Job Description

WORKPLACE IS CARLETON, MI

WHAT IS FOUR STAR GREENHOUSE? We are a growing, highly successful, family-owned company, founding partner in the premium national plant brand “Proven Winners”. We are recognized nationally for our strong investment in research and development, breeding, rigorous testing and trials to ensure high garden performance and a user experience that is Easy, Successful and Inspiring. You have likely seen our beautiful plants, hanging baskets, shrubs and other products at your local garden center, Home Depot, Lowes or online at Amazon.com. We have been operating in the horticulture industry since 1977 with state-of-the-art facilities headquartered on 30-acres in Carleton, MI, about 15-minutes south of Detroit Metro Airport. Our company has a genuine middle market family-feel, highly cohesive and collaborative with a casual setting focused a team-success.

Please visit our website at HTTP://WWW.PWFOURSTAR.COM/RESOURCES/EMPLOYMENT-OPPORTUNITIES to view a comprehensive job description.

We offer a competitive starting wage/salary and benefits package.

We are seeking an HR generalist with outstanding analytical and communication skills to enhance our department and keep pace with future growth. Providing the services, support and resources that each individual needs to be a fully engaged successful employee is a primary focus of our HR department. Establishing and maintaining organizational systems to support that success is also a key aspect of our department.

At Four Star Greenhouse we recognize that engaged employees produce high quality work because their talents are recognized and appreciated in an ethical, safe and fulfilling work environment focused on individual growth. This position will perform a wide range of activities to fulfill that ideal.

Areas of focus include:

• Analyzing current practices/processes,
• Identifying areas for improvement and participating in the constant improvement of Four Star Greenhouse,
• Identifying and resolving employee issues,
• Performing administrative functions that support the growth of both the employee and the organization

The right candidate will have:

• Excellent verbal and written communication/presentation skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite or related software

JOB SUMMARY: The Human Resource Generalist (HRG) will perform a wide range of HR responsibilities that result in a high level of employee satisfaction while meeting the organizational and fiduciary objectives & responsibilities of the Company. This position will have both administrative and strategic responsibilities, helping the company to plan and administer important functions, such as employee engagement, training and development, compensation and benefits. This position also effectively supports/administers the recruiting/hiring/staffing, compliance and performance management functions that result in the continued success of Four Star Greenhouse while supporting Four Star Greenhouse’s Mission Statement in all job-related functions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Provide the HR support and resources each individual needs to be a successful employee.
2. Recruit, interview, and facilitate the hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions; collaborate with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings. Conduct or acquire background checks and employee eligibility verifications.
3. Implement new hire onboarding/orientation to result in new employees gaining a full understanding of the values of Four Star Greenhouse.
4. Participate in the development of HR objectives and systems, including metrics, queries, and standard reports to support company requirements and improvements.
5. Suggest new procedures and policies to continually improve the efficiency of the HR department and organization as a whole and to improve the employees’ experience.
6. Maintain knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
7. Perform routine tasks required to administer and execute HR programs including but not limited to compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development.
8. Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; review policies and practices and update as needed to maintain compliance.
9. Assist in developing and executing personnel procedures and policies, providing guidance and interpretation for business operations.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Business graduate with a focus in HR, or related field, OR are currently pursuing a Business Degree with a focus in HR, or related field or equivalent experience with HR as a career focus.
2. Familiarity or education with HR data/analytics preferred.

INDIVIDUAL ATTRIBUTE IDEALS:

1. Act with Integrity – doing the right thing with honor, even when no one is looking or the consequences are costly, focused on what’s best for our company, employees and customers.
2. Model Humble Confidence and Courageous Character – maintain a positive attitude with a foundation of humility and empathy while acting with clarity of vision, strength, and confidence.
3. Relate Authentically – connect with others, listen to understand, communicate with unwavering candor, honesty, discretion, and respect for all.
4. Operate Transparently – be proactively open and honest, lead by offering complete visibility into successes, failures and challenges that are encountered each day.
5. Embody Teamwork – embrace and foster a collaborative culture, share ideas, engage in constructive debate, give and expect mutual support, celebrate wins together.
6. Exemplify Accountability – measure myself by the highest standards of integrity, responsibility, and performance, as if I was the Owner of Four Star.
7. Innovate Relentlessly – welcome change, make time to learn, think differently, try out new ideas, take risks, learn from mistakes, simplify complexity, be persistent, find ways to make something better, today!

Company Description

Located in Carleton, MI, Four Star Greenhouse has been producing high quality garden products since 1977 and is the largest partner/supplier of the nationally recognized #1 plant brand Proven Winners®. Proven Winners® is known for its unique varieties and high quality products that enable consumers to be successful gardeners. Proven Winners® has grown to be a substantial national brand with distribution in national retail chains as well as thousands of independent garden centers. As a team member of Four Star Greenhouse, you will join a highly successful growth company with a very pleasant and rewarding work environment.