Position Title: Sr. Human Resources Generalist (Bilingual)
Department: Human Resources
Reports To: Human Resources Director
FLSA Status: Salary—Exempt
Job Summary:
The Sr. HR Generalist will work closely with management to ensure all facets of our HR strategy are completed in a timely and cost-effective manner. The HR Generalist will also provide a variety of complex, routine, and administrative services in support of departmental and operational goals. This role will not only collaborate with the department in various projects and data maintenance, but also support employees of the company through various Employee Engagement, Employee Well Being, and Employee Relations initiatives. This person will be responsible for coaching/mentoring employees, as well as serving as a liaison between the company and employee. Other duties will include the following:
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Essential Job Functions:
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- Be a thought leader with respect to the Company's Guiding Principles and Core Values.
- Promote a positive work culture by fostering open communication, employee recognition, and employee engagement initiatives.
- Collaborate with senior leadership to develop and execute HR strategies that align with the organization's business goals and long-term vision.
- Guide employees regarding company policies, values, HR programs (benefits, pay and salary) administration and interpretation to ensure policies and procedures are handled consistently and promptly.
- Consults legal counsel as needed to ensure that policies comply with federal, state, and local law.
- Contracts with outside suppliers to provide employee services as needed.
- Develops and maintains a HRIS that meets management information needs.
- Coordinates management and leadership training for personal and organizational development
- Advise and assist managers in providing constructive feedback, coaching, and performance improvement plans when necessary.
- Mediate and resolve employee relations issues, grievances, and conflicts while ensuring compliance with company policies and legal regulations.
- Track and analyze HR metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate the effectiveness of HR initiatives and identify areas for improvement.
- Powerful and confident communication skills with the ability to effectively present to all levels of the organization
- Oversees the recruitment process to ensure timely interviewing, employment testing, and selection of employees to fill vacant positions.
- Oversees the analysis, maintenance, and communication of records required by law or local governing bodies or other departments in the organization to ensure policies, procedures, and reporting are in compliance (e.g., FMLA, ADA, EEO and FLSA)
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in human resources or related field experience in lieu of a degree
- 3-5 years HR experience preferred.
- Active PHR or SHRM-CP preferred.
- Experience with ADP preferred.
- High level of current knowledge of human resources practices, laws, and processes. Understanding of personnel practices applied within an agricultural industry environment; codes, regulations & laws; understanding of Oregan laws and regulations.
- English and Spanish proficiency (speak/read/write) strongly preferred.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
- Proactive and independent with the ability to take initiative.
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Proficient with MS Office Suite.
- Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems.
- Considerable skill in interviewing techniques
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. (While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.)
Compensation: Sr. Human Resources Generalist