Hr Generalist

Hazeltine Nurseries, Inc., Located in Venice, FL has an opening for a Bilingual (English & Creole) HR Generalist to join our busy team and grow with us!

What do we do here? We are a landscape design build company with over 160 employees! We have a full team of architects, a construction installation department and a full-service Garden Maintenance Department as well as our very own retail center!

Company Location: 2401 N. River Road in Venice, FL

Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm

Job Duties: A HR Generalist at HNI is responsible for the following:

Under the guidance and direction of the HR Director, the HR Generalist is responsible for enhancing department functions by assisting in the planning and implementation of onboarding, and employee programs, the administration of employee benefits, maintaining compliance, maintaining the employee handbook and HR procedures manual, and answering employee questions regarding pay, benefits, policies and procedures.

• Review and update HR and employee related forms to ensure forms are current and compliant, and all company related entities are using current and consistent forms.
• Assist with developing and implementing training and onboarding programs.
• Assist with updating and maintaining Employee Policy Handbook.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding benefits and general employee personnel issues.
• Assists with recruitment and interview process, including phone screens, posting job ads, and scheduling applicants.
• Schedule and conduct new employee pre-employment process, compilation of new hire paperwork, and overview of timekeeping and payroll systems.
• Input new employee information into payroll and timekeeping systems to create employee record.
• Verify I-9 documentation and maintain file.
• Assist with creating personnel files.
• Assists to ensure completion of accident investigation and is the primary point of contact for employees and workers comp.
• Assists to complete all annual required documentation-OSHA 300, 1095C’s, and all Annual benefit census’ etc.
• Assist HR Director with annual performance review process.
• Participates in administrative staff meetings and assists with planning company events.
• Assist with coordinating employee meetings and group events, assists with preparing agendas, and reserving and preparing facilities.
• Must be able a self-starter, but also be a team player.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree (HR or related field).
• Minimum 2 years experience.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to prioritize workload and multi-task.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent oral, written, and presentation skills necessary to communicate and work effectively with management and co-workers.
• Excellent telephone manner.
• Ability to understand, interpret, develop, and communicate company policies and procedures.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral directions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and strong customer service skills.
• Ability to take initiative to complete projects, tasks, and assignments.
• Ability to empathize and defuse sensitive or contentious employee issues and maintain confidentiality.
• Must be fully fluent in English and Creole

You have to have the desire and ability to learn new things and learn the ins and outs of your position and be part of a growing team!

Company Culture: We are a fun-loving, but high-production, successful corporate business. The dress code is casual! We provide our employees the opportunity to visit some of the most beautiful landscape in Southwest Florida. Our office is like its own little oasis with live plants and a koi pond. The grounds offer covered lunch pavilions and our own sports complex!

Salary, benefits, incentives, and extras: This is a full-time, exempt position. We offer medical, dental, PTO, Paid Holidays, and an annual clothing allowance for HNI Attire

How to apply: Apply right here on Indeed

Plant roots and grow with us!

Only applications complying with requirements will be considered. Please do NOT contact HNI to inquire about status of your application. In the event that we wish to arrange an interview, we will contact you. Principals only, no employment agencies/job recruiters.

NOTICE: Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. This organization participates in E-Verify. www.dhs.gov/e-verify.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy:

HNI provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

HNI is a Drug-Free Workplace

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $41,600.00 - $52,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Language:

• Haitian Creole (Required)

License/Certification:

• HR Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person