For over three decades, Village Farms has pioneered Controlled Environment Agriculture in North America and helped feed a hungry planet with sustainable, greenhouse growing. In 2017, we expanded our focus on produce to become a leader in the recreational cannabis, health, and wellness spaces. Always innovating, never standing still. We only invest in and partner with companies that share our values and respect for people and the environment.

Our mission is simple – to improve life’s journey for the wellbeing of humankind, and the earth on which we live. This is no empty promise. It’s the mantra that we live by every day. For in the end, we are what we do.

This position is located in the Lake Mary, FL office and requires a experience in Human Resources. You will contribute to the reputation and growth of the company by building stronger engagement and inter-company cooperation.

We are thrilled to enhance our HR team with an experienced team player ready to jump in and make a difference.

Position Purpose:

The Human Resources Coordinator position will be an integral part of the Corporate HR Team that aids with and facilitates the human resource processes at all business locations to keep the department operating at peak efficiency. Tasks will vary across a broad range of duties, from supporting the employee lifecycle, providing clerical support and data entry, to supporting your HR cohorts in their various responsibilities. This is a true team-oriented HR role that provides administrative support to the human resource function as needed, including record-keeping, file maintenance and HRIS entry.  The successful individual must demonstrate the ability to create positive and effective work relationships as well as prioritize and work through projects independently. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Providing clerical and administrative support to the HR department such as documentation, filing, and data entry.
• Performs customer service functions by answering employee requests and questions. Partners with Human Resource Team (Payroll, Benefits, Recruiting, etc.) to respond to employees’ questions about policies, pay, and benefits
• Support the full-cycle recruitment process, including job postings, candidate screening, interviewing, and onboarding.   Submits online investigation requests and assists with new-employee background checks.
• Maintaining employee records, ensuring confidentiality and accuracy of information.
• Prepare reports for internal teams and auditors.
• Evaluate and complete forms, such as W4 and I-9 for accuracy and adherence to procedure and regulatory requirements.

SUPPORTIVE FUNCTIONS

In addition to the performance of the essential functions, this position may be required to perform a combination of the following supportive functions, with the percentage of time performing each function to be solely determined by the supervisor based upon the particular requirements of the company.

• Maintains a working knowledge of company policies and procedures while working directly with local managers to ensure employee compliance.
• Coordinate, facilitate, and compile reporting on compliance trainings, including online sexual harassment and workplace safety modules.
• Assists with processing of terminations.
• Assists with the preparation of the performance review process by supporting leaders through performance review program to ensure effectiveness, compliance, and equity within organization.
• Assists with recruitment and interview process. Tracks status of candidates in HRIS and responds with follow-up letters at the end of the recruiting process.

OTHER DUTIES

Will be required to perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned.  Regular attendance in conformance with the standards, which may be established by Village Farms International, Inc. from time to time, is essential to the successful performance of this position. 

• Help foster smoother communications internally, across departments, and locations.

• Support all culture and office engagement initiatives.
• Function as Payroll Backup when needed to cover time off.

SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Self-motivated, results oriented with the ability to prioritize multiple projects simultaneously, managing time and resources to ensure work is completed efficiently and within established timeframes.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with stakeholders.
• Advanced level written and verbal communications skills.
• Intermediate level skills with the Microsoft Office Suite of applications, in particular Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams, and other relevant software.
• Demonstrated proactive approaches to problem-solving with strong decision-making capability.
• Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion, be adaptable to competing demands, and demonstrate the highest level of customer/client service and response.

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS:

EDUCATION

EXPERIENCE