Share Email Opening Title Sr. HR Business Partner  Position Sr. HR Business Partner   Location Bonterra Organic Estates 12901 Old River Road Hopland CA 95449   Req Number HUM-22-00001   About the Organization Great wines. Bigger purpose. As a Certified B Corporation, Bonterra Organic Estates (formerly Fetzer Vineyards) is grounded in the transformational goals of regenerative business. Since our founding in 1968, we have been driven by excellence, innovation and longstanding commitments to the environment and responsible business practices. We are proud to offer exciting career opportunities within our California-based winery, Bonterra Organic Estates, and our distribution and commercial operations, Viņa Concha y Toro USA (VCT-USA). The Bonterra Organic Estates' portfolio features Bonterra Organic Vineyards, the 2016 Wine Enthusiast American Winery of the Year; 1000 Stories, California's original Bourbon barrel-aged wine; our flagship Fetzer label. Part of global powerhouse Viņa Concha y Toro, we are the nation's primary importer of South American wines including Casillero del Diablo, the #1 Chilean wine brand (750ml) in the U.S.; and Trivento Reserve, the #3 selling Malbec in the U.S. The Origins Collection-an esteemed portfolio of super-premium to super-luxury offerings centered on terroir-driven wines from Chile, Argentina and the U.S.-showcases South American icons Don Melchor and Trivento Eolo Malbec, alongside Bonterra's single-vineyard, biodynamically farmed wines.   Description We have a rewarding opportunity for a bilingual Sr. HR Business Partner who strives to provide an exceptional employee experience for our diverse workforce of approximately 275 nationwide. This role requires agility as the people side of the business means no two days are alike yet there is one constant: your efforts and ideas will directly impact all levels of employees. As a Certified B Corp putting people and planet before profits, we seek a like-minded team member to ambassador these principles within the company and community. Success in this role will be demonstrated by ensuring compliant and uninterrupted benefit coverage, being known as a trusted resource with all levels of employees as well as external partners/service providers, and exceeding goals in the areas of inclusion and wellness. You will utilize your English/Spanish bilingual skills—speaking, reading, writing, translating—on a daily basis in the coordination of benefits and leaves of absence, management of training resources, data management and reporting, on/offboarding and more. To best serve employees and learn our processes and culture, this role will initially work 100% onsite at our corporate offices in Hopland, CA however may later transition to a hybrid of 80% onsite/20% remote. Essential Responsibilities: Employee Relations and Engagement Shape the employee experience from point of offer through entire span of employment. Provide day-to-day employee relations support and guidance regarding human resource practices, interpretation of company/human resources policies, problem resolution and compliance with federal and state laws. Coordinate and manage on/off boarding—offer, new hire orientation and agendas, exit interviews and feedback. Participate in ongoing continuing education in legal compliance and HR best practices; serve as a subject matter expert (SME) for HR-related questions and issues. Participate with employee investigations, employee misconduct and policy infraction; support with translation and documentation of these cases, as needed. Support in developing and modifying policies and processes to enhance, increase clarity and ensure legal compliance, as needed. Lead/assist with employee engagement projects such as employee recognition/years of service programs, events and wellness campaigns. Benefits and Leaves of Absence Provide day-to-day support to employees in the area of benefit administration. Ensure timely and complete enrollments, direct claim inquiries to appropriate parties, create COBRA records in TPA system and assist with open enrollment planning and execution. Responsible for LOA processing including but not limited to providing appropriate federal and state notifications, providing leave-related paperwork, medical certification and return to work documentation, short and long term disability programs, pay coordination, interactive process interviews and related tasks. Working with the Payroll team, coordinate all extended vacation leave processing, including international travel tracking. Ensure proper and timely handling of COVID-19 protocols—travel, leave tracking, contract tracing and return to work. HR Systems and Compliance In conjunction with Director of HR Operations, maintain a pristine HRIS client with real-time data entry and management, craft structure changes as needed, develop landing page content on Employee Self Service (ESS) portal. Generate reports and compile complex datasets using Excel (including pivot tables); analyze metrics/data to show trends and provide insightful analytics. Assist with the compilation of data required for annual filings including but not limited to EEO, benefit NDT, OSHA headcount and the like, as needed. Track I-9, employment authorization and visa compliance. Research and suggest ways to leverage existing and new technology to reduce data entry by maximizing features of HRIS and other systems resulting in more robust on-line resources and a reduction of print/paper use. Team lead for ensuring that all employee related files are compliant, audited, complete, filed on time and retained in accordance with proper guidelines. Training and Development Coordinate required training activities over a variety of forums—virtual, in-person and in conjunction with external partners. Responsible for scheduling and tracking completion, capturing/recording data and producing any required metrics. Take administrative ownership of third party training partners and programs. Lead internally-conducted training campaigns. May assist with training needs analyses and core skills assessments. Recruitment and selection Support talent acquisition-related efforts in the areas of interviewing, updating job descriptions and recruitment of seasonal and hourly labor positions. Upon selection, accountable for a seamless candidate experience from point of offer through onboarding. Translation Support HR, Safety and Payroll teams with professional level translation and interpretation including but not limited to employee disciplinary actions, performance reviews, paycheck inquiries and safety incident investigations. Primary resource for Spanish speaking employees needing assistance with any and all concerns, benefit and payroll inquiries, and related items.   Position Requirements Must Requirements: Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources or related field preferred with five to eight plus years of related professional and administrative experience; or equivalent combination education/experience SPHR, PHR, SHRM-CP or related designation highly preferred Strong analytical and problem solving skills with ability to independently manage projects to completion Ability to independently develop reports, pull appropriate data sets, utilize tools to manipulate data which contribute to informed business decisions Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks, independently plan, coordinate and complete projects with accuracy and within designated timeframe Maintain the highest degree of confidentiality Requires exceptional written and verbal communication skills and the ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of internal and external contacts, employees, vendors and guests Advanced computer skills in HRIS systems, Google Suite, Word, PowerPoint, email, Excel, Publisher, internet and related programs. Bilingual English/Spanish required Physical Requirements: Ability to lift /carry up to 50 lbs. on an occasional, push and pull up to 50 lbs. on an occasional basis; ability to sit and work at a desk for long periods of time; requires ability to walk and stand; reach outward and upward, squat, kneel, and bend; requires hand and finger dexterity for keyboarding and working at computer for extended periods of time. Location: To best serve employees and learn our processes and culture, this role will initially work 100% onsite at our corporate offices in Hopland, CA however may later transition to a hybrid of 80% onsite/20% remote. About Bonterra Organic Estates: Part of the Viña Concha y Toro family of wineries since 2011, our California winery operation includes Mendocino County winery, production and over 1000 acres of vineyard locations. The company employs nearly 275 across the United States. Bonterra Organic Estates’ corporate office is located at 12901 Old River Rd Hopland, CA 95449. To apply: Tell us about your passion for the wine industry by applying online http://bonterraorganicestates.appone.com Requires successful completion of criminal background, DMV check (if applicable) and drug screen. AA/EOE/M/F/D/V You will be required to submit verification of your citizenship or legal right to work in the United States at the time of an offer of employment. See our privacy policy online:  https://vct-usa.com/privacy-policy/   Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time   Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt   Category Human Resources   Division Human Resources   Number of Openings 1   Open Date 8/4/2022   Close Date   EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.   Shift/Hours/Days   Travel Percentage   Benefits Company offered Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability, Tax Savings (401k with company match - FSA) plus employee focused health, wellness, safety and sustainability programs.   Privacy Policy https://vct-usa.com/privacy-policy/   This position is currently not accepting applications. To search for an open position, please go to http://bonterraorganicestates.appone.com WE ALSO RECOMMEND Other Jobs Within Same Category -- None found -- Other Jobs Within 60 Miles -- None found --

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