist with LOAs when needed.
  
  

Process Improvements, Employee Engagement & Recognition Programs

• Analyze and recommend new approaches, policies, and procedures related to human resources services.
• Assist / coordinate Years of Service program for field employees.
• Assists with planning and coordinating district company events.
  
  

Safety Program

• Provide safety training (new hire and on-going) and guidance to field personnel on all safety-related issues.
• Conduct daily ranch and crew safety inspections; report and address unsafe actions; and if necessary, escalate and communicate findings to appropriate leadership.
• Prepare timely reports, as required, of inspections and results.
• Conduct accident/injury investigations, root cause analysis and corrective action. Prepare reports on inspections and results.
• Monitor the enforcement of safety policies and procedures.
• Provide information to HRDBP to Collaborate with other departments (e.g., Production, Workers’ Compensation, Fleet, etc.) in efficient delivery of training, and identification of issues.
• Notify HRDBP Manager of recognized hazards and possible risk mitigation.
• Ensure proper completion and documentation of Incident and accident investigations.
  
  

Training

Reviews, tracks, and documents compliance with mandatory and non-mandatory training and work assessments, including but not limited to:

• Support training for field employees on New Policies, Procedures, Harassment Prevention training sessions for Newly hire and promoted supervisors and field managers. CL/Punchers established safety training (i.e., Illness and Injury Prevention Program “IIPP”, Job Safety Analysis “JSA”, etc.).
• Identify and coordinate the training needed for crew leaders and overhead teams to ensure they are up to date with company policies and procedures.
• Recommend and implement decided corrective actions and follow-up to verify completion.
• Maintains training material database for all risk departments
• Be an active participant of meeting and safety initiatives
• Review and discuss preventative measures with the HRDBPHRBP and Safety Manager and communicate the approved information to the parties involved.
• Follow and implement recommended Provide technical information on EHS issues on new equipment, projects, method of performing work, and hazard/risk assessments.
  
  

Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Knowledge

• Demonstrated knowledge of the human resources field.
• Understanding of state and federal employment regulations.
• Understanding of personnel and compliance records management.
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
• Working knowledge of farming industry.
  
  

Skills & Abilities

• Awareness of OSHA regulations and compliance. Exceptional communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication abilities.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Proficiency in use of HRMS/HRIS systems.
• Fluency / Bilingual English/Spanish required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organizations HRIS and talent management systems.
  
  

Education Level

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred or combined experience and education
  
  

Fields Of Study

• Human Resources
• Business Administration
  
  

Years Of Experience

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in Human Resources preferred / related field
  
  

Specializations, Certifications And Specific Experience

• Professional certification strongly preferred: HRCI / PHR. PHR-CA, SHRM: SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP
• Experience in diverse cultural orientation; responsible for employee relations issues.
  
  

Licenses

• Valid California Driver’s license and ability to be insured under the company insurance.
  
  

Languages

English & Spanish Spoken: <95% Read: <95% Written: <95%

Necessary Software

• Microsoft Office Suite – Intermediate
  
  

Travel Requirements

• Ability to travel 10 percent of the time – domestic
  
  

Pay Scale: $34.00 to $37.00