Part Time Bi-lingual Human Resources Coordinator

Harrisonville, United States

Growing To Serve You

We exist to bring beauty and joy to our communities through our high-quality plants.

We have been a wholesale distributor of annuals, perennials, herbs, and vegetables since the 70’s. We partner with our retailers to support their garden centers throughout the Midwest, Northeast, and the South-Central regions of the United States. We currently grow products in 5 states, service more than 20 states and is the 11th largest greenhouse grower in the U.S.

POSITION SUMMARY:

We are seeking a part time bi-lingual Human Resources Coordinator to join our team in Harrisonville, MO. The ideal candidate will be responsible for assisting with various HR functions, including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, and compliance. This position will require strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to maintain confidentiality. Flexible, daytime hours.

SAFETY:

Safety is a top priority at Dan and Jerry’s Greenhouses, you will take an active leadership role in promoting a safe working culture. We want all employees, customers, and guests to Arrive Safe, Be Safe and Leave Safe.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (comprehensive, but not limited to):

Human Resources & Safety

Assist in the coordination of HR & Safety projects and processes for all locations, including translations of communication (written & oral) from English to Spanish.
Be the liaison between company personnel and our Spanish speaking employees.
Work closely with the VP of HR on the H2A program and maintain accurate and up to date documentation.
Maintain appropriate paperwork for employee files, payroll, LOA’s, unemployment, etc.
Coordinate and plan special employee events and community events.
Assist with special projects and provide other support to other departments as needed.

Recruiting

Asist HR team in the recruiting efforts to fill seasonal roles.
Source applicants by using traditional and non-traditional recruiting methods to attract seasonal employees.
Assist in screening and interviewing seasonal applicants and on-board new hires.

Office Administration

Be the first point of contact for Dan & Jerry’s Greenhouses’ customers and employees. Behave and maintain a professional image.
Answer incoming phone calls and walk-ins and re-direct as appropriate.
Provide general office administration to support all employees.
Monitor office supplies and re-order as needed.
Assist and be the back-up for the logistic coordinator role.
Handle expense reimbursement.

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

1-3 years office or HR experience.
Bi-lingual in Spanish is a must.
Proficient with PC’s and Office Suite software –Word, Excel, Outlook.
Experience working with an HR/Payroll software preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES & PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

Strong commitment to handling confidential information.
Possess a high level of listening, written and oral communication skills.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of employees.
Strong attention to details & organizational skills, demonstrated ownership for decisions and actions; facilitate accountability.
Adapt easily to change, work effectively, ability to multi-task.
Possess a strong work ethic, driven, flexible with work hours, and willing to be available when necessary.
Does what it takes to get the job done.

The qualifications listed above are guidelines. Other combinations of education and experience may provide necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform this job.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to perform occasional to continuous repetitive motion while walking, standing, sitting, distinguishing colors, lifting, and carrying objects up to 25 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT / TRAVEL:

The position requires a balance of sitting/office work and walking/standing to the greenhouses (production area). The production environment at times can be hot.

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