Human Resources Business Partner

Exempt - On-Site Pay range for Pasco, WA: $90,000- $105,000, DOE Relocation assistance available Local Bounti is a leading controlled environment agriculture (CEA) company.
Our mission is to bring our farm to your kitchen and deliver the freshest, locally-grown produce in the fewest food miles possible.
Our mission is rooted in sustainability and in turn human welfare.
By growing local we help eliminate food waste and provide fresh, high-quality produce.
Our sustainable greenhouse technology delivers ideal growing conditions for each of our crops, resulting in 90% less water consumption and 95% less land use than conventional agriculture, no need for herbicides or pesticides, and the lowest carbon footprint in the industry.
We are committed to the growth and cultivation of our employee’s well-being, so that our employees feel that they are in a career environment that enables them to thrive personally and professionally.
We provide an educational and safe work environment and are dedicated to helping our employees grow within the company.
We are proud to offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package to employees working over 30 hours a week.
Competitive Pay Indoor Agriculture Environment A culture focused on Work/Life Balance Health, Dental, and Vision and very competitive contribution rates Health Care Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account Generous Vacation Time and 5 Sick days each year 10 Company Paid Holidays Immediate access to participate in the 401(k) plan with up to 5% company match Basic and Voluntary Life / AD&D Voluntary Accident and Critical Illness coverage Voluntary STD/LTD Aflac Caregiver Support Training and Development Adoption Assistance Program Commuter Benefits (includes part-time and seasonal staff) MarketPlace Perks at Work Free Employee Assistance Program services that focus on health physically, emotionally, socially, and financially.
Local Bounti employees are empowered, valued, and respected.
They have a passion for their work and for Local Bounti’s success.
This shared passion for achievement is the lifeblood of our company.
Job Summary: Provide functional support of all human resources activities at location, including the administration of policies and procedures for assigned facility.
Serve as a strategic partner to local site leadership to drive business performance, and improvement in talent and performance management, retention, and workforce planning.
Duties/Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The duties listed below are representative of the essential functions, qualifications, physical demands, and the work environment encountered in this position.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to work and perform the essential functions in this work environment.
Under the supervision of HR Management, handles the entire employee life cycle including handling any employee issues, termination of employees and disciplinary procedures.
Acts as a single point of contact for the employees, applicants, and leadership at the site, answering questions, listening to and documenting reported concerns, and providing support while conforming to Labor Laws.
Actively identifies gaps, proposes, and implements changes necessary to cover risks with collaboration of the HR Director Collaborate with local site leaders to drive business performance, create innovative solutions to problems, and provide a safe and inclusive work environment Recruits the general labor group for the site.
Utilize the applicant tracking system (ATS) to track and correspond with candidates Provides applications to walk-in candidates and adds paper applications to ATS Schedule interviews with candidates for Managers Request temp employees as needed and submit timecards Collaborate with HR to make job offers and manage onboarding Assist with new hire set up (email, laptop, phone, etc) Schedule and conduct new hire orientation Keeps HR and site leaders informed of onboarding and any issues.
Update recruitment tracker and Time-to-fill spreadsheets.
Drives the 30/60/90-day reviews and works with the team lead to ensure completion.
Assists in training, development, and support of employees in order to ensure employees can excel at their role.
Maintain employee personnel files and general office files, protecting confidential information.
Supports the HR Director with payroll/paycheck issues and questions.
Partner with site leaders and the Talent Team to ensure talent acquisition strategies are developed, implemented, and are effective at maintaining full staffing.
Support investigations in partnership with senior HR leader and lead follow-up action items Administer and ensure processes comply with federal, state, and local legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting human resources functions while maintaining an understanding of collective bargaining agreements, if applicable Gather and analyze data related to absenteeism and turnover to advocate data-driven process improvements Assist with ensuring smooth processing of payroll and benefits issues at the site level, including supporting leave administration Communicate and support implementation of all corporate HR activities to the assigned site(s) Partner with the leaders and HR to build a great place to work Greets customers, visitors, drivers and vendors in a courteous manner, determines the nature and purpose of visit, provides accurate information, ensures the sign in log is maintained, and directed to the correct person.
Ensures anyone entering the production area is authorized, hand washed and wearing the proper sanitary garments.
Follows and enforces safety protocols and if applicable, manufacturer’s instructions when performing tasks.
Performs administrative support tasks, such as proofreading, transcribing, data entry, updating and maintaining data, receiving and sending correspondence and parcels, office supply inventory, and label-making; uses calculators and computers.
Attends and actively participates in management tasks such as Staff meetings, Safety and Food Safety meetings.
Any other duties as assigned Required Skills: Embrace and exhibit Local Bounti’s Core Values.
Embraces and supports the safety culture at the facility.
Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Proficient with or the ability to quickly learn payroll management, human resource information system (HRIS), and similar computer applications.
Strong leadership skills Proactive nature Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Leadership, or related filed; or relevant human resources training or certification 5 years of general Human Resources, with solid Employee Relations and Recruiting experience.
Bilingual or committed to learning Spanish Physical Demands: (Physical demands are a general guide and specific positions will vary based on working conditions, locations and facility/department needs) The working environment is subject to pressure for multiple calls, inquiries, and interruptions.
Hearing: perceiving the nature of sound by ear.
Lifting: raising or lowering objects weighing no more than 10 pounds, from one level to another.
Mental Demands: mathematical reasoning, memorization, oral comprehension, spatial orientation, and written comprehension.
Sitting: remaining in the normal seated position.
Stooping: bending the body by bending the spine at the waist.
Talking: expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words.
Vision Near acuity: ability to see clearly at 20 inches or less