HR Coordinator

Wonderful-Orchards; Shafter (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Wonderful Orchards in California seeks an HR Generalist to manage onboarding, employee records, and general HR support for a diverse hourly workforce in a fast-paced environment. You will coordinate new-hire packets, orientations, and prerequisite checks while ensuring accurate data in HR systems.

Requirements include a high school diploma, 1–3 years HR experience, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and bilingual English/Spanish abilities. Driving eligibility is required for company vehicle use.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate degree in HR, Business Admin, or related field preferred.
• 1–3 years HR recruiting, administrative, or related experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with a Human Resources information system or applicant tracking system preferred.
• Ability to communicate professionally with employees at all organizational levels.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet established deadlines.
• Must meet company driving requirements and maintain eligibility to operate a company vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Prepare new-hire packets, orientation materials, and onboarding schedules.
• Coordinate pre-employment requirements, including background checks, drug screenings, physical examinations, and employment eligibility documentation.
• Conduct new-hire orientation and ensure paperwork is complete and entered into HR systems.
• Coordinate onboarding activities with supervisors, safety, IT, and other departments.
• Process employee status changes, transfers, promotions, terminations, and other personnel actions using digital systems.
• Maintain up-to-date workplace notices and policies per laws and ordinances.
• Support compliance with employment laws, company policies, and record retention.
• Maintain physical and digital employee records including I-9s and training records.
• Support internships, job shadows, open enrollment, and benefits communications.
• Respond to employee and supervisor questions promptly and professionally.
• Translate or coordinate translation of HR communications as needed.
• Provide backup support to other HR team members.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Professional communication

Confidentiality

Time management

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in HR/Business Admin or related field

1–3 years HR recruiting/administrative experience

Tools

HRIS/ATS

Job description

With approximately 100,000 planted acres in California's San Joaquin Valley, Wonderful Orchards is the world's largest grower of almonds, pistachios and pomegranates. Wonderful Orchards is a part of The Wonderful Company, a privately held $5 billion global company dedicated to harvesting health and happiness around the world through its iconic consumer brands which include Wonderful Pistachios, Wonderful Halos, POM Wonderful, FIJI Water, Teleflora, and JUSTIN Wine.

Job Description

Functions include but are not limited to the following. Must be able to move freely between tasks depending on workload, season, etc.

Onboarding:

• Prepare new-hire packets, orientation materials, and onboarding schedules.
• Coordinate pre-employment requirements, including background checks, drug screenings, physical examinations, and employment eligibility documentation, as applicable.
• Conduct new-hire orientation, verify that new-hire paperwork is complete, accurate, and entered into the appropriate HR systems.
• Coordinate onboarding activities with supervisors, safety, information technology, and other departments.

Employee Records and HRIS Administration:

• Process employee status changes, transfers, promotions, terminations, and other personnel actions using digital systems
• Maintain up to date workplace notices and policies in accordance with federal, state and local ordinances
• Support compliance with applicable employment laws, company policies, and record-retention requirements.
• Maintain physical and digital records including I-9s, training records, employee records

General HR Support

• Support Wonderful Education initiatives such as internships and job shadows,
• Assist with open enrollment activities and employee benefits communications.
• Respond to employee and supervisor questions in a timely and professional manner.
• Translate or coordinate the translation of HR communications when needed.
• Provide backup support to other Human Resources team members.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, shall, and/ or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• One to three years of Human Resources recruiting, administrative, or related experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with a Human Resources information system or applicant tracking system preferred.
• Ability to communicate professionally with employees at all organizational levels.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet established deadlines.
• Must meet company driving requirements and maintain eligibility to operate a company vehicle.

PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience supporting agricultural, manufacturing, distribution, transportation, or other hourly workforces.
• Experience working with seasonal employees and high-volume onboarding.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Familiarity with California employment practices.
• Human Resources certification or coursework, such as aPHR, PHR, SHRM-CP, or equivalent.

SPECIFIC KNOWELDGE, SKILLS, LICENSES,AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Professional and approachable customer-service style.
• Sound judgment and the ability to remain neutral and objective.
• Ability to document conversations and workplace concerns accurately.
• Ability to work independently while recognizing when matters should be escalated.
• Strong follow-through and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with employees from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to protect confidential and sensitive information.
• Intermediate spreadsheet and data-entry skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and business needs.

Pay Rate: $24-$29/hour. Final compensation will be dependent upon skills & experience.

Additional Information

Why chose Wonderful?

Wonderful Nurseries and Wonderful Orchards arepart of The Wonderful Company, a privately held $5 billion company, which also has other No. 1 brands such as Wonderful Pistachios, FIJI Water, Wonderful Halos, JUSTIN Wine, and Teleflora.

• We nourish, naturally - We Believe that what you put into your body matters. The most nutritious -- and best-tasting -- foods are those from nature.
• We play to win - Our employees set ambitious goals and meet challenges with unified purpose and unmatched energy.
• We act differently - With courage and fearlessness, we are relentless in our quest to inspire healthier. food and beverage choices. As a privately held organization, we have the freedom and the power to make quick and effective decisions.

Wonderful Orchards and The Wonderful Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and with opportunities for advancement. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories.