Human Resources Intern

STRONG HISTORY. EXCITING FUTURE.

Established in 2023, New Carrot Company, operating under the name Bolthouse Fresh Foods, is headquartered in the California Central Valley community of Bakersfield. Specializing in carrot production, the company caters to both retail and food service operations and is renowned for its Bolthouse Farms brand, widely distributed in major retailers across the United States and Canada. Bolthouse Fresh Foods is a subsidiary of Butterfly Equity, a Los Angeles-based private equity firm with a specialty in the food sector. Butterfly Equity's expertise spans the entire food value chain, from 'seed to fork,' with a focus on agriculture & aquaculture, food & beverage products, food distribution, and foodservice.

Bolthouse Fresh Foods has approximately 1,600 employees.

The Role

• This position will report to the: HR Manager
• Travel Requirement: None
• FLSA Status: Hourly Non-Exempt
• Shift: 1st Shift
• Employment Category: Full-Time
  
  

JOB DESCRIPTION: The Human Resources Intern will serve as a vital support mechanism to the entire Human resource team. This role will serve as the day-to-day administrative and tactical duties in all human resources functional services including but not limited to employee relations, leave of absence, benefits, recruitment, performance management, training and development.

Job Duties

• Supporting day-to-day administration of human resource tasks with direction from the Sr. Director of Human Resources.
• Perform clerical duties: create and maintain reports, etc. in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Administer, triage, and monitor human resources email alias, inquiries, disciplines, exit interviews, and terminations.
• Assist with updating and communicating company policies, procedures, and initiatives.
• Maintain and update all personnel files in accordance with state and federal laws.
• Submit and Process Subpoenas
• Assist with internal and external HR related inquiries or requests.
• Assist with performance management procedures.
• Assist with payroll and human resources ad hoc projects.
• New Hire Navex Scheduling and training.
• Schedule and Track 30,60,90s evaluations accordingly.
• Review and approve attendance and disciplines to also support enterprise.
• Review and analyze Kronos reports as required.
• Understand end to end process of ER Cases across the enterprise.
• Support in assisting customers and employees with questions or issues.
• Assist with orientations and update records of new staff.
• Conduct Quarterly File, Kronos, and I9 Audits
• Contingent Workers audit, clean up, and support satellite locations.
• Assist with companywide trainings, compliance, and Targeted Training Gaps
• Coordination of employee engagement activities.
• Support execution of full cycle recruiting.
• Assist with quality check of employee new hire paperwork as required.
• Processing of benefit and leave documentation.
• Assist with verification of coverage (L-564 Medicare) Forms
• Provide front desk support as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Explain company personnel policies, benefits, and procedures to employees or job applicants.
• Triage Benefit questions and inquiries.
• Participate in organizing company events i.e., Employee Appreciation Day, People Day, etc.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Required Skills And Abilities

• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Skills in database management and record keeping.
• High degree of professional ethics and sense of fairness
• Proficiency in or knowledge of using a variety of computer software applications Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations and documentation.
• Ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented.
• Ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Good to excellent grammar and written communication skills
• Attention to detail in composing, typing and proofing materials.
• Establishing priorities and meeting deadlines
• Ability to work with individuals at all levels.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bilingual- Fluent in Spanish, ability to read, write and speak.
• Associate degree and/or 2+ years of experience in Human Resources
• Administrative experience within Human Resources Management or a similar field would be a plus.
• Valid Driver’s License and clean driving record
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of labor laws
• Familiarity of full cycle recruiting process
  
  

Physical Demands

• May be required to sit or stand for an extended period of time during work period.
• May be required to package items, lift and carry boxes up to 20 lbs.
  
  

Hours & Workdays

1 st Shift (8:00am 5:00pm) Monday through Friday, when business requires overtime and weekends will be mandatory.

What We Offer

Our rich benefits packages are designed to support the health and well-being of both our eligible co-workers and their families.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Group Life and AD&D
• Voluntary Life and AD&D
• Group Short-Term Disability
• Group Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off
  
  

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a culturally diverse organization. We strive for inclusiveness and a workplace where mutual respect is paramount. We encourage applications from a diverse pool of candidates, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or veteran status. We will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, as need, to assist them in performing essential job functions.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you are interested in applying for employment with Bolthouse Farms and need special assistance to apply for a posted position, or if you believe you do not meet any of the required qualifications of a posted position due to a protected disability and would like to explore the possibility of an accommodation, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at: bolthousefreshtalentacquisition@bolthouse.com for additional support and guidance.

Recruitment Agencies

Bolthouse Fresh Foods does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Bolthouse Fresh Foods is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

1st Shift (8:00am 5:00pm) Monday through Friday, when business requires overtime and weekends will be mandatory.