We are seeking a motivated and experienced HR Generalist. This person will be a partner and advisor to field leaders, working to grow and build strong teams. They will work with the regional HR Manager on a range of activities including advising management on employment problem, dispute resolution and the separation process. Along with recruiting, screening, hiring, and performance management. This person will also be assigned project ownership on a range of company initiatives to provide a team member oriented, high-performance culture that emphasizes empowerment, quality, productivity and standards, goal attainment and organizational growth.About Threemile Canyon FarmsFor more than 20 years, Threemile Canyon Farms has responsibly provided for the nutritional needs of a growing population through our sustainable dairy and farming operations. While we are proud of our contributions, we know that what sets us apart is not just what we do, but how we do it.We were early innovators in building a closed loop system of sustainable farming, which is made possible by our decision to bring together crop farming and dairy production. These are highly complementary pursuits - particularly when it comes to recycling waste. We put organic waste back into the soil, which not only minimizes the amount of waste we produce but also helps keep our crops healthy. With more than 39,500 acres of irrigated farmland, we understand that our commitment to responsible farming is important to us as well as our community.Responsibilities
- Develop relationships with field leaders and support Human Resource services as a resource to managers and team members.
- Support the growth of the intern program through relationship building at area colleges and universities in addition to bringing awareness of our intern programs at local high schools.
- Support the strategy to enhance Threemile Canyon Farms existing H2A and TN Visa program to attract and retain a broader labor pool by leveraging US government sponsored Visa programs.
- Work with HR Manager on the annual employee engagement survey action planning process.
- Maintains satisfactory labor-management relations through a variety of techniques such as quarterly meetings.
- Ensures compliance with collective bargaining agreements.
- Advise management on issues related to employee life cycle.
- Support management with recruiting and hiring strategies.
- Identify areas of opportunity and improvement through exit interviews, tracking and reporting on turnover, attrition and other trends.
- Guide and educate management on the hiring process, interviewing skills, process changes, and compliance requirements.
- Partner with HR Manager and management on special projects related to a wide variety of HR initiatives.
- Follow all safety rules and regulations while performing work assignments and adhere to all policies and procedures as specified in company manuals and as directed in the employee handbook.
- Conduct self in the presence of customers and community in a professional manner to present a professional image of Threemile Canyon Farms.
- Proactively seek and participate in available company-sponsored training, in an effort to develop and advance knowledge base and skill set.
- Participate in all company/location driven communication efforts, including meetings, huddles, department meetings and other related efforts.
- Maintain a positive and professional working relationship with peers, management, and support resources, with a constant commitment to teamwork and exemplary customer service.
Requirements
- 3+ years broad HR experience to include recruiting, hiring, performance management, culture development, etc.
- Experience within a farm, or agri-business industry preferred
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong organizational skills
- Previous experience working with government Visa programs preferred
- Prefer labor relations experience building consensus with union representatives and employee delegates
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business, Communications, or related field
- Spanish language skills strongly preferred
- Ability and willingness to challenge the status quo and present alternative viewpoints
- Candidate must have valid work authorization and be able to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship