Sakata Seed America, Inc. · 2 weeks ago
Human Resources Associate Director
Woodland, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$170K/yr - $190K/yr
10+ years expSakata Seed America, Inc. is seeking a Human Resources Associate Director to partner closely with the HR Director and senior leadership to execute people strategies that align with organizational objectives. This role involves developing, implementing, and evaluating HR policies and programs while providing strategic guidance and hands-on leadership across core HR functions.
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Responsibilities
Partner with HR director and senior leadership to translate business objectives into actionable HR strategies
Lead initiatives that strengthen organizational culture, improve employee experience, and enhance overall workforce effectiveness
Serve as a trusted advisor to managers and employees on complex HR matters
Provides guidance and hands-on leadership across core HR functions
Provides guidance on employee relations issues, ensuring fair and consistent resolution aligned with policy and legal standards
Oversee performance management process, ensuring accountability and professional growth
Ensure HR programs, policies, and practices comply with multi-state, federal, and local labor and employment laws and regulations
Develops, implements and control programs in a manner that ensures cost effectiveness, market competitiveness and internal equity among employees
Directs full-cycle recruitment, ensuring alignment with workforce planning and hiring goals
Partners with leaders to forecast hiring needs and develop effective talent pipelines
Oversee benefit strategy, administration, and vendor relationships to deliver high-value, cost-effective programs
Performs other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; Master's degree
10+ years of progressively responsible experience in human resources, overseeing functional areas such as benefits administration, compensation, HRIS data, compliance, employee relations, payroll, talent acquisition and onboarding, learning, and talent development
5+ years leading a team of HR professionals
General, broad-based knowledge and practice of HR competencies: organizational design, performance management, leadership development, talent practices, employment practices, compensation, and total rewards
Ability to quickly build relationships, build trust, and successfully collaborate with others to influence the accomplishment of organizational goals
Works independently to prioritize work, effectively delegate, establish goals, and produce quality work
Deep knowledge of federal, multi-state, and local labor and employment laws and regulations
The ability to work both strategically and operationally
Strong supervisory and leadership skills
Ability to manage multiple concurrent assignments while meeting company and department objectives
Proficient with Microsoft Office suite (e.g. Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.) and ADP or related HRIS software
Preferred
HR certification PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP preferred
Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
Benefits
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance coverage for employees and their families
Basic Life & AD&D Insurance
401k program with company match
Profit Sharing program (via 401k)
Holiday & Performance Incentive Bonus program
Paid Vacation: 10 days per year to start, increases with tenure
Sick Leave: 1 hour accrued per 30 hours worked for first 30 days, 6.67 hours per month after.
14 paid company holidays, 2 floating holidays & birthday off
Paid Family Leave: 15 days after 12 months of service for FMLA qualifying events
Company
Sakata Seed America, Inc.
Sakata Seed America was established in 1977 as a research, production, and sales division of Sakata Seed Corporation.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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