Human Resources Generalist II - Second Shift

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

As an HR Generalist, the role involves providing HR support and guidance to our family of companies. The primary focus includes ensuring HR compliance, handling employee relations, facilitating training and development, and managing various HR projects. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct regular communication with company leaders and local HR/Payroll representatives, and analyze agency-specific human resources data to understand the HR needs of assigned agencies.
• Provide coaching and advice on issues related to employee relations, performance management, and employment terminations. Prepare or edit employee performance or disciplinary documentation as needed or requested. While offering employment decision recommendations, the HR Resource does not have the authority to make final employment decisions.
• Offer guidance on the application of Federal and State labor and employment laws, as well as company policies and procedures, to ensure compliance.
• Identify training and development needs of assigned companies and collaborate with various service center departments. Work closely with Compliance, Payroll, and Benefits departments to facilitate training.
• Assist with reasonable accommodations and the interactive process under the ADA.
• Analyze human resources data, such as employee satisfaction survey scores, comments, new hire survey responses, exit interview information, unemployment claims data and turnover statistics. Recommend and facilitate necessary actions in partnership with local agencies and their leaders.
• Investigate or oversee investigations of HR-related complaints and thoroughly document investigation and resolution processes.
• Report any incidents of non-compliance or high-risk actions to the Director of HR and/or the Compliance Partner.
• Assist with the development of job descriptions.
• Create or revise human resources policies, procedures, and related documents/forms.
• Conduct audits on selected HR activities, such as personnel files, FLSA compliance, or HR policies/processes periodically, to ensure consistency of administration and compliance.
• Act as a cultural champion by promoting and embodying the organization's core values.
• Assist with EEO compliance efforts.
• Process simple biweekly payroll for a small group of employees. 
• Perform any other responsibilities as assigned.

Education and Work Experience Requirements: 

Requirements:

• Bilingual in Spanish and English, able to communicate fluently in both languages.
• Valid CA driver's license with the ability to drive and operate a company vehicle
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills

Additional Attributes we look for: 

• Independently (i.e., without being asked or directed) develops own assignments/tasks/projects based on agency HR needs identified by the HR Department or in collaboration with leaders or the Director of Human Resources.
• Have good knowledge of employment laws.
• Completes assignments/tasks/projects on time and identifies the need to follow up without direction.
• Coaching and advisory skills based on human resources knowledge and experience which translate into successful issue resolution.
• Positively interacts with any level employee.
• A strong candidate has had experience with Benefits, Recruiting, FMLA/CFRA, and has had HRIS system implementation. 

Qualifications:

• PHR OR SHRM-CP/SCP preferred 
• 2-4 years experience in the HR 
• Knowledge of Labor Law and Cal-OSHA regulations
• Human Resource experience in the Agricultural industry preferred
• MS Office applications (Excel, Word, and Outlook)

Education:

• Some College and/or Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred

Physical Requirements and Work Conditions: 

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards. 
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 20 lbs.
• Must be able to talk, listen, and speak clearly on the telephone
• Must be able to sit for short and long periods traveling from site to site
• Must be able to drive a company vehicle and get in/out of the vehicle throughout the day

Disclaimer:

• The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time; or
• The scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.
• This job description is not an offer of employment.