The O’Connor Group Hiring for Human Resources Generalist at Florida Full Time

We’re looking for a Human Resources Generalist for our client, H&A Farms!

About H&A Farms:

H&A Farms is a grower owned and operated blueberry packing facility located in Central Florida. With the experience of growing fresh fruits and vegetables in Central Florida since 1952, the Hill and the Atwood families came together to provide a service to the local community as well as a direct source of sales to retail chains. H&A Farms strives to provide the safest and highest quality product to consumers on a daily basis. From the farm to the table we proudly serve our customers.

Job Summary:

The HR Generalist is responsible for the bringing excellence and a positive attitude to management and oversight of several functional areas of the employer-employee relationship in the workplace, including, but not limited to: Employee Relations, Recruitment and Onboarding, Internal Administrative Investigations, Leave Management, Performance Management, Compliance (EEO, ADA, FLSA, HIPAA etc.) and Training and Development. Reporting to the COO, the HR manager will work closely with owners, senior leadership, employees, vendors, etc.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Collaborate and implement the strategies and annual priorities for the HR function in full, and on time.
• Manage full lifecycle talent acquisition process, including recruitment, interviewing, and hiring of qualified job applicants; collaborates with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings.
• Build the capabilities of the human resource organization to effectively align people and culture with the company’s strategic priorities of financial sustainability, team member attitude, motivation, and commitment.
• Lead and mentor the HR team to ensure efficient, reliable, and cost-effective HR services throughout the organization.
• Provide sound advice and counsel to leadership to ensure compliance with benefits, insurance, safety, and other laws, regulations, and requirements.
• Partners with the leadership team to understand and execute the organization’s human resource and talent strategy particularly as it relates to current and future talent needs, recruiting, and retention.
• Plan and conduct engaging new employee orientations to comprehensively outline company policies, and objectives
• Identify and administer results-oriented training programs to help workers maintain or improve job skills.
• Monitor costs to ensure department budget is not exceeded.
• Act as the liaison with and consult with 3rd party HR service providers on regulatory and best practices.
• Oversee and manage employee information systems and documentation
• Provides support and guidance to HR coordinators, management, and other staff when complex, specialized, and sensitive questions and issues arise; may be required to administer and execute routine tasks in delicate circumstances such as providing reasonable accommodations, investigating allegations of wrongdoing, and terminations.
• Analyzes trends in compensation and benefits; researches and informs senior management of labor market shifts and future expectations
• Serve as a link between management and employees by handling questions, interpreting, and administering policies, and helping resolve work-related problems.
• Oversees employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations to ensure compliance and protection of the company’s interests
• Maintains full compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Fluent in English and Spanish
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required.
• 5+ years of experience HR experience. Must possess generalist Human Resource experience with an emphasis on business strategy, benefit analysis, compensation management, employee relations, and engagement performance management and business due diligence.
• Exercises great tact and diplomacy.
• SHRM-CP or PHR preferred.
• Outstanding leadership and communication skills and empathy for people at all levels along with significant influence and negotiation skills.
• Able to think strategically beyond tactical execution.
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills and continuous improvement mindset.
• Highly developed project management skills.
• High degree of work ethic and integrity.
• Available nights, weekends, holidays as situations arise requiring attention.

Equal Employment Opportunity

TOCGRP is proud to provide equal-opportunity employment to all employees and applicants, without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information, or any other categories protected by federal, state, or local law.