HR COORDINATOR

Description

We are one of the most respected premium all-natural cheese makers in North America, and we continue to win prestigious awards for, not only our high-quality products, but also in recognition of our passion for sustainable practices. Today, we are in our third generation as a family business, who seeks innovative opportunities to maximize profitability & return on all assets, while being a trusted & responsible employer, who actively participates in the community & who cherishes the natural environment.

Our success is based upon the quality of the employees that we hire-top-notch talent who share our company's commitment to our customers and a passion for making the country's finest quality products, using only all natural ingredients.

Our employees are our greatest driving force, and we pride ourselves on ensuring their stability. All our employees receive Life Insurance, and Employee Assistance Program! Joseph Gallo Farms also offers a competitive benefits package at a group rate to all our full-time employees and their dependents.

Benefits:

• 401(k) retirement plan w/ company match
• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Educational Reimbursement
• Paid time off (vacation, sick, holidays, etc.)
• Free cheese!

Requirements

Summary of Functions:

The HR Coordinator supports the human resources department by providing administrative requirements for recruiting, payroll, benefits, training, and safety. This role is responsible for ensuring compliance in employment standards, handing HR documents, and supports the onboarding process for new hires. The HR Coordinator will be responsible for accurately processing payroll, maintaining employee records, and ensuring compliance with all relevant company policies as well as state and federal laws. 

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Source, screen, coordinate interviews and onboard candidates for hourly positions throughout the Company. 
• Work with hiring managers to determine recruiting needs and advertise open positions as needed. 
• Assist with relationship building in colleges, universities and other points of contact to attract qualified candidates. 
• Develop and maintain a pipeline of qualified candidates for current and future openings. 
• Extending job offers, processing background checks, completing reference checks, pre-hire paperwork, and new hire orientation. 
• Update and maintain employee files and records. 
• Handle all HR related data, filing, and record keeping of confidential employee information. 
• Update HRIS system appropriately. 
• Adhere to I-9 compliance. 
• Update job descriptions and physical demands requirements as needed. 
• Review timesheets and communicate with managers, supervisors, or employees related to missed punches, violations, or questions. 
• Verify employee timekeeping records, such as overtime, PTO, sick time, labor allocations, etc. 
• Process bi-weekly payroll for all hourly employees in accordance with State and Federal wage and hour laws. 
• Complete and track meal period waivers and meal / break violations. 
• Respond to employees and resolve any inquiries regarding paychecks or payroll related concerns. 
• Assist with other special projects in the HR area such as event planning, training coordination, employee recognition programs, etc. 

Food Safety Requirements/Responsibilities:

• Comply with all Plant, State and Federal OSHA, EPA, FDA, HACCP, and SQF regulations
• Comply with GMP’s in the plant. 
• Assist in the maintenance of Food Safety and Quality system.

Qualifications:

• Possess strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication and organizational skills. 
• Demonstrate excellent customer service internally and externally. 
• Ability to communicate effectively; work independently, in a team environment and across organizational lines. 
• Extremely proficient in use of HRIS, Excel, Word, Outlook. Demonstrated ability to learn new software/systems. 
• Proven ability to deal with multiple tasks, deadlines, priority demands, and pays close attention to detail.  
• Minimum of 2 years work experience in Human Resources or Payroll. 
• Sensitivity to personal and confidential information.  
• Familiarity with federal and state laws and regulations, HR record keeping and compliance. 
• Demonstrates good judgment, analytical, time management and problem solving skills. 
• High school diploma required, Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources preferred. 
• Bi-lingual (Spanish) preferred. 

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• May sit for long periods of time. 
• Visual acuity to perform reading and computer functions. 
• May lift or carry up to 25 pounds. 

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Work is performed in an office environment. 

This description is a general statement and does not include other duties as assigned.

Joseph Gallo Farms is an Equal Opportunity Employer / EEO