Looking to grow your HR career in a global company? Enza Zaden is looking for an
HR Generalist to join our team in Salinas, California, and contribute to our mission of feeding the world.
This is why you want to join us - You will play a key role in supporting our people and processes at our USA and Canada locations.
- You will thrive in a dynamic, international environment where your organizational and interpersonal skills will make a real impact.
- You will deliver a full range of HR services within the HR and business strategy as carrying out personnel administration.
You will be part of a regional HR team that spans across the Americas, and you will work closely with the local HR team in the United States to ensure alignment, consistency, and excellence in HR service delivery. You will join a collaborative and values-driven team that embraces integrity, innovation, and continuous improvement. This is your opportunity to grow with a company that's feeding the world.
Make a difference as HR Generalist As HR Generalist, you will be responsible for:
- Managing accurate and compliant personnel administration
- Coordinating onboarding, transfers, and offboarding processes
- Managing the recruitment process, according to set standards to ensure a smooth and positive candidate experience
- Maintaining and executing local HR policies and tools
- Supporting organizational change and talent retention strategies
- Actively participating in cross-functional projects
- Implementing local HR policies and processes aligned with the global strategy
You will report to the Regional HR Manager and collaborate with internal stakeholders across the USA and Canada, as part of an international HR team.
What you bring as a future colleague - A bachelor's degree in human resources or a related field
- A minimum of 5 years' experience in HR operations, preferably in California
- Experience in the agricultural sector is a plus
- Strong knowledge of HR processes and California labor legislation
- Excellent communication skills in English (Spanish is a plus)
- A genuine enthusiasm for learning and continuous development
- Proficiency in HR systems and tools
- A proactive and collaborative mindset
You are a trusted advisor, detail-oriented, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Enza Zaden as your employer With more than 3,000 passionate team members across the world, we are on a daily mission to develop the finest vegetable varieties. Our goal? To deliver seeds with that special something: vegetables with better taste, better yields, and better resistance. On our mission to feed the world, we challenge ourselves to gain deeper insights and find the next breakthrough. We grow and innovate together, and everyone's contribution is valued. Throughout our 86 years, our family values, passion, independence, and our focus on innovation have truly set us apart. Over 480 million people eat our vegetables every day, something we are very proud of! Our passion isn't just a trademark; it's our driving force, propelling our rapid growth. If you're ready to explore your potential and thrive in a supportive environment, we welcome you to develop your talents with us. The combination of entrepreneurship, initiative, and a healthy dose of determination has made Enza Zaden great and brought us where we are today. Enza Zaden is and always will be in motion: in the past, present and future.
What can you expect from us The following information is provided in good faith as a general description of the starting pay range and benefits for this position. The compensation offered to the successful candidate depends on experience, skills, education, work location, and other objective job-related factors. Estimated salary pay range: $80,000 - $96,000 As a family-owned company, we support you to thrive in all areas of life, so that you can be successful inside and outside of work. We offer:
- An attractive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, and disability coverage for full-time positions;
- Other benefits include 401(k) with employer match;
- Paid personal time off;
- Paid volunteer time off;
- Monthly fitness reimbursement;
- And a free Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
More information regarding the benefits will be shared during the application process.
Get in touch Apply now using the application button. You will receive an automatic confirmation of your application within minutes, and we will respond to your application within 10 working days. Do you have any questions about our application process? Please feel free to reach out to: Marjolijn Woudstra, Senior Recruitment Business Partner, ...@enzazaden.nl