Human Resources Generalist

Role Summary

• Farm operations
  




• Retail / farm market
  




• Food service / hospitality
  




• Events and seasonal attractions
  

The HR Generalist & Administrator will support managers, improve team systems, and strengthen HR operations across a diverse workforce of full\-time, part\-time, and seasonal staff.

Key Responsibilities

Human Resources

• Full\-cycle recruitment for seasonal and year\-round roles
  




• Onboarding, orientation, and offboarding administration
  




• Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation
  




• Support payroll, timekeeping, and attendance tracking
  




• Assist with benefits administration and employee inquiries
  




• Support employee relations (coaching, performance, corrective actions)
  




• Ensure compliance with labor laws
  




• Develop and maintain HR policies, handbooks, and procedures
  




• Coordinate training programs and safety compliance initiatives
  

Administrative & Operational Support

• Provide administrative support to farm leadership and department managers
  




• Coordinate workforce scheduling and seasonal staffing planning
  




• Assist with workers’ compensation documentation and incident reporting
  




• Support licensing, permits, and agritourism compliance documentation
  




• Handle confidential information with discretion
  




• Assist with special projects, events staffing, and peak\-season operations
  

• Highly organized and detail\-oriented
  




• People\-first, approachable, and emotionally intelligent
  




• Comfortable in a hands\-on, dynamic environment
  




• Professional yet warm, team\-oriented
  




• Confident supporting managers and staff in a seasonal, customer\-facing operation
  




• Proactive, calm under pressure, and solution\-driven
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field preferred
  




• 2+ years as an HR Generalist or HR Administrator
  




• Strong understanding of employment laws and HR best practices
  




• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
  




• Proficient with Microsoft Office and HR/payroll/timekeeping systems
  




• Comfortable working on\-site in a farm/agritourism environment
  




• Experience with seasonal staffing, hospitality, retail, or tourism operations is an asset
  

• Handle high\-volume seasonal hiring with quick turnaround
  




• Support multiple departments with varying needs
  




• Coach managers on employee relations and documentation
  




• Manage HR processes while staying flexible and hands\-on
  




• Maintain professionalism while being approachable and culture\-driven
  

  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
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• On\-site role (office + farm presence)
  




• Seasonal peaks during harvest periods and major event weekends
  




• Flexible to support operations during peak periods
  




• Family\-friendly, community\-oriented workplace culture