HR REPRESENTATIVE in Ruskin, Florida at Speedling Inc.

Who We Are

At Speedling we are motivated by our customers' success. We understand the vegetables in our greenhouses are the same veggies at home on our table. We take pride in knowing the flowers we grow will be seen in stores across the country. We understand our EPS facility gives local fish farmers the containers they need to ship their products across the country and expand their business.

Over 55 years of experience as an industry leader gives us the knowledge and ability to provide for our customers' ever-growing needs for high-quality transplants for seeded vegetables, ornamentals, hemp, and vegetative propagated products.

Every day we look to improve, innovate, and achieve our goal of providing quality products at the best possible price and value for our customers.

The agricultural industry is unique in its camaraderie, the desire to see success across the industry – we want to be a part of your success. At Speedling, we are here to help you grow.

This position is for you if:

- You are bilingual in English and Spanish (written and verbal) required.

- You have a minimum of 2 years of Human Resource experience, with payroll processing responsibilities strongly preferred in a manufacturing or agricultural environment.

- You are highly organized, an excellent communicator, have a positive disposition and enjoy working as part of a team.

- You are proficient in Google, Microsoft and payroll systems (ADP WorkForceNow preferred).

- You have the ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment as well as solve practical problems and deal with a variety of changing situations.

Join our team

As the successful Bilingual HR Representative, you will be working with our VP of HR (19 years at Speedling) along with the HR Specialist (8 years at Speedling) in our casual, fun and collaborative work environment. This role carries out primary responsibilities in the following functional areas: payroll, benefits administration, employee relations and policy implementation. The HR Representative will achieve objectives by studying the organization plans and objectives; building on the HR resources and providing management with information, opportunities, and benefits. The successful candidate will be highly organized, customer-service focused, and comfortable communicating with employees at all levels in both English and Spanish. This role serves a trusted resource for employees and managers, helping to maintain compliance, promote employee engagement, and support a positive workplace culture.

The job details

• Communicate with all levels of management to discuss employee lifecycle needs.
• Administer and assist in development of various human resource plans and procedures.
• Participate in developing department goals, objectives and systems.
• Process bi-weekly payroll for all Speedling employees and weekly time submission for temporary labor.
• Maintain time and attendance system and enter labor tracking information.
• Maintain payroll and personnel files while updating changes to HRIS.
• Track and manage employee garnishments and other payroll deductions.
• Handle payroll and HR reporting requirements.
• Serve as a primary HR contact for employees, providing support and guidance on workplace concerns, policies, and procedures.
• Act as liaison between employees and insurance carriers/brokers by assisting with claim and benefit issues.
• Coordinate with Open Enrollment and administration of insurance and 401(k) plan.
• Work with insurance broker on new hires and terminations for benefits & COBRA purposes.
• Handle all incoming requests for employment verification.
• Assist managers with employee relations matters, including performance discussions, investigations, and corrective actions.
• Make recommendations and upgrades to all training materials when appropriate.
• Assist in evaluation of reports, decisions and results of department in relation to established goals. Recommend new approaches, policies and procedures to continually improve efficiency of the department.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state and local employment and benefits laws and regulations.
• Act as a role model and demonstrate a positive work ethic and high degree of integrity.
• Assist with other functional areas within human resources as needed.

What we offer

- Our Employees are our #1 Asset! Speedling offers a competitive salary, mentoring with amazing people, medical, dental, company-paid life insurance, pet insurance, 401(k) plan with a healthy company match, paid vacation, and holidays.