Rocket Farms | Human Resources Coordinator

Position Summary

Located on the beautiful Northern California coast, Rocket Farms, Inc., stands as a premier wholesale grower and supplier with a national focus on creating indoor potted plants, potted edibles, and culinary herbs. Our products grace the shelves of renowned retailers such as Walmart, Costco, Kroger, Safeway, Trader Joe’s, and more.

Diversity is ingrained in our identity. Recognized as a National Minority Business Enterprise by the National Minority Supplier Development Council, Rocket Farms has over 70 years of history. Crafted by innovative growers, trend-forward thinkers, and skilled artisans, we lead the way in delivering best-in-class products and practices. To continue our commitment to providing fresh and beautiful products across the country, we are currently in search of a Human Resources Coordinator to join our dynamic team.

In this role, you’ll provide crucial administrative support to human resources and assist safety functions, managing tasks such as recruiting, employee relations, benefits, training, and safety protocols. Dive into the details by maintaining meticulous employee records and supporting HR processes like employment, timekeeping, audits, and record-keeping. Your analytical skills will shine as you compile statistics for various HR management reports. Additionally, you may conduct pre-employment screening interviews, check references, and address routine inquiries on HR and safety policies.

*This position is an onsite role, requiring a presence in the office, and is not eligible for remote work.

Business travel 5 – 10%

Essential Functions 

• At all times maintain the confidentiality of Human Resources information and confidential data.
• Create new hire files and maintain current and archived employee files.
• Maintains current and archived I-9’s
• Be a positive team member of the Human Resources and Safety departments.
• Pull reports from the HRIS system as requested from different departments.
• Maintain good record keeping of employee files.
• Participate in group and individual training and development classes, seminars and summits as required.
• Conduct New Hire Orientation and Onboarding
• Support Open Enrollment
• Ensure the integrity of all data entered into the payroll system and ensure proper documentation of all payroll transactions.
• Processes missed time clock punches and PTO into the HRIS System
• Able to respond to questions related to HR policies.
• Performs all duties in accordance with environmental, food safety, and safety rules and regulations.
• Tracks completion of safety training and inspections.
• Participate in safety committee meetings and record meeting minutes.
• Assists in the distribution of COIs, insurance cards, training material, checks, and other documents.
• Works with safety manager to audit company safety programs.
• Performs other duties as assigned

The Perks!

At our company, we believe in taking care of our employees and providing comprehensive benefits to support their well-being. Joining our team means you’ll have access to an array of enticing perks, including Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance to keep you in top health. Our 401K retirement matching program ensures a secure financial future, while our Employee Assistance Program offers valuable resources for personal and professional support. Additionally, we provide Flexible Spending Accounts to empower you with flexibility in managing your expenses. We’re committed to your overall well-being, both inside and outside of work. Elevate your Human Resources career with us!

Physical Requirements

While performing the functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; frequently required to talk or hear; and occasionally required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities in this job include close distance and color vision.

*The expected pay range posted is what we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors. (Actual placement within the compensation range may vary depending on experience, skills, and other factors)

*This position description does not promise or imply that the functions listed in the Position Summary are the only duties to be performed or that the position may not change or be eliminated. Employees interested in learning more about the essential duties and responsibilities of this position should complete the Position Interest Form and submit it to the Human Resources Department.