Human Resources Coach

About the role

The Human Resources Coach is directly responsible for the overall administration, coordination, and evaluation of the human resource function at the nursery. The role includes staffing, benefits, safety, training, and other traditional human resources roles.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with nursery leadership to define the achievement of the nursery’s long-term goals.
• Manages and coordinates the onboarding process, including recruitment, interviewing, and hiring of qualified job applicants for the nursery.
• Collaborates with the VP, Human Resources to ensure nursery human resource strategic goals are in line with companywide goals.
• Provides guidance to all coaches on Monrovia policies and procedures.
• Maintains knowledge and ensures compliance with employment, benefits, insurance, safety, and other laws, regulations, and requirements.
• Drafts and implements the budget for the human resource department.
• Manages state and federal leave of absences for the nursery, i.e., FMLA, CFRA, PDL, PFL.
• Guides coaches when handling employee performance and behavioral matters providing direction or suggestions for improvement for future discussions.
• Manages and documents craftsmen grievances and conducts investigations (if applicable) for the nursery.
• Works with VP of Human Resources and outside legal counsel, as necessary, on employee claims, issues and investigations and takes part in legal matters of employment.
• Supplies personnel records requested in subpoenas; notifies management of these requests.
• Collaborates with the Team Coordinator back up during leaves or extended absences.
• Facilitates the completion of performance reviews and uses the completed forms for succession planning and training plans.
• Manages the nursery’s benefit program, encouraging widespread participation.
• Oversees the nursery’s Health and Well-Being Program.
• Manages and monitors the training of all nursery craftsmen including orientation and advanced programs.
• Collaborates with the Nursery Coach on the guidelines for annual wage increases for the nursery.
• Conducts mandated supervisory training including, Sexual Harassment, Violence in the Workplace, Heat Illness Prevention Training, etc.
• Manages and monitors job descriptions for the nursery.
• Collaborates with the company human resource team and works on companywide projects and initiatives as needed.
• Participate in professional development and networking conferences and events.
• Applies and models the principles of MNQ/Lean Six Sigma in all activities to ensure continuous improvement in all departmental processes.
• Ensures nursery operations are compliant with Co-Employment regulations with agency contract labor as they pertain to the ACA Federal and State regulations.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of human resource experience, or at least 7 years of experience in the HR field.
• SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP), SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) or HRCI credential is desired.
• Bilingual English/Spanish in verbal and written strongly desired.
• HCM experience preferred.

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Problem-solving mindset.
• Strong communication and influencing skills—ability to lead without direct authority.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of and experience with varied human resource information systems.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Benefits and Compensation

• Competitive salary and annual bonus opportunity.
• Comprehensive benefits package - medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
• Paid time off program and paid company holidays.
• Professional development support including certification reimbursement and conference attendance.
• A value-driven culture that genuinely believes people and plants both need the right conditions to grow.
• You’ll be able to purchase Monrovia plants for your own garden at 20% off wholesale prices.

Company Information

• Monrovia is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• We comply with all applicable labor laws, both State and Federal.
• We are committed to maintaining a workplace that is safe, inclusive, and free from harassment or discrimination.
• We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a GREAT environment for all employees.