Human Resources Specialist

This position is under the direct supervision of the Human Resources Manager.  This role will focus on and provide administrative support primarily Gowan Milling & support the Retail companies as needed.

• Supports recruitment activities, including scheduling interviews utilizing Lever software, coordinating with hiring Supervisors/Managers through hiring process
• Prepares New Employee Announcements
• Oversees the FMLA/ADA process by coordinating LOA, assisting associates with paperwork, and ensuring timely follow-up, maintains log
• Coordinates & tracks the accommodation process w/Supervisors & follow-up until released to regular work
• Assists in managing the performance management process, ensuring all hourly associates are accounted for with their performance reviews annually
• Helps maintain the service award process & calendars recognition
• Maintains the Initiatives PowerPoint throughout the year and posts items in the breakroom for associates to see
• Assists in setting up HR initiatives & Employee engagement activities such as National Benefits Day, National 401k Day, National Manufacturing Day, etc..
• Assists associates with the benefit enrollment process & changes in ADP that they may have
• Maintains confidentiality at all times on matters pertaining to employees and the company
• Assists Supervisors/Managers with Disciplinary action and progression, tracks pending disciplinary actions to be issued/received
• Audits employee data periodically to check for updates, ie addresses, phone numbers, shirt sizes, etc..
• Translates forms, memos, postings, and correspondence (Eng/Spa)
• Tracks terminations/reasons and exit interview completions
• ADP/Time & Attendance back up
• Provide support to the HR Manager as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma
• Required: 2-4 years of experience in Human Resources preferably in Manufacturing/Production
• Bilingual required (Eng/Spa)
• Familiar with use of office equipment
• HRIS systems experience
• ADP/Timekeeping experience

• Excellent interpersonal, communication & customer service skills.
• Proficient with HRIS systems
• Detail-oriented and highly organized.
• Proactive and able to work independently.
• Collaborative and team oriented.
• Technical Proficiency:  MS-Office Applications (word, excel, ppt, database)

The Gowan Group is a global, family-owned agricultural solutions business headquartered in the heart of America’s winter vegetable capital, Yuma, Arizona, U.S.A.   Gowan specializes in developing, marketing, and processing agricultural inputs such as crop protection products, seeds, and fertilizers. Founded by Jon Jessen in 1962 and led by his daughter Juli as CEO, Gowan has grown markets in the majority of agricultural regions globally. A deep respect for science and a passion for agriculture drives the Gowan Company to help growers solve their critical pest and plant health issues.