Threemile Canyon Farms ยท 6 days ago
HR Specialist
Boardman, OR
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expThreemile Canyon Farms is dedicated to innovative and sustainable farming practices, and they are seeking an HR Specialist to support employees throughout their journey. The role involves managing recruitment, onboarding, and compliance with labor laws, while also providing support for domestic and international employees, including visa programs.
AgricultureFarmingSustainability
No H1B
Responsibilities
Support recruitment, onboarding, and offboarding processes for employees
Maintain accurate employee records
Administer payroll and assist with leave management
Support performance management and employee development initiatives
Provide Visa workforce support
Coordinating onboarding and orientation for new employees
Ensuring compliance with federal and state labor laws, including H-2A and other visa program regulations
Interact with government agencies regarding visa documentation and audits
Track visa timelines, renewals, and expirations
Provide support and resources for domestic and international workers
Work closely with the visa and HR team
Support housing, transportation, and logistical arrangements for visa workers
Prepare, update, and maintain employment records related to hiring, transfers, promotions, and terminations
Ensure timely completion and processing of new hire paperwork and onboarding documentation
Be a self-starter; ability to work independently as well as with other team members and management
Attend required company meetings and training and participate in constructive discussion
Follow all safety rules and regulations while performing work assignments and adhere to all policies and procedures as specified in company manuals and as directed in the employee handbook
Conduct self in the presence of customers and community so as to present a professional image of Threemile Canyon Farms
Explain HR policies, procedures, labor laws, and standards to new and existing employees
Process employment applications, status changes, leaves of absence, and other employment activities
Respond to internal and external inquiries regarding employee records and employment verification
Perform pre-employment screenings, post-accident screenings and respond to unemployment-related questions
Compile and maintain union-related reports and documentation
Answer phones and support general HR office operations as needed
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized workstation
Participate in special projects and other duties as assigned
Perform all other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Passion for customer service and supporting team members
Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and prioritizing skills
Excellent communication skills, verbal and written, organizational
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team setting
Commitment to safety and confidentiality
Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a fast-paced environment
High school diploma or GED required
Minimum 3+ years of HR experience, preferably in agriculture
Candidate must have valid work authorization and be able to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship
Preferred
Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred
Experience in unionized environments is a plus
Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish is strongly preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel and PowerPoint
Familiarity with H-2A, TN or other employment based visa programs a plus
Company
Threemile Canyon Farms
Threemile Canyon Farms engages in organic farming and dairy management.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase