H2A Housing Coordinator Lead

Job Summary: The H2a Housing Coordinator will maintain efficient and smooth operations of assigned housing locations within the area assigned. Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work closely with management and employees to ensure compliance with all Housing and Meals under governing regulations for H2A employee housing.
• Identify and support in the selection of housing and meals of vendors. Housing selection will include the measurements of units to ensure they meet employee housing requirements.
• Implement, participate, monitor, and execute ongoing inspections in all areas ensuring safety and compliance for the residents.
• Assist with the coordination of housing set up and tear down across various departments and regions
• Conduct housing investigations to resolve employment relations issues associated with housing rules.
• Communicate and implement company policies and procedures applicable in the company housing.
• Coordinates information flow amongst company departments.
• Support the annual process of reviewing cost allocations for company housing.
• Respond to a high volume of inquiries via email, phone, or in person.
• Support the negotiation of contracts with vendors and service providers.
• Relocate to Salinas, California from mid-March to early November and work in the Imperial and Yuma Valleys from early November to mid-March, depending on business needs.
• Work with property management on compliance, inspections, resolving facility issues, repairs, and maintenance.
• Work closely with key stakeholders, including General Managers, to design company housing programs including meals programs as applicable.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with various entities including, U.S. Department of Labor, Federal & State. Ensure rules, regulations, and procedures related to employment, safety, and immigration & work visa requirements.
• Work closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, increase productivity, retention, and employee engagement.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong time management skills with a proven ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.

Education and Experience:

• At least 1 year of employee housing experience in the agriculture industry preferred, that would provide the level of knowledge and ability required for the position.
• High school diploma required.

Language Skills:

• Must have the ability to communicate effectively and professional manners with all Company employees, including general labor, administrative, supervisory and management employees and external stakeholders.
• Ability to read, analyze, interpret, and explain company policies in both English and Spanish.
• Ability to write reports, disciplinary notices and other paperwork as instructed by HR.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and employees.
• Must be bilingual and biliterate in English and Spanish.

Other:

• Travel required, about 50%.
• Requires working outside normal business hours and weekends.
• Valid driver’s license.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

• Prolonged periods of driving Company vehicle.
• Outside work requires walking, standing in fields in all weather conditions. Must be able to visit all Company departments and environments, including, office, field, shop, etc.
• Light to moderate lifting (up to 40 pounds).
• Reaching, stooping, pulling, pushing and manual dexterity.
• Operating a computer, calculator, copier, and typewriter involves repetitive hand arm movement. Entering data by touch requires the ability to hear computer alarms for errors.
• Must be able to interact politely and professionally with customers and vendors.
• Communication with other staff members involves making contact orally, via the telephone, electronic email or in person.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Must be well organized, a self-starter, and possess excellent telephone communication skills
• Must possess exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Must be able to multitask and prioritize in accordance with changing deadlines and priorities
• Must be even-tempered and team spirited - a good sense of humor is desirable
• Must be computer literate
• Must be able to make sound independent decisions based on available data
• Must be able to work with a variety of personalities in an effective manner
• Must have excellent experience with administrative matters, i.e., discipline, Worker’s Comp claims

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Seldom (1–5%): smell, drive, and reach above shoulders
• Occasionally (6-33%): bend, twist, push, pull, climb, squat, crawl, kneel, and drive
• Frequently (34-66%): sit, reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stand and walk; graps with hands and fingers; and lift up to 20 lbs
• Continuously (67-100%): use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; see (including close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus), hear and speak; key (i.e., computer, calculator, telephone); and lift (up to 10 lbs)

MACHINES, TOOL AND EQUIPMENT:Often (30-50%): automobile, trucksOccasionally (6-33%): video cameras and other technologyFrequently (34-66%): computerContinuously (67-100%): writing instruments and telephone TRAVEL:This job requires routine travel between the United States and Mexico.Pay: From $70,304.00 per yearBenefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• housing: 1 year (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person