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Human Resource Generalist
Lompoc/Buellton, CA
FULL-TIME
About Central Coast Agriculture:
Headquartered north of Santa Barbara in the heart of the Santa Ynez Valley, CCA is a company focused on utilizing science and sustainability to grow quality, modern crops. Our unmatched commitment to innovating both organic farming and modern manufacturing means our customers have access to products that exceed expectations.
We breed, grow, and cultivate the highest quality cannabis so we can then process, manufacture, and package the highest quality single-source products on the market under our brand, Raw Garden.
We are a team of change makers, modern farmers, scientists, and business professionals focused on leading the charge for agricultural innovation.
We are on a mission to be the most trusted and loved brand in Cannabis.
About the Role:
As the Human Resources Generalist, you have the opportunity to shape the growing processes of the HR department and the culture of a growing company! In this rare opportunity, you will serve as a day-to-day resource in all areas of HR, including recruiting, HRIS administration & reporting, benefits administration, onboarding/separations, learning and development efforts, and more. The HR Generalist must have excellent organizational, communication, technical, and leadership skills with the ability to handle a multitude of assignments simultaneously in a fast pace environment. Must be in fluent Spanish.
What You'll Do
Maintain professionalism and live CCA’s core values at all times
Responds to HR and benefits inquiries and escalates to senior HR staff when necessary
Administers various HR programs
Maintains accuracy of benefits enrollments, onboarding, separations, performance evaluations, billing reconciliation, and processes employee leaves of absence.
Supports evaluating, testing, and implementing of various HR software and automation processes
Updates HR standard operating procedures (SOP) and checklists
Assists, leads, and supervises junior HR staff
Prepares separation materials and conducts exit interviews
Processes internal confidential forms and records
Maintains, and, as appropriate, distributes current employee information, policy and procedures manuals, and other communications.
In accordance with procedures, furnishes information to authorized persons and/or agencies.
Proactively identifies potential issues and communicates these to senior HR staff.
Maintains HR portion of the company’s intranet site.
Inputs and maintains data in our HRIS system and provides reports to HR team, management and other departments as requested.
Acts as a recruitment partner to managers and ensures a positive candidate experience.
Uses a variety of candidate sourcing tools including job boards, referrals, social media, networks, associations, external agencies, etc.
Conducts phone screens and provides input and recommendations to hiring managers and senior HR staff
Perform all other duties as assigned or inherent to the position
What You'll Need to Have
Must be in fluent Spanish
Expert user of Microsoft Office and/or Google’s G suite
Functional knowledge of California cannabis regulations
Must be 21 years of age (or older) at the time of hire
Proficiency of the English language, verbal and written format
Critical thinking and the confidence to ask questions and propose other options is critical to one’s success in this position
HRIS experience strongly preferred
High degree of adaptability and resourcefulness
Able to work independently and takes initiative to identify opportunities to help the team and to identify process improvements.
Possesses the organizational skills and sense of urgency to manage a high volume of work amidst priority changes and disruptions
Perform detail-oriented work with a high level of accuracy
Excellent written and verbal skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality for sensitive Human Resources issues and projects
Intermediate to advanced level experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Your Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, Communication Studies, or equivalent experience required
3 - 5 years of experience in a HR generalist role preferred (3 years of progressive experience in Human Resources required)
HR Certification preferred (HRCI/SHRM)
