Human Resources Associate

Title: Human Resources Associate

FLSA Classification: Non-exempt

Reports to: Human Resources Director

Company Information:

D’Arrigo California, is a rapidly growing, grower, packer, and shipper of fresh fruits and vegetables based in Salinas, California. Since the day the company was founded in 1923 by Andrea and Stefano D’Arrigo, two immigrant brothers from Messina, Sicily, innovation has been our hallmark. Our customers can confidently look to us for excellence in everything, from seed research and development to entirely new approaches to growing, harvesting, packaging, packing, and shipping.

With third and fourth generation D’Arrigo family members actively involved in all levels of daily business operations, you can be sure that the traditions of being the very best in the business emanate from the top and are carried out by our dedicated family of over 3,500 employees. Each and every day, D'Arrigo California is dedicated to delivering healthy products across North America and throughout the world while maintaining a family-owned, local feel that our customers and consumers have come to embrace and appreciate.

Summary/objective

The Human Resources Front Desk Clerk provides complex clerical support to Human Resources functions in aspects such as employment, recordkeeping, reporting and other support. This position serves as the primary contact for the front office, delivering excellent customer service.

Essential functions (to include supervisory responsibilities – if applicable)

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Responsible for maintaining excellent customer service in the HR Office Reception area
• Receives and screens telephone calls and inquiries, providing information or referring callers to appropriate individual(s) and/or organizational unit(s) for response
• Greets employees in person, ascertains nature of business, and provides information related to Human Resources
• Receives, processes, and distributes departmental mail; coordinates out bound mail to Yuma
• Researches, responds, or refers employees’ questions or complaints about personnel policies, procedures, health benefits, and other general inquiries
• Receives, handles, posts, and files confidential and private information including status forms, disciplinary actions, leaves of absences, crew transfers, grievances, terminations, layoffs, etc
• Enters and maintains employee information in relational databases of human resources information (i.e., Great Plains)
• Answers questions from employees relative to standard policies, benefits, hiring, processes, etc.; refers more complex questions to appropriate senior-level HR staff or management
• Responds to employment verifications, unemployment disability claims, subpoena notices, and all other general employment inquiries
• Manages seniority listings, meeting agendas, benefits qualifications, and leaves of absence
• Performs periodic audits of HR files and records to ensure that all required documents are collected and filed appropriately
• Assists with new hire employee registrations using the electronic onboarding system in the absence of a registration clerk
• Serves as a backup for human resources in all commodities
• Consistent attendance is mandatory

· Other job duties as assigned

Additional functions

N/A

Competencies

• Communication – verbal and written
• Customer Service
• Multi-tasking
• Teamwork
• Time Management

Work environment

· Indoor work

· Full time, Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm

Physical requirements

· See separate Physical Requirements document.

Travel required

· Occasional travel required

Required education and experience

• Associate degree in Human Resources or similar field
• A minimum of one year experience in Human Resources or Customer Service
• Equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered.

Preferred education and experience

• A minimum of two years Human Resources experience
• Bachelor’s degree preferred

Additional eligibility requirements

N/A

Affirmative Action/EEO statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer - The Company assures equal employment opportunity with respect to recruiting, hiring, training, compensation, transfers, and promotions. All Company practices will be administered without regard to race, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy and childbirth, age (40 and over), ancestry, color, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), denial of FMLA leave, disability, marital status, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state, federal or local law in terms and conditions of employment. Information provided on this application will not be used for any discriminatory purpose.

Other duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Pay range

$26.00-28.00 per hour

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $26.00 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• Overtime

Experience:

• Human resources: 1 year (Required)
• Customer service: 1 year (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $26 - $28