Position Summary

Johnny's works as a team of employee owners and is currently seeking to hire a Human Resources Coordinator. As an employee-owner with Johnny's, you could be part of a select team focused on delivering personalized service while providing superior seeds, tools, and information.

This position reports to our Fairfield, Maine facility but will be required to travel to all three locations. (Albion, Winslow, Fairfield). This position is full-time, hourly position.

Responsibilities

• Provide new employees with an explanation of benefits and instruct them on enrollment procedures.
• Administrate COBRA, LOAs, FMLA usage and other issues as required by our in-house regulations and legal requirements.
• Assist employee with enrolling in medical, dental and vision insurance plans.
• Resolve employee issues with insurance providers and other benefits administrators

• Assist employees in answering benefit related questions regarding all benefit lines

• Drive the hourly and salary performance management process and document results. Advises on problem areas where development is needed.

• Organize and assist in recruitment and staffing logistics for front line and seasonal positions
• Coordinates, prepares, and presents employee orientation programs.
• Maintaining employee files and the document storage system.
• Assisting with the day-to-day efficient operation of the HR office
• Assist with benefits administration and recordkeeping.
• Be knowledgeable of OSHA rules and regulations.
• Maintain OSHA logs, accident, and incident reports.
• File first report of injury reports and maintain records.
• Manage FMLA and Leave program.
• Manage aspects of safety including safety manual and policies, training records
• Work with event coordinator and trainer to schedule mandatory safety, orientation, and development training
• Maintains Employee Handbook with updated information as needed.
• Receives, answers, and distributes telephone inquiries as appropriate.

• Demonstrate exceptional customer service behavior in all activities, both internal and external

• Assist Human Resources Director/HR Operations Supervisor as required.

• Other tasks and responsibilities as needed or assigned.

Education

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associates Degree preferred
• 3 years of relevant experience preferred.

Qualifications & Skills

• Associates degree preferred, two - five years of experience in an HR office preferred
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills and be approachable.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential situations and documentation.
• Must possess a high level of written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Excellent attention to accuracy and detail.
• Ability to work independently as well as being a strong team player and supporter.
• Maintain a friendly, helpful work environment.
• A valid driver's license and transportation to be able to drive to multiple locations.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work varied hours/days as business dictates.
• Ability to sit in front of a computer up to 85% of the day
• The ability to travel for training, HR support.

Benefits

• Health Insurance (HMO, PPO, HSA)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (Medical & Dependent Care)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan & Profit Sharing
• 401(k)
• Employee Discount
• Maternity/Paternity/Adoption & Foster Care Leave
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Voluntary Pet Insurance
• Company Paid Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Educational Assistance

Johnny's Selected Seeds was established in 1973 by our Founder and Chairman, Rob Johnston, Jr. Today we are 100% Employee Owned. Johnny's mission is Helping families, friends, and communities to feed one another by providing superior seeds, tools, information, and service.

Johnny's is renowned for our exceptional customer service offering seeds, tools, supplies and information to direct-market growers and avid home gardeners. We source, breed, trial, and sell outstanding selected varieties of vegetables, cut flowers, herbs, and farm seed, as well as thoughtfully designed tools and equipment. We take pride in the wealth of information and depth of experience we offer our customer base, nationwide and globally.

We are a strong, stable company focused on growth while still maintaining our small company feel and staying true to our roots. Beautiful Central Maine, where our research farm, warehouse, and offices are located, is the perfect launching point for an active, four season life style. Geographically situated halfway between Maine's mountains and it's 4500-mile-long coastline, we're a short drive away from resorts, parks, and harbors renowned for a rich diversity of recreational and cultural opportunities.

If you are passionate about good, healthy food and would choose to work for a company with fellow co-owners who are passionate about our mission and values, Johnny's may be the place for you!

Johnny's Selected Seeds is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability or handicap, or veteran status.