Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Report to 3 representatives of Management team from Gold Coast Packing and affiliated companies (Gold Coast Farms, Tri-Valley Harvesting).
• Develop, implement, and update personnel policies and procedures, maintain the Company’s employment policies and procedures manual, and ensure compliance by all personnel.
• Evaluate reports, decisions and results of the department, and recommend new approaches, policies and procedures to continually improve the efficiency of the department’s services.
• Provide personnel policy and procedure guidance and counseling to managers.
• Provide training to employees and managers as required and needed. This may include harassment and discrimination prevention, annual trainings on organizational policies and procedures, and in support of other company initiatives.
• Maintains organizational charts by department.
• Administer the annual performance appraisal process, and monitor employee evaluation.
• Updating, publishing and communicating employee handbook policies in accordance with employment law.
• Maintain knowledge of legal requirements and industry trends and make recommendations to management for improvement of organization's policies, procedures and practices.
• Cultivates ideas for employee culture experiences and coordinates employee activities and events.
• Develops and manages employee recognition programs such as service awards and employee appreciation events.
• Administers and promotes employee and management development programs (i.e. Educational Assistance Program and computer/language skills-based training programs).
• Participates in key initiatives and projects relative to increased employee engagement and process improvement implementations.
• Initiate and support a Wellness Program.
• Create and oversee timekeeping record system.
• Coordinate and track leaves of absence programs.
• Recruit new employees and conduct interviews.
• Responsible for the management, reporting, and documentation of all employee records, including employee registration, I-9, onboarding, off-boarding, disciplinary actions, and personnel files.
• Create and maintain all physical and electronic employee files- assuring accuracy and completeness, compliance and the highest level of confidentiality.
• Responsible for internal document management and version control for published department materials.
• Document and investigate any employee issues and/or complaints.

IN CONJUNCTION WITH ACCOUNTING/ADMIN

• Oversee employee benefit plan enrollment and administration, such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k, Colonial/AFLAC.
• Administer health and welfare plans, including enrollments, changes and terminations, and accurate invoice reconciliation.
• Assist in benefit renewal process by generating reports of relevant data and acting as a key contributor during the open enrollment process.
• Manage and document workplace and employee training and compliance, including safety and various licenses and permits.
• Engage with all employees, including field/shop, regarding HR policies and procedures, and address employee concerns and questions.
• Visit fields/shop on a regular basis to ensure HR and safety compliance, and conduct thorough investigations as necessary with proper documentation.
• Travels to affiliate locations to support operations with all personnel matters, conduct and/or attend site location trainings, “tail gate” meetings and otherwise promote positive employee relations.
• Work with brokers and insurance companies regarding workers comp and employee claims.
• Participate in business and departmental meetings as needed.
• Complete other tasks as requested by management.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience required. CAphr or PHR certification preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of Federal and CA state employment laws, rules, regulations and best practices.
• Understanding of CA EDD, OSHA, DIR & DLSE, ALRB, DOT and DMV.
• Expertise in workplace safety and compliance.
• 5-years experience in HR within the agricultural industry.
• Bi-lingual (Spanish) preferred.
• Organized, with ability to prioritize and follow through under minimal supervision.
• Effective communicator with all levels of management, employees, and outside personnel.
• Trustworthy, discrete and a high degree of personal integrity to maintain sensitive and confidential information.
• Must demonstrate the ability to create and review documents for accuracy.

Company Description

Gold Coast Packing is a vertically-integrated company that was founded in 1978. In the Santa Maria Valley, nestled on the beautiful central coast, is where we grow, process and pack an assortment of value-added vegetables all year round. In addition to growing our own produce, we partner with other growing operations to source product for our state-of-the-art, value-added processing plant. Gold Coast has over 40 years of farming, innovation, & value-added sales experience & we pride ourselves on our ability to create strong partnerships & provide customers with safe, healthy, & convenient produce.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. M/F/D/V. Gold Coast Packing is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. The Company makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time 

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