People Business Partner

at  Costa Farms

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Who is Costa Farms? We’re one of the world’s largest horticultural growers—but without an ego to match our acreage. Our headquarters are in Miami, Florida, where we were founded in 1961. Costa Farms started on just 30 acres, and over the last 60 years, we’ve grown to more than 5,000 acres around the world. We have farms in North and South Carolina, Central and South Florida, and the Dominican Republic, plus an office in China. Costa Farms now employs nearly 6,000 engineers, marketers, accountants/analysts, human resources professionals, and of course, growers and plant scientists!
Here at Costa Farms, we live by the values of H3: being Humble, staying Hungry, and always Hustling. The team rallies to the mission of being a lean, green, growing machine dedicated to enriching the world by bringing plants into everyone’s life.
True to that mission, we grow more than 1,500 plant varieties. Driven by the spirit of innovation, the team is always testing new plants and developing new solutions to make it easier for retailers and plant parents to enjoy plants. We’re also continuously testing different ways of growing our plants to increase quality and improve their ecological footprint as one aspect of our many sustainability efforts.
We cultivate plants, as well as a winning culture. Join the team, and you’ll find opportunities to learn and grow. You’ll collaborate with other driven, determined people who together keep Costa Farms an industry leader. You’ll support and be supported by a team that cares about each other, our customers, our consumers, and our community.
You’ll also find right away that Costa Farms is committed to providing a diverse environment. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, disability, age, military status, marital status or veteran status, or any other group status protected by federal, state, or local law.

DESCRIPTION

The People Business Partner (PBP) position is responsible for aligning business objectives with employees and management in designated business units. The position serves as a partner to our Central Florida HUB supporting the Costa Engelmann location in Apopka, Florida and Costa Delray location in Venus Florida. The successful PBP acts as an employee champion and change agent. The role assesses and anticipates People-related needs. Communicating needs proactively with our People team and business management, the PBP seeks to develop integrated solutions. The position formulates partnerships across the People function to deliver value-added services to management and employees that reflect the business objectives of the organization.

• Provide employee life cycle support, including talent acquisition, onboarding, workforce planning, compensation, training and development, , health and safety, succession planning, employee relations, retention initiatives, and other HR support activities critical to the business.
• Oversees the delivery of meaningful organization and talent review processes, as well as ensures the effective execution of global talent management initiatives (goal setting, succession planning, performance and calibration programs, talent development planning, etc.).
• Provides day-to-day performance management guidance to line management (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions).
• Effectively collaborates with HR CEOs (Benefits, Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, etc.) when working on the development and implementation of strategies and programs to attract, develop, reward, and retain exceptional talent.
• Designs, develops, and implements communication strategies to introduce HR programs and Company initiatives. Ensures effective communication strategies are in place within their clients and builds two-way communication channels. Provides HR policy guidance and interpretation.
• Manages and resolves employment relations issues. Conducts effective, thorough, and objective investigations. Guides leaders to have timely, critical conversations and ensure the appropriate management of conflict.
• Works closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.
• Provides HR policy guidance and interpretation.
• Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance. Partners with the legal department as needed/required. Conduct investigations when necessary.
• Analyzes trends and metrics in partnership with the HR group to develop solutions, programs, and policies.
• Manages the recruitment process of talent needs in
• Provides guidance and input on business unit restructures, workforce planning, and succession planning.
• Identifies training needs for business units and individual coaching needs.
• Through a deep knowledge of all client business, people, and organizational needs, the PBP supports clients with effectively diagnosing issues, recommending solutions, and engaging the appropriate resources to provide HR services that support the successful achievement of business goals.
• Protects an organization’s value by keeping information confidential.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
• Enhances department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree with a specialization in Human Resources or Business.
• 4-5 years of experience resolving complex employee relations issues.
• Working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines, including compensation practices, organizational diagnosis, conflict resolution/ employee relations, diversity, performance management, and federal and state respective employment laws.
• Experience with H2A program administration (Preferred)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply the appropriate sections of applicable laws, guidelines, regulations, ordinances, and policies.
• Ability to acquire a thorough understanding of the organization’s hierarchy, jobs, qualifications, compensation practices, and the administrative practices related to those factors.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• UKG (UltiPro) HRIS System Experience (Preferred)
• Bilingual (English & Spanish) (Required)
• Travel required- 15-20%
  All applicants must be work-authorized.

• Provide employee life cycle support, including talent acquisition, onboarding, workforce planning, compensation, training and development, , health and safety, succession planning, employee relations, retention initiatives, and other HR support activities critical to the business.
• Oversees the delivery of meaningful organization and talent review processes, as well as ensures the effective execution of global talent management initiatives (goal setting, succession planning, performance and calibration programs, talent development planning, etc.).
• Provides day-to-day performance management guidance to line management (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions).
• Effectively collaborates with HR CEOs (Benefits, Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, etc.) when working on the development and implementation of strategies and programs to attract, develop, reward, and retain exceptional talent.
• Designs, develops, and implements communication strategies to introduce HR programs and Company initiatives. Ensures effective communication strategies are in place within their clients and builds two-way communication channels. Provides HR policy guidance and interpretation.
• Manages and resolves employment relations issues. Conducts effective, thorough, and objective investigations. Guides leaders to have timely, critical conversations and ensure the appropriate management of conflict.
• Works closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.
• Provides HR policy guidance and interpretation.
• Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance. Partners with the legal department as needed/required. Conduct investigations when necessary.
• Analyzes trends and metrics in partnership with the HR group to develop solutions, programs, and policies.
• Manages the recruitment process of talent needs in
• Provides guidance and input on business unit restructures, workforce planning, and succession planning.
• Identifies training needs for business units and individual coaching needs.
• Through a deep knowledge of all client business, people, and organizational needs, the PBP supports clients with effectively diagnosing issues, recommending solutions, and engaging the appropriate resources to provide HR services that support the successful achievement of business goals.
• Protects an organization’s value by keeping information confidential.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
• Enhances department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments