Human Resources Manager

TriCal Group; Gilroy (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural company in Gilroy, California, is in search of a Human Resources Manager responsible for managing HR functions, including staffing, employee relations, and benefits administration. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and at least seven years of experience in HR, along with fluency in Spanish and advanced knowledge of HRIS systems. This role involves ensuring compliance with relevant labor laws and fostering positive employee engagement within the organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum of seven years of experience in human resources.
• Experience with compliance to employment and labor regulations.
• Capability to manage employee relations and benefits.

Responsibilities

• Maintain adequate staffing levels across the organization.
• Manage employee benefits program.
• Oversee succession planning and training development.

Skills

Fluent in written and spoken Spanish

Advanced knowledge of MS Office

HRIS knowledge

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Paycom

ADP HRIS

Job description

The TriCal Group is a privately held family of companies based in the United States, with worldwide affiliates in areas including Canada, Europe, Latin America, Australia, South Africa, and Asia. The TriCal Group exists to promote the most beneficial soil environment for growers to produce healthy, bountiful crops that feed the world. We accomplish this by supplying pre-plant soil fumigation material and application, crop health and nutrition analysis, post-harvest fumigation, irrigation, fertigation, and agricultural equipment to growers in over 30 countries.

The Human Resources Manager is responsible for managing all Human Resources-related functions; this position maintains and enhances the organization's human resources functions by planning, implementing and evaluating human resources policies, programs and practices

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Maintain adequate staffing levels across the organization

• Write job postings/advertisements
• Advertise approved openings internally and/or externally
• Interview selected candidates and make recommendations for hire
• Screen candidates through background checks, drug and alcohol testing, medical examinations and other approved activities
• Negotiate terms and rates with temporary staffing agencies

Manage employee benefits program

• Process new employee benefits enrollment
• Manage incentive and rewards programs
• Serve on benefit plan committees as needed

Manage and track succession planning, including training and development programs

• Identify areas of development for individuals and groups of employees
• Present training when appropriate
• Locate and schedule appropriate training
• Maintain training records
• Oversee tuition reimbursement program
• Monitor positive test results to ensure employee meets any requirements set by management

Foster employee relations and communications

• Write and distribute employee communications regarding internal openings, new hires, promotions, policies and all other matters of general interest to the employees
• Address employee performance and concerns promptly and professionally
• Provide consistency within the discipline and termination processes to ensure legal compliance and fairness among employees
• Conduct exit interviews when an employee voluntarily terminates their employment

Manage Worker's Comp

• Manage worker's comp medical files
• Manage and coordinate care with insurance provider
• Manage employee claim benefits
• Maintain records in accordance with government and insurance provider regulations and agreements
• Work with appropriate supervisors/managers and safety manager to ensure proper level of care and coordination of ongoing care

Manage employee leaves of absence including Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), California Family Rights Act (CFRA) and other leaves of absence policies including communications, enrollment, and adherence

• Provide notification of eligibility
• Notify employees when request for FMLA, CFRA, or other leaves of absence is approved or denied
• Maintain FMLA, CFRA, and all other leave documentation
• Retain periodic updates on the recovery process and expected return to work
• Ensure employee is determined to be fit for duty prior to returning to work
• Manages the return-to-work process for work-related and non-work-related leaves of absence, including the interactive process.
• Develop policies and procedures related to the management of the business and its personnel
• Manage and ensure compliance with all Federal, State, and Local employment and Labor requirements including the oversight and submission of necessary government reports related to the company's workforce
• Assist company payroll department as needed.
• Prepare and monitor human resources budget
• Collaborates with company leadership team to achieve company goals and objectives

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree; a minimum of seven years of experience in human resources
• Fluent in written and spoken Spanish
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office and HRIS
• Advanced knowledge of Paycom and/or ADP HRIS
• SHRM-CP or SHRM SCP certification strongly preferred