JOB SUMMARY
Front Range Biosciences is seeking an experienced, knowledgeable, and bilingual HR Generalist for its California operations. We are looking for an individual who can execute corporate HR policies, procedures, and trainings in an agricultural setting. The optimal candidate will be detailed-oriented, organized, poised, drive culture, communicates well, understands confidentiality, able to follow policies and procedures, and able to work independently with oversight from the HR Manager in Colorado.
The position is based in Salinas, CA with weekly travel to additional CA facilities as they come online, and quarterly travel to Colorado. This position reports to the HR Manager. Core hours are 8-4:30 M-F with some evening and weekend work. Accuracy, customer service, detail-oriented skills are a must.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Provides HR policy guidance.
- First point of contact for HR related questions related to leaves of absence, benefits, payroll, policies, worker’s comp, etc.
- Implements corporate HR strategies, policies, and procedures at California facilities.
- Manages and resolves complex employee relations issues.
- Drives company culture and employee morale throughout California operations
- Works closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.
- Conducts weekly meetings with respective business units.
- Conducts effective, thorough and objective investigations under the direction of HR Manager.
- Identifies and administers training needs for business units.
- Participates in evaluation and monitoring of training programs to ensure success. Follows up to ensure training objectives are met.
- Delivers reports to HR Manager.
- Collects and maintains all personnel records in designated corporate systems.
- Administers the performance review process and ensures all supervisors are complying.
- Works closely with the managers and Corporate HR Manager to ensure safety compliance at CA facilities.
- Maintains accurate time keeping records for the CA managers’ approval, including the FLC.
- Manages the FLC contractor with guidance and oversite from operations site manager and HR Manager.
- Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal laws and regulations, specifically CA.
- Knowledge and understanding of OSHA, CalOSHA, and other safety regulatory bodies.
- Continually staying informed and up-to-date of all local and state regulatory changes; notifying HR Manager of all relevant changes.
- Performs new hire orientation, supervisor orientation, exit interviews, etc. for California operations.
- Assists corporate recruiter with California hiring.
- Develops content and provides standard information for the monthly employee newsletter.
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply the appropriate sections of applicable laws, guidelines, regulations, ordinances, and policies.
- Ability to acquire a thorough understanding of the organization's hierarchy, jobs, qualifications, compensation practices, and the administrative practices related to those factors.
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience resolving complex employee relations issues.
- Working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines, including compensation practices, organizational diagnosis, employee and union relations, diversity, performance management, and federal and state respective employment laws.
- Bachelor's degree required or 8+ years of relevant experience
- Driver’s license required with clean MVR
- Able to work in the United States
- Able to pass a background screen
PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORKING CONDITIONS
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.
- Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
- Compensation Range: $$65,000 - $75,000/YR DOE
- Benefits: Health, vision, and dental insurance; ten (10) days vacation, five (5) days sick time, ten (10) company paid holidays, company paid life and AD&D insurance