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80 Acres Farms · 3 days ago

Human Resources Generalist

Aurora, CO

Part-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$65K/yr - $75K/yr

2+ years exp

80 Acres Farms is a vertical farming leader focused on sustainable agriculture and innovative food production. As a Human Resources Generalist, you will be responsible for managing daily HR operations, fostering a positive work environment, and ensuring compliance with employment laws.

AgricultureFarmingOrganic Food

No H1B

Responsibilities

Act as the first point of contact for employee inquiries, addressing concerns with discretion and confidentiality

Support positive employee relations by resolving workplace issues, coaching supervisors, and implementing engagement initiatives

Conduct investigations in response to employee complaints, grievances, and disciplinary actions in accordance with company policies

Collaborate with TA specialist on recruitment for hourly production and salaried roles at the site

Facilitate a smooth onboarding process for new hires, including orientation and paperwork

Work with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and workforce planning

Manage staffing partner relationship

Support managers in performance processes and provide guidance on goal-setting, coaching, and corrective action when necessary

Partner with managers to develop action plans for underperforming employees and support succession planning initiatives

Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws (e.g., FLSA, FMLA, OSHA, etc.) and maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulatory changes

Manage employee records and documentation, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance with retention policies

Assist employees with benefits inquiries, enrollments, and changes, and liaise with the benefits manager as needed

Lead benefits orientations for new hires and assist with open enrollment processes

Coordinate and deliver training on HR-related topics, such as harassment prevention, safety, and company policies

Track completion of mandatory trainings to ensure compliance

Participate in the planning and execution of HR projects, including employee engagement activities and policy rollouts

Collect, analyze, and report HR metrics (e.g., turnover, absenteeism) to support decision-making and improve HR practices

Qualification

Employee RelationsRecruitmentCompliance KnowledgeBenefits AdministrationTraining & DevelopmentHRIS ProficiencyAnalytical SkillsBilingual (English/Spanish)Interpersonal Skills