Hr Generalist I

Herb Pharm
We inspire a trust in plants and respect for nature. We balance purpose with profit, treating our employees with respect and gratitude.
Located in beautiful Williams, Oregon, Herb Pharm is the nation's leading liquid herbal supplement company. Comprised of a diverse organic farm and production facility, we work with more than 250 plants and distribute over 500 liquid herbal extracts to grocery, natural food, and specialty stores nationwide and have been for over 40 years!
We are looking for dedicated professionals to grow with our Human Resources team at our Central Point Location. Read on to find out more below:
Position: HR Generalist I
Department: Human Resources
Hours: Monday- Friday 8:30am-5:00pm PST
Pay: $23.00-$25.00/hr DOE
Location 5428 Bierson Way, Central Point, OR, 97502 with training period located at 20260 Williams Hwy, Williams, OR, 97544
Summary: The Human Resources Generalist I position supports the Director of Human Resources and the plant manager in a wide range of human resources topics at our Central Point Site. This role will be responsible for the successful onboarding of new employees, maintaining attendance records and serves as a resource for questions on HR-related topics. This role integrates elements of the Herb Pharm culture in all materials and interactions.
At-Will Employment: Herb Pharm is an 'At-Will' employer. Nothing in this job description should be interpreted as an employment contract.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities: include the following, other duties may be assigned:

• Onboard employees in tune with HP culture and ensure compliance with federal and state law and company standards
• Provide support to employees in various HR-related topics and resolve any issues that may arise
• Conduct employee Investigations in cooperation with department leadership and Director of HR
• Manage employee coaching and discipline in coordination with department leadership and Director of HR
• Listen to employee complaints and seek solutions
• Audit new hire data entry to ensure correct and complete records
• Scan employee files and other documents into electronic filing system
• Track employee attendance, update points records in HRIS, and send attendance reports to managers
• Assist HR team with the coordination of special events such as snack day, meetings, parties, etc. (as needed)
• Keep up to date with the latest HR trends and best practices
• Conduct exit interviews and collate all data for SLT team review quarterly
• Lead the effort to develop and implement communication strategies
• Organize employee engagement strategies
• General admin duties

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Well-versed in employee relations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong empathy and interpersonal skills
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills
• General understanding of labor law and employment equity regulations
• Strong knowledge of HR functions and best practices
• Effective decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Flexible and able to switch gears as needed
• Able to prioritize, organize and work efficiently with little supervision
• Bilingual Spanish-speaking preferred
• Assist with efficient team operation and continuous process improvement, by participating actively in all team and departmental meetings as requested

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in business, social sciences, human resources management, or three (3) years experience in human resources and/or human resources training; or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Technical Requirements

• Outstanding knowledge of MS Office
• Experience with HRIS systems is preferred

Interpersonal Skills: Ability to quickly organize and communicate thoughts, and to understand communications from others. Ability to maintain composure, listen, and respond appropriately.
Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form..
Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business and labor law information.
Ability to articulate and present ideas and solutions to various level teams or individuals. Strong attention to detail with solid knowledge of grammar and punctuation and the ability to proofread accurately and consistently.
Our generous benefits package includes a complete range of quality health benefits:

• Comprehensive group medical, dental and vision coverage for employees and dependents
• Coverage includes a variety of alternative health care options
• Prescription drug coverage with a mail order program
• Generous employee purchase discounts on our herbal products
• Employee assistance program
• Green Commuter Initiative to encourage carpooling, walking and biking to work
• Life, accident and disability insurance
• Paid vacation and personal time off
• Short term disability plan
• 401(k) retirement plan with generous company matching and profit-sharing features

Offer of employment is contingent upon a successful pre-employment screening and background check.
Herb Pharm, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applicants of diverse backgrounds to apply.
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