HR / Office Manager

Our Company:

Tanimura & Antle is an employee owned family farming business with a four-generation legacy and a passionate commitment to growing premium quality produce. As one of the largest independent vegetable growers in the United States, Tanimura & Antle farms more than 36,000 acres of rich, fertile farmland and ships a full line of premium fresh conventional, organic and greenhouse grown produce products throughout the nation.

We are looking for employees that fit into the Tanimura & Antle culture and want to have an impact on our growth and success. We believe in, and are committed to, creating a sustainable future through innovation throughout our operations.

Our Mission:

To "Consistently provide our customers fresh and healthy premium produce with superior customer service that meets and exceeds their quality and value expectations"

Our Vision:

To "Operate as a highly innovative company, sustainably growing, while enhancing the lives of all through employee ownership and customer inspired partnerships"

The Role: Office/HR Manager responsible for overseeing all HR/Payroll functions with some financial responsibilities for our Tennessee operations. Someone who thrives in a fast paced, collaborative work environment. Self-motivated and energized about continuously improvement and adding value Prioritizes workload and looks to improve efficiencies Enjoys working with people.

Location: Livingston, TN

Pay Range: $50,000 to $80,000 per year

Areas of Responsibility:

• HR functions including:
  • Works directly with the local leadership team and the Corporate HR team to support organization goals.
  • Process employee actions such as hires, promotions, transfers, performance reviews, terminations, and employee statistics.
  • Ensures the effectiveness of the recruitment and onboarding processes.
  • Develops and updates job descriptions
  • Ensures all local HR policies and practices are aligned with Corporate HR and compliant with state and federal laws.
  • Hiring new employees
  • Coordinating the staffing of temporary help for operations
  • Administering new hire employee orientations
  • Monitoring employee attendance
  • Addressing employee matters
  • Coordinating FMLA / WC leaves
  • Assisting employees with Company benefit related inquiries
  • Enforces a safe work environment
  • Assists with the coordination of weekly/monthly safety tailgate meeting with employees.
  • Handles work related injuries.
  • Handle Payroll, Kronos timekeeping system
  • Recording employee time keeping exceptions (e.g. sick days, vacation days taken)
  • Keeping up-to-date and advising management and supervisors about state and federal regulations
  • Developing programs to boost employee morale, teamwork and employee retention
• Accounting functions including:
  • Handling A/R, A/P
  • Assisting corporate controller with period close and financial audits.
    • Maintaining employee and vendor files.
    • Assisting the General Manager and other team members on special projects as needed
    • Providing Administrative Support to the facility
    • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications/Skills:

• Bachelor Degree in Business Management with a minimum of 5 years' experience related to Accounting and/or HR functions
• 2 - 3 years of experience in a human resources management role
• Persistent and dependable to deliverables and deadlines
• Excellent organizational skills to include planning and organizing, communication, problem analysis and problem solving, judgement, decision-making, adaptability, teamwork, negotiation skills, and confidentiality.
• Ability to plan ahead and anticipate/prevent problems
• Ability to accurately diagnose organization issues, develop solutions, and implement actions plans.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles
• Society of Human Resources Management Certification, a plus

Ideal Attributes:

• Thrives in a fast paced, collaborative work environment.
• Self-motivated and energized about continuously improvement and adding value
• Prioritizes workload and looks to improve efficiencies
• Enjoys working with people
• Possess strong communication/interpersonal skills. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, effectively present information and respond to questions from employees.
• Able to use computer software related to Database management, Internet, Project Management, Excel Spreadsheet, Word and PowerPoint.
• Capable of implementing designated business objectives.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish), a plus