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 departmentsBe an active participant of meeting and safety initiativesReview 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 educationFields of Study :
Human ResourcesBusiness AdministrationYears of experience :
Minimum 2 years' experience in Human Resources preferred / related fieldSpecializations, Certifications and Specific Experience
Professional certification strongly preferred : HRCI / PHR. PHR-CA, SHRM : SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCPExperience 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 :Necessary Software
Microsoft Office Suite - IntermediateTravel Requirements :
Ability to travel 10 percent of the time - domesticPay Scale : $34.00 to $37.00
About Us
Reiter Affiliated Companies (RAC)
Reiter Affiliated Companies (RAC) is the largest fresh multi-berry producer in the world, growing Driscoll's proprietary varieties of strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries year-round in the United States, Canada, Baja California, Central Mexico, Portugal, Morocco, Canada and Peru.
We are relentless in our pursuit to bring the highest quality berries that "delight" consumers around the world -from our farms to their families. This starts with our company values of Honesty, Fairness and Respect which not only line the corridors of every office, they are principles that are alive, guiding and leading our business decisions and strategic direction. We place the highest priority and focus on our people, developing their professional growth, and investing in the fulfillment of their personal career journey. These fundamentals have allowed us to achieve an industry leadership position, helping us to adopt health and wellness programs, open primary health clinics for our employees, and partner with local non-profit organizations to improve the quality of life for our farm working families. We hope to continue the Reiter Family legacy of farming through the pursuit of our mission and by living our values.
Salary : $34 - $37
