Front Range Biosciences Hiring for Human Resources Manager Job at Castroville, CA Full Time

Company Description

Front Range Biosciences is a value-driven agricultural biotech company with the mission to improve society by applying science to high-value crops. Our goal is to become a trusted global leader in agricultural technology and products using our innovative Clean Stock nurseries, quality breeding programs, and contemporary seed testing and production.

Front Range Biosciences is seeking an experienced, knowledgeable, and bilingual HR Manager for its California operations. We are looking for an individual who can execute corporate HR policies, procedures and training in an agricultural setting. The optimal candidate will be detailed-oriented, organized and poised, will drive culture, is someone who communicates well, who understands confidentiality, is able to implement policies and procedures, in California and in Colorado.

The position is based in Castroville, CA . Core hours are 8-4:30 M-F with some possibly evening and weekend work. Accuracy, customer service, detail-oriented skills are a must.

Primary Responsibilities

• Drives company culture and employee morale
• First point of contact for HR related questions related to benefits, payroll, policies, etc.
• Implements corporate HR strategies, policies, and procedures
• Collects and maintains all human resources records in designated corporate systems
• Administers HR and safety training
• Administers the performance review process and supports managers through the process
• Performs new hire orientation, supervisor orientation, exit interviews, etc.
• Maintains accurate time keeping records for the CA managers’ approval, including the FLC
• Manages the FLC contractor with guidance and oversight from GM and HR Manager
• Performs HR and safety investigations when necessary
• Provides guidance to managers regarding performance management, corrective actions, terminations, and other HR related matters
• Spearheads recruiting efforts
• Creates, maintains, and updates job descriptions
• 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

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Education:

• 4-7 years of HR experience required
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Bi-lingual (Spanish) required
• Previous agricultural and Farm Labor Contractor (FLC) experience required
• Knowledge of federal/state/local employment laws required
• Knowledge of CalOSHA regulations required
• Payroll experience and knowledge of payroll laws preferred
• Must have excellent customer service, communication (verbal and written), listening, and time-management skills
• Must be approachable and comfortable with all levels of employees
• Must have a positive attitude, self-motivated, and be a high performer
• Must be able to a problem solver
• Ability to work overtime, as needed, especially during Open Enrollment and shipping seasons
• Ability and commitment to use discretion and maintain confidentiality
• Must be tech savvy, demonstrated proficiency in Word, Excel, Power Point, and email
• United States work authorization required

Physical Activities & Working Conditions:

• Sitting for long periods of time and using computer and office equipment (telephone, copier, computer, etc.)
• Ability to lift 10#s occasionally
• May be primarily working in a office, occasionally at a greenhouse or farm

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 – $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location:

• One location

Work Remotely:

• No