Costa Farms
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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!
Description 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. 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.
People Business Partner (PBP) Responsibilities
Provide employee life cycle support, including talent acquisition, onboarding, workforce planning, compensation, training and development, health and safety, succession planning, employee relations, retention initiatives, and other HR support activities critical to the business.
Oversee the delivery of meaningful organization and talent review processes, and ensure effective execution of global talent management initiatives such as goal setting, succession planning, performance and calibration programs, and talent development planning.
Provide day‑to‑day performance management guidance to line management (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions).
Collaborate with HR CEOs (Benefits, Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, etc.) when working on the development and implementation of strategies and programs to attract, develop, reward, and retain exceptional talent.
Design, develop, and implement communication strategies to introduce HR programs and company initiatives, ensuring effective two‑way communication channels within client teams.
Manage and resolve employment relations issues, conduct thorough investigations, and guide leaders through timely, critical conversations to address conflict.
Work closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.
Provide HR policy guidance and interpretation, keeping in‑depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day‑to‑day employee management.
Partner with the legal department as needed, conduct investigations, and analyze trends and metrics with the HR group to develop solutions, programs, and policies.
Manage the recruitment process of talent needs within the business unit.
Provide guidance and input on business unit restructures, workforce planning, and succession planning.
Identify training needs for business units and individual coaching needs.
Through deep knowledge of client business, people, and organizational needs, diagnose issues, recommend solutions, and engage appropriate resources to support business objectives.
Protect organization value by keeping information confidential.
Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks, and participating in professional organizations.
Enhance department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for new and different requests and exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree with a specialization in Human Resources or Business.
4‑5 years of experience resolving complex employee relations issues.
Working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines, including compensation practices, organizational diagnosis, conflict resolution/employee relations, diversity, performance management, and federal and state employment laws.
Experience with H2A program administration (Preferred).
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply the appropriate sections of applicable laws, guidelines, regulations, ordinances, and policies.
Ability to acquire a thorough understanding of the organization’s hierarchy, jobs, qualifications, compensation practices, and administrative practices.
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
UKG (UltiPro) HRIS System experience (Preferred).
Bilingual (English & Spanish) – required.
Travel required – 15–20%.
All applicants must be work‑authorized.
Costa Farms will not sponsor any visa for this position.
Benefits & Compensation
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
Additional Company Benefits
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.
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™!
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Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.
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!
Description 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. 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.
People Business Partner (PBP) Responsibilities
Provide employee life cycle support, including talent acquisition, onboarding, workforce planning, compensation, training and development, health and safety, succession planning, employee relations, retention initiatives, and other HR support activities critical to the business.
Oversee the delivery of meaningful organization and talent review processes, and ensure effective execution of global talent management initiatives such as goal setting, succession planning, performance and calibration programs, and talent development planning.
Provide day‑to‑day performance management guidance to line management (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions).
Collaborate with HR CEOs (Benefits, Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, etc.) when working on the development and implementation of strategies and programs to attract, develop, reward, and retain exceptional talent.
Design, develop, and implement communication strategies to introduce HR programs and company initiatives, ensuring effective two‑way communication channels within client teams.
Manage and resolve employment relations issues, conduct thorough investigations, and guide leaders through timely, critical conversations to address conflict.
Work closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.
Provide HR policy guidance and interpretation, keeping in‑depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day‑to‑day employee management.
Partner with the legal department as needed, conduct investigations, and analyze trends and metrics with the HR group to develop solutions, programs, and policies.
Manage the recruitment process of talent needs within the business unit.
Provide guidance and input on business unit restructures, workforce planning, and succession planning.
Identify training needs for business units and individual coaching needs.
Through deep knowledge of client business, people, and organizational needs, diagnose issues, recommend solutions, and engage appropriate resources to support business objectives.
Protect organization value by keeping information confidential.
Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks, and participating in professional organizations.
Enhance department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for new and different requests and exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree with a specialization in Human Resources or Business.
4‑5 years of experience resolving complex employee relations issues.
Working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines, including compensation practices, organizational diagnosis, conflict resolution/employee relations, diversity, performance management, and federal and state employment laws.
Experience with H2A program administration (Preferred).
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply the appropriate sections of applicable laws, guidelines, regulations, ordinances, and policies.
Ability to acquire a thorough understanding of the organization’s hierarchy, jobs, qualifications, compensation practices, and administrative practices.
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
UKG (UltiPro) HRIS System experience (Preferred).
Bilingual (English & Spanish) – required.
Travel required – 15–20%.
All applicants must be work‑authorized.
Costa Farms will not sponsor any visa for this position.
Benefits & Compensation
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
Additional Company Benefits
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.
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™!
#J-18808-Ljbffr