Bilingual HR Generalist

Job Description

Company Summary

We’re the producers, creators and marketers of beer, wine and spirts brands that people love. At Constellation Brands, we’re driven to push boundaries and think beyond today to deliver products and experiences that resonate now, tomorrow and well into the future. Because of this approach, we’re the fastest-growing large CPG company in the U.S. at retail, with operations in the U.S., Mexico, New Zealand and Italy. Our premium portfolio of iconic brands like Corona Extra, Modelo Especial, Kim Crawford, Robert Mondavi, Meiomi, The Prisoner, SVEDKA Vodka, High West Whiskey, and more drive industry-leading growth for us today. But we’re just getting started. Our ability to stay on the forefront of consumer trends has fueled our success since our founding in 1945 and will guide us in creating the next generation of products and experiences Worth Reaching For.

Position Summary

The HR Generalist is a customer-facing role that serves as a key point of contact for employees and managers within the organization. This position reports directly to the HR Director and receives day-to-day supervision and guidance from the Senior HR Generalist. The HR Generalist is responsible for providing comprehensive HR support to HR Business Partners (HRBPs) and their respective client groups, ensuring the effective implementation of HR policies, procedures, and programs.

Responsibilities

Transactional Support:

• Manage employee lifecycle processes including onboarding, offboarding, and employee changes.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records in the HRIS system.
• Process payroll changes, benefits enrollments, and other employee transactions in a timely manner.
• Assist with the preparation and distribution of HR-related documents and communications.
• Manage recruitment efforts for seasonal and regular, full-time non-exempt positions. This may include posting open jobs internally/externally, maintaining recruitment file/records, scheduling interviews, tracking the status of background checks, and partnering with supervisors, managers and external agencies on status updates and needs.

Functional Support:

• Provide guidance and support to employees and managers on HR policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Assist in the resolution of employee relations issues, escalating complex cases to the Senior HR Generalist or HR Director as needed.
• Coordinate and facilitate training and development programs for employees.
• Support the performance management process, including goal setting, performance reviews, and development plans.
• Coordinate internal employee investigations as needed, ensuring the highest level of confidentiality.

Strategic Support:

• Collaborate with HRBPs to identify and address workforce planning and talent management needs.
• Participate in the development and implementation of HR initiatives and projects that align with the organization's strategic goals.
• Analyze HR metrics and data to provide insights and recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Contribute to the development and enhancement of HR policies and programs to support organizational growth and employee engagement.
• Cultivate strong relationships with supervisors, managers and employees to strategically advance the HR department’s objectives.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) required.
• 2-4 years of HR or Administrative experience.
• Demonstrated ability to be successful in a fast-paced, supporting multiple locations
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively to accomplish assignments.
• Experience in full-cycle recruitment.
• Excellent Communication and Interpersonal skills required.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Must maintain confidentiality in all employment matters.
• Intermediate proficiency in computer applications, including MS Office.
• Valid CA Driver’s License.
• Willing and able to travel to several sites in the Napa/Sonoma region
• Must be at least 21 years of age.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Workday preferred, but not required.
• Bachelor’s degree
• SHRM-CP or PHR
• Labor Relations experience
• Alc/bev or FMCG experience
• Strong presentation and analytical ability

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Local travel 50% of the time, the majority of which is within Napa and Sonoma County.
• While performing the responsibilities of this position, the individual is required to have ambulatory skills sufficient to visit various parts of the winery and other locations. Requires the ability to stand, walk, climb stairs and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. It also requires sitting, operating a computer keyboard, telephone and other equipment, reading, talking and hearing for extended periods of time. 
• Working conditions in certain production areas of the wineries, warehouses and vineyards can be cold, wet, slippery and noisy.
• The physical requirements listed here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the key responsibilities/essential functions. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential key responsibilities/essential functions.

Location

Healdsburg, California

Additional Locations

Napa, California, Sonoma, California

Job Type

Full time

Job Area

Human Resources

The salary range for this role is:

$69,500.00 - $102,100.00

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but limited to, the prevailing minimum wage for the location, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs. We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), and any other benefits to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Equal Opportunity

Constellation Brands is committed to a continuing program of equal employment opportunity. All persons have equal employment opportunities with Constellation Brands, regardless of their sex, race, color, age, religion, creed, sexual orientation, national origin or citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics), marital status, gender (including gender identity or gender expression), familial status, military or veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related conditions (or any other group or category within the framework of the applicable discrimination laws and regulations).

Not sure you meet all qualifications? Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.