Human Resources Generalist

The Role: The Human Resources Generalist plays a key role in providing HR and Safety support to employees and management, ensuring the effective implementation of HR and Safety policies, procedures, and programs.

Location(s): Salinas, CA; Hollister, CA; Oxnard, CA; Huron, CA; Yuma, CA

Areas of Responsibility:

• Build strong positive relationships with employees, supervisors, and managersensuring consistent presence and support.
• Communicate and guide the application of human resources and safety policies and procedures to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Conduct new employee orientations, including compliance training, developmental training, and policy updates.
• Participate in developing human resources and safety training content and materials and deliver training to employees.
• Stays attuned to organizational and operational changes across the company to identify potential employee relations risks and develop plans to address them proactively.
• Supports labor recruitment, including internal and external job postings.
• Participate in training managers and supervisors on state and federal employment law, best employee relations practices, and strategies for maintaining a positive and compliant work environment.
• Conduct investigations, ensuring the highest level of confidentiality and implementing appropriate action and accountability practices.
• Utilize a fair and inclusive process appropriate for employee concerns, including ensuring consistency in the application and enforcement of policies and procedures.
• Lead incident investigations of workplace accidents and near-misses, documenting findings and implementing measures to prevent recurrence.
• Keep accurate records of safety inspections, training sessions, and incidents.
• Prepare investigative reports, recommend corrective action, analyze data, and record findings.
• Assist various departments with the transition of the workforce between geographic areas.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Education and Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in Employee Relations, Human Resources, or related field preferred.
  • Three or more years of experience working in the human resources field.
  • At least two years of experience in employee relations and compliance.
  • Certification as PHR or SPHR is a plus.
• Required Skills/Abilities:
  • Thorough understanding of and ability to interpret and apply appropriate sections of applicable state and federal employment laws concerning labor relations.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
  • Excellent time management and prioritization skills to meet deadlines.
  • Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and proactively analyze and resolve problems.
  • Ability to develop training content and deliver training.
  • Ability to work effectively across the organization and quickly gain the credibility and respect of employees at multiple levels.
  • Must be analytical, strategic, and diplomatic.
  • Ability to remain diplomatic, calm, and persuasive in difficult situations.
  • Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
  • Must be bilingual, bi-literate in English/Spanish
  • Travel and temporarily relocate to our different harvest areas.
  • Familiarity with the H-2A Guest Worker program is a plus.
  • Availability after hours and on weekends.
  • A valid driver's license and a good driving record are required.
• Computer Skills
  • Proficiency in Human Resource systems, spreadsheet software, and word processing software.

Ideal Attributes:

• Highly team-oriented.
• Relationship builder.
• Enthusiastic with strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage with team members.
• Technology Savvy