Mastronardi Produce pioneered the commercial greenhouse industry in North America, and we’re now the leading greenhouse vegetable company on the continent. Our award-winning, flavorful produce is packed under the SUNSET® brand and is available at leading grocery retailers across North America. Family owned for over 65 years, we pride ourselves on having the most flavorful products and the best people in the industry. We are constantly pushing boundaries to be a leader in fresh produce innovation. We seek individuals that demonstrate our PRIDE values (Passion, Respect, Innovation, Drive, Excellence) to help us fulfill our mission to inspire healthy living through WOW flavor experiences.
Our Lakeland, Florida Facility is currently seeking a Human Resources Generalist/Recruiter to join our team! The essential function of this role is to support and manage employee relations including acting as a liaison between employees and management. Other duties include interviewing job applicants; review applications/resumes; evaluate applicant skills and make recommendations regarding applicants’ qualification.
Values:
To perform the job successfully, the incumbent’s behavior must be consistent with the PRIDE values expected of all Mastronardi Produce employees: be Passionate; have Respect; be Innovative; be Driven and strive for Excellence.
Non-Negotiable Traits:
To perform the job successfully, the incumbent’s behavior must be consistent with the five Non-Negotiable Traits expected of all Mastronardi Produce employees: Be passionate; have absolute integrity; be self-motivated and determined; be a team player and behave as a professional.
Primary Responsibilities:

• Interview job applicants; review applications/resumes; evaluate applicant skills and make recommendations regarding applicants’ qualification.
• Conduct recruitment efforts and ensure full staffing for operations positions
• Develop and maintain relationship with employment agencies, universities and other recruitment sources.
• Manage employee relations including acting as a liaison between employees and management.
• Organize and participate in company events, town halls and training sessions.
• Administer and explain benefits to employees and serve as liaison between employees and insurance
• Provide advice, assistance, coaching and follow-up on company policies, procedures and documentation.
• Coordinate the resolution of specific policy-related and procedural and inquiries.
• Recommend, develop and maintain human resource databases, computer software systems and manual filing systems.
• Monitor implementation of policies and oversee compliance.
• Assist in the planning and execution of new company initiatives and policies.
• Work in conjunction with other HR team members to ensure Quality of Service.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• University or College HR degree preferred
• Three years related HR work experience required.
• Knowledge of Human Resources Disciplines, Employment Standards Act, Privacy and Human Rights
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent high level of confidentiality with employee and company information.

Working Conditions:

• Normal office environment.
• Must be capable of lifting up to 30 lbs.
• Position requires sitting, standing, walking and bending on a regular basis.
• Must have manual dexterity to perform computer skills.