Bilingual People Operations Generalist

Centrum Valley Farms • Clarion, IA

80d

About The Position

The People Operations Generalist will play a key role in advancing the People Operations strategy across Centrum Valley Farms. This role provides a variety of complex, routine, and administrative support to ensure departmental goals are met efficiently. In addition to serving as the main point of contact for People Operations at Centrum Valley Farms, this role will collaborate on Talent Acquisition initiatives, and drive employee engagement, well-being, and employee relations efforts. The People Operations Generalist will act as a liaison between leadership and employees, ensuring alignment with company policies, core values, and business objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Psychology, or a closely related field or related field experience in lieu of a degree.
• Proficient in HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite (particularly Excel and PowerPoint).
• Strong understanding of federal and state employment laws and regulations.
• Fluent bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish (reading, writing, and speaking).
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills in both languages.

Nice To Haves

• 1-2 years of progressive HR experience in a professional setting.
• Demonstrated expertise in employee relations, HR administration, and policy development and implementation preferred.
• Experience in agricultural or manufacturing environments is a plus.
• Familiarity with ADP systems or similar HRIS platforms.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary People Operations contact to support the leadership team and employees at Centrum Valley Farms.
• Promote a positive work culture by fostering open communication, employee recognition, and engagement initiatives.
• Coach and mentor employees, providing guidance on company policies and HR matters that align with Versova values.
• Collaborate on investigating employee complaints and concerns, ensuring timely resolution in alignment with company values and legal compliance.
• Mediate and resolve grievances, employee relations issues, and conflicts with sensitivity to employee goodwill and company goals.
• Track and analyze People Operations metrics (e.g., KPIs) to evaluate initiatives and recommend areas for improvement.
• Maintain and update HRIS and personnel records to ensure accuracy and compliance with employment laws (FMLA, ADA, EEO, etc.).
• Assist with the development, communication, and implementation of company policies and procedures.
• Support leadership training, personal development programs, and employee performance feedback processes.
• Advise and assist managers in providing constructive feedback, coaching, and performance improvement plans when necessary.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• In charge of recruitment for farm-level positions, posting jobs, setting and conducting interviews and selection process.
• Assist/attend college fairs and recruitment events as needed.
• Support and collaborate with the Sr Talent Acquisition Specialist.
• Participate in strategic projects and initiatives that align with company values and operational needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support People Operations goals.

Benefits

• Regular performance reviews
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• HSA with company match
• Paid time Off
• Paid Holidays
• 401K with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Animal Production and Aquaculture
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree