Job Description:
D & J Packing, LLC is a family-run business with more than thirty (30) years of harvesting experience in the Salinas Valley. We are looking for a Human Resource Manager to join our team.
The Human Resources Manager is responsible for all aspects of managing human assets. This includes, but is not limited to, workforce development; safety training, Workers’ Compensation, benefits and compliance with state and federal laws/regulations. The Human Resources Manager must be proactive in addressing Labor and Employee relations issues in a timely manner to keep labor/employee relations harmonious and productive at all levels.
BENEFITS
- Competitive salary, DOE
- Full time employment
- Company Paid benefits
- 401K Program
- Paid sick Leave
- Paid vacation and Holidays
Compensation/Salary:
DOE
Requirements:
- Preferences given to BS degree and PHRca.
- Minimum 5 years of proven management experience in human resources, preferably in an agricultural environment.
- Must be an effective hands-on manager capable of resolving any organizational issues.
- Possess extensive knowledge of California and Arizona Wage and Hour laws; federal and state laws relating to employee rights and employer responsibilities including the National Labor Relations Act, the California Agricultural Labor Relations Act.
- Basic knowledge of maintenance, record keeping and reporting of Section 125 Cafeteria Plan (Flexible Spending Account) and 401k Profit Sharing Plan.
- Bi-lingual in English/Spanish and prior experience working in a bilingual, bi-cultural environment.
- Travel to remote company locations, including the following areas: Salinas Valley and Yuma AZ.
- Be able to work independently, prioritize responsibilities, and meet deadlines.
- Valid Driver’s license issued by either Arizona or California.
Responsibilities & Duties:
- Current knowledge of employment and labor laws in all jurisdictions the company operates (Federal, Arizona and California).
- Inform management of upcoming law/regulation changes. Assess and recommend company responses to changes.
- Lead in Interactions with OSHA, EEOC, Immigration Agencies, Federal and State Labor Departments, as well as other regulatory agencies.
- Oversee H2A program by identifying optimal candidates, planning and executing recruitment, selection, and maintaining contact with pools of qualified individuals.
- Manage and document hiring, onboarding, required training and development of employees including maintaining training databases.
- Assures compliance and documentation of Paid Family Leave and Family & Medical Leave Act, as well as any other applicable leave management.
- Guide, train and advise company supervisors and managers on employee and employer rights and responsibilities.
- Understand the critical business issues arising from human resources and develop recommendations to maximize human capital.
- Create a safety conscience culture throughout the company through training interaction with company’s employees.
- Develop metrics for measuring safety and use those metrics to enhance company policy and implement comprehensive and compliant employee safety and injury metrics.
- Regularly reviews Workers’ Compensation statistics and, in consultation with insurance company, works to reduce injuries and time lost from work.
- Conduct, document and make recommendations relating to investigations on all personnel issues including allegations of harassment, discrimination, injuries etc.
- Supervises safety in their conduct of the farm labor vehicle driver training program as well as the oversee the maintenance of DOT files and related records.
- Coordinates light duty work with employee, supervisor, and physician and Worker’s Compensation carrier.
- Conduct comprehensive loss and claims management and analysis; follow up with all internal/external parties involved to expedite claims to closure.
Skills:
- Ability to read, analyze, and understand common legal documents; Ability to respond to complex or difficult inquiries or complaints from employees, regulatory agencies, or customers.
- Intermediate: Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
- Basic: 10-Key, Alphanumeric Data Entry, Processing/Typing. Knowledge of Famous Software a plus.
Please submit your resume and cover letter as a single document, detailing your experience and references. Only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.
Qualifications:
- Ability to utilize both internal and external resources to obtain information and data necessary to carry out routine assignments and special projects.
- Must have ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with management and staff.
- Requires traveling to all company locations as needed. Monday through Friday work and some Saturday/Sunday work during peak seasons.
- Must be able to read, write and speak English and Spanish.
