HR People Administrator

Company Overview

Who is Costa Farms? We’re one of the world’s largest horticultural growers—but without an ego to match our acreage. Our headquarters are in Miami, Florida, where we were founded in 1961. Costa Farms started on just 30 acres, and over the last 60 years, we’ve grown to more than 5,000 acres around the world. We have farms in North and South Carolina, Central and South Florida, and the Dominican Republic, plus an office in China. Costa Farms now employs nearly 6,000 engineers, marketers, accountants/analysts, human resources professionals, and of course, growers and plant scientists! 

Here at Costa Farms, we live by the values of H3: being Humble, staying Hungry, and always Hustling. The team rallies to the mission of being a lean, green, growing machine dedicated to enriching the world by bringing plants into everyone’s life. 

True to that mission, we grow more than 1,500 plant varieties. Driven by the spirit of innovation, the team is always testing new plants and developing new solutions to make it easier for retailers and plant parents to enjoy plants. We’re also continuously testing different ways of growing our plants to increase quality and improve their ecological footprint as one aspect of our many sustainability efforts. 

We cultivate plants, as well as a winning culture. Join the team, and you’ll find opportunities to learn and grow. You’ll collaborate with other driven, determined people who together keep Costa Farms an industry leader. You’ll support and be supported by a team that cares about each other, our customers, our consumers, and our community. 

You’ll also find right away that Costa Farms is committed to providing a diverse environment. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, disability, age, military status, marital status or veteran status, or any other group status protected by federal, state, or local law. 

Costa Farms’ People Coordinator is responsible for timely processing of all new hire activities as well as duties and responsibilities related to People Compliance.

DESCRIPTION

We are seeking an entry-level, fully bilingual (English & Spanish), detail-oriented and proactive Human Resources (HR) Assistant to join our team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in coordinating and supporting various HR initiatives. The ideal candidate should possess strong organizational skills, excellent communication abilities, and a passion for fostering a positive work environment. This role will involve collaboration with various teams and stakeholders to achieve our organizational goals.

PRIMARY DUTIES

• Accurately input new employee data into the UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group) system.
• Assist with organizing and conducting new employee orientation sessions, ensuring a smooth onboarding process.
• Efficiently scan and digitize physical documents, ensuring clarity and accuracy for electronic record-keeping
• Assist walk-in employees with HR and payroll-related inquiries and tasks at the designated window.
• Organize and distribute payroll checks to employees, ensuring confidentiality and accuracy.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Fully bilingual in English and Spanish (required).
• High school diploma or equivalent (Associate degree in relevant field preferred).
• Strong organizational skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Prior experience in HR, compliance, or document management is a plus.
• Experience with HRIS platforms (such as UKG) and reporting tools is a plus.

WORKING CONDITIONS & OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Full time – flexibility to work extra time if needed
• Work in a fast-paced and diverse environment
• Work primarily in an office setting but on occasion may be required to visit farm operational sites
• Eye/hand coordination, typing, handling, & wrist motion continuously
• Bending, reaching, stretching, standing, & walking occasionally

All applicants must be work-authorized.

Costa Farms will not sponsor any visa for this position.

After applying, follow us on LinkedIn to stay up to date on what’s happening around Costa Farms and to start becoming part of our family. Come Grow with Us™!

Costa Farms offers competitive wages and benefits, including: 

• 401(k) Plan
• Company 401(k) Matching Contributions
• Health Savings Account
• Care on Demand Telemedicine
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance (Aflac)
• Virtual workplace for certain roles
• Growth Opportunities
• Challenging and exciting work environment
• Costa Farms Scholarship
• Employee discounts on plants

Costa Farms headquarters also has: 

• On-site gym with showers
• On-site cafeteria, quiet room, and indoor games
• Love Where You Work activities throughout the year

This organization participates in E-Verify

• E-Verify Notice of Participation / E-Verify Aviso de Participación (English/Español)
• E-Verify Right to Work Poster / E-Verify Cartel Derecho a Trabajar (English/Español)

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