Our Company:

Tanimura & Antle is an employee-owned family farming business with a four-generation legacy and a passionate commitment to growing premium quality produce. As one of the largest independent vegetable growers in the United States, Tanimura & Antle farms more than 36,000 acres of rich, fertile farmland and ships a full line of premium fresh conventional, organic and greenhouse grown produce products throughout the nation.

We are looking for employees that fit into the Tanimura & Antle culture and want to have an impact on our growth and success. We believe in, and are committed to, creating a sustainable future through innovation throughout our operations.

Our Mission:  To “Consistently provide our customers fresh and healthy premium produce with superior customer service that meets and exceeds their quality and value expectations”

Our Vision:  To “Operate as a highly innovative company, sustainably growing, while enhancing the lives of all through employee ownership and customer inspired partnerships”

The Internship: The Human Resources Assistant is responsible for the creation and maintenance of accurate information in our Human Capital Management (HCM) system.

Location: Salinas, CA

Areas of Responsibility:

• Onboard non-confidential employees on the HCM system
• Maintain accurate and timely employee HCM information for active employees and employees that separate from the Company
• Assist with the preparation of new hire packets, recall notices, layoff notices, and employee memorandums
• Communicate and collaborate with Operations regarding employment status, absences and leaves
• Assist with domestic and H-2A employee orientations

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a similar role preferred

• Knowledge and experience with HCM systems

• Bilingual and bi-literate in English and Spanish

• Strong verbal, written and communication skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office

• Ability to work Monday through Friday, and holidays and weekends as needed

• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence

Ideal Candidate:

• Will have an impact on our service delivery to our employees
• Will make our culture stronger
• Stands for confidentiality
• Thrives in a fast paced, collaborative work environment and the unexpected circumstances
• Is self-motivated and continuously improves and adds value
• Is able to plan ahead and predict problems by being observant to the little things that make a big difference
• Is detailed oriented and highly organized
• Prioritizes workload and looks to improve efficiencies
• Utilizes HCM system functionality to the maximum
• Takes ownership of all aspects of the role
• Enjoys working with people and being part of an employee owned culture