HR Generalist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California, +3 more states.

📋 Description

• Act as a key HR resource for managers and staff regarding everyday personnel issues.

• Offer guidance on HR policies, procedures, practices, and matters related to employment.

• Foster relationships with designated leaders and teams, delivering practical HR solutions.

• Collaborate with Senior HR Business Partners to align with business goals and people strategies.

• Assist in organizational and talent initiatives within the specified client groups.

• Oversee routine and moderately complex employee relations issues from initiation to resolution.

• Conduct investigations by gathering facts and documentation to support workplace inquiries.

• Provide advice to leaders regarding performance issues, corrective actions, attendance problems, workplace disputes, and other employee-related concerns.

• Prepare and maintain records for coaching, corrective actions, performance improvement plans, and employee communications.

• Recognize trends and suggest solutions and educational opportunities for leaders.

• Mentor leaders on employee matters, people management, performance management, development, feedback, and team effectiveness.

• Support initiatives related to talent review, succession planning, performance management, engagement, and development planning.

• Coordinate communications, materials, logistics, and follow-up actions for talent initiatives.

• Assist with workforce transitions, reorganizations, and implementation activities related to personnel.

• Facilitate onboarding and ensure a positive experience for new employees.

• Collaborate with Learning & Development, Talent Acquisition, HR Operations, Compensation, and other HR departments.

• Maintain documentation, case records, follow-up actions, activity tracking, and reporting.

• Ensure adherence to company policies, employment regulations, and HR procedures.

• Enhance HR processes and engage in HR projects and special initiatives.

• Carry out other assigned responsibilities.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 7 years of progressive HR experience with a strong focus on employee relations and performance management.

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Proven capability to coach and influence leaders regarding employee and workplace issues.

• Comprehensive understanding of employment laws, HR practices, and principles of employee relations.

• Excellent judgment with an ability to manage sensitive and confidential matters discreetly.

• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.

• Capacity to juggle multiple priorities while maintaining meticulous attention to detail.

• Exceptional skills in relationship-building and partnership development.

• Experience in supporting leaders within a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

• Professional HR certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP) is preferred.

• Capability to perform basic office tasks and function in a typical office environment.

• Availability to work during standard business hours, with occasional weekend and/or evening commitments.

• Willingness to travel up to 25%.

• Must be eligible to work in the United States; visa sponsorship or transfer is not available.

• Ability to sit for extended periods, work at a computer, communicate verbally, use hands and fingers, and reach in all directions.

• Capability to lift and move items weighing up to 25 pounds.

🏝️ Benefits

• Commitment to agriculture and the communities served.

• Family-friendly work environment.

• Investment in employee development.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.

• 401k with an automatic 3% employer contribution, plus a match of up to 6%.

• Paid Time Off: 21 vacation days annually, 15 sick days annually, 12 paid holidays, plus 16 hours for volunteer activities.

• Competitive Incentive Compensation Plan.

• Disability & Life Insurance.

• Employee wellness programs addressing mental, physical, and financial health.

• Bonus eligibility based on organizational and personal performance.

• Full-time remote work option; employees may choose to work from an office if needed.

• Opportunities for travel related to team meetings.