Human Resources Generalist

Help us build reliable People Operations as PGH grows. Plant Grow Harvest is looking for an HR Generalist to join our growing People team and support our Arizona Plant. This is a hands‑on People Operations role for someone who enjoys working directly with employees and managers, brings structure to a fast‑moving environment, and takes pride in making sure the details are right. The HR Generalist will serve as the primary day‑to‑day HR resource for our Arizona hourly workforce while owning the operational HR processes that help keep the plant stable, compliant, and supported. You will report directly to the HR Director and work closely with Operations leaders, supervisors, employees, staffing partners, and other members of the PGH team. Your Mission: Make the People system work reliably every day, with particular ownership of the Arizona Plant hourly workforce. What You Will Own HRIS & Employee Records: Employee data and HR systems are accurate, current, complete, and audit‑ready at all times. Maintain employee information in BambooHR and other People systems. Process new hires, transfers, compensation and status changes, and separations accurately and on time. Maintain organized and complete personnel records. Ensure employment documents, acknowledgments, and required records are properly maintained. Audit employee data and proactively resolve discrepancies. Protect the confidentiality of employee information. Arizona Plant HR Partnership: Plant managers and hourly employees receive timely, accurate, respectful, consistent, practical, and professional HR support. You will support the hourly employee lifecycle, including: Hiring, onboarding, and orientation Attendance and attendance documentation Employee questions and routine HR support Coaching and corrective‑action documentation Discipline and performance‑management support Routine employee‑relations matters Terminations and offboarding Consistent application of PGH policies and procedures This role requires regular visibility on the plant floor and the ability to build credibility with both employees and managers. Contingent Workforce Management: PGH's temporary workforce operates through a controlled, accurate, and compliant process. Serve as a primary HR contact for Wilcox Valley and other staffing partners. Coordinate compliant onboarding of temporary workers. Maintain accurate and current workforce rosters. Ensure required worker and assignment documentation is complete. Track attendance, tenure, staffing changes, separations, and workforce stability. Support managers with performance, conduct, attendance, and worker‑removal processes. Help ensure staffing partners meet PGH's service and process expectations. Identify recurring workforce issues and elevate material risks. HR Compliance Administration: Routine People processes and employee documentation are completed correctly and consistently. Support I‑9 and employment‑eligibility processes. Maintain required employee records and policy acknowledgments. Identify missing, outdated, or inconsistent records and correct them. Follow established HR policies, SOPs, and employment practices. Escalate complex or higher‑risk employment matters to the HR Director. Safety & Workers' Compensation Coordination: The employee‑related side of safety incidents and workers' compensation is handled accurately and followed through. (2027) Support incident documentation and required employee records. Assist with workers' compensation administration and employee communication. Track required follow‑up and documentation. Partner with Operations and the HR Director on employee‑related safety matters. Knowledge: You should bring working knowledge of: Core HR practices across the employee lifecycle Employee records and HRIS administration Attendance and corrective‑action processes Employee relations Onboarding and termination processes Basic wage‑and‑hour and employment‑compliance requirements Confidential handling of employee information Skills: You are likely to succeed in this role if you are strong at: Organization and documentation Attention to detail and data accuracy Clear written and verbal communication Employee and manager support Managing multiple priorities Following through on commitments Handling sensitive situations professionally Problem‑solving in a fast‑moving environment Working with HRIS and business systems Experience & Education Experience: Approximately 2 years of experience in Human Resources, People Operations, HR Coordination, HR Generalist work, or a related role preferred. A college degree is welcome. Language: Bilingual English/Spanish is strongly preferred. This position is onsite at PGH's Arizona Plant in Cochise, Arizona. The role combines office‑based HR work with regular interaction on the plant floor. Our food‑production environment is approximately 38–42°F, and employees must follow applicable GMP, food‑safety, and workplace‑safety requirements. $24.00 - $28.00 per hour Full‑time, hourly, nonexempt 10 days of paid time off (PTO) 9 company‑paid holidays Additional benefits based on PGH eligibility requirements and company plans #J-18808-Ljbffr