Senior Human Resources Generalist

DAN & JERRYS GREENHOUSES)•Harrisonville, MO

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Dan & Jerry’s Greenhouses, located in Harrisonville, MO, is seeking a Senior Human Resources Generalist to join their growing team and business. This position will require knowledge and experience in all aspects of HR with an initial focus on recruiting, employee relations, and employee development. Reporting to the VP of HR, this is a hands-on and rewarding position for someone interested in making a difference and impacting the business. Dan & Jerry’s Greenhouses is a wholesale distributor of annuals, perennials, herbs, and vegetables since the 70’s, partnering with retailers to support their garden centers throughout the Midwest, Northeast, and South-Central regions of the United States. They currently grow products in 5 states, service more than 20 states, and are the 11th largest greenhouse grower in the U.S.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in HR or similar field.
3+ years of related experience.
Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding employment practices.
Proficient with PCs and Office Suite software – Word, Excel, Outlook.
Experience working with an HR/Payroll software, preferably with Paycom.

Nice To Haves

Bi-lingual in Spanish is preferred.

Responsibilities

Support the organization with HR needs through collaborative efforts with all employees.
Communicate, interpret, and contribute to the Company’s policies & procedures, benefits, compensation, performance management, and payroll, ensuring legal compliance.
Build positive working relationships with all levels of employees.
Handle employee relations confidentially and on a need-to-know basis.
Coach and mentor leaders and employees in creating an inclusive and team-working environment.
Maintain the HRIS system to ensure accuracy of reporting & compliance.
Maintain appropriate documentation for employee files, payroll, LOA’s, unemployment, etc.
Stay current on the company’s organizational structure, personnel policy, federal and state laws regarding employment practices.
Lead and assist with special projects.
Develop relationships and build Dan & Jerry’s Greenhouses presence within the community.
Source applicants by using traditional and non-traditional recruiting methods to attract a higher caliber applicant pool.
Support VP of HR with coordination of H2A program and maintain record keeping.
Act as a backup for payroll processing with the highest degree of accuracy.
Ensure proper processing of payroll deductions of taxes, benefits, and other deductions.
Respond to basic benefit/payroll inquiries in a timely manner.
Review file feeds and ensure issues are addressed from HRIS to vendor portals for all benefit enrollment/changes/terminations.