Job Description:
Our Fresh Vegetable Production Company is seeking an H2A Specialist to administer our Temporary Agricultural Worker’s program and ensure compliance with US Dept of Labor rules, regulations and procedures. We’re seeking candidates who are organized, efficient and energetic. We offer a challenging work environment and the opportunity for career growth within our organization.
Position Reports to:
Director of Human Resources
Compensation/Salary:
DOE
Requirements:
- Relocation and Travel required for the season
- 2-3 years work experience in H2A or similar Immigration program administration and management
- Must be Bilingual in English and Spanish
Responsibilities & Duties:
- Administer the Temporary Agricultural Workers program (H2A)
- Ensure compliance with US Dept of Labor rules, regulations and procedures
- Manage and oversee the Housing and Transportation requirements of the program
- Ensure compliance with State and Federal product and employee safety rules
- Foster positive working relationships with DOL, EDD, CRLA, OSHA, etc.
- Manage Recruitment strategy’s of the program
- Handle all legal compliance issues involved in obtaining work visas
- Conduct and continually refine New H2A Employee orientations
- Handle H2A employee issues regarding wages, workers compensation insurance, housing, transportation, etc.
- Conduct various administrative and record keeping activities
- Attend ongoing seminars and Industry association Meetings and seminars on Immigration and Guest worker topics
- Conduct Pre-employment Drug Screening and Criminal Background Checks
Qualifications:
- Familiarity with Pre-employment Drug Screening and Criminal Background Checks
- Highly organized, strong multi-tasker
- Ability to research and familiarize oneself with complex laws, regulations and programs along with the comprehension and execution of such items.
- Knowledge and always learning GTD tools and task management, Gapps, Evernote, Smartsheet
- Agriculture industry experience highly desired
- Excellent interpersonal/social skills
- Must be knowledgeable and proactive with current technologies
- Ability to work independently in a rapidly changing environment
- Ability to work under time pressure
- Excellent computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office products
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to adjust to changing priorities
- Relocation and seasonal travel required
- Ability to travel regularly
