Our founders, food industry veterans Mike and Tisha, knew that food wasn't what it used to be. They wanted to make it better—by creating a new kind of farm. A farm that can grow up to 300 times more food than an open-field farm on a smaller footprint, without use of herbicides, pesticides, or other chemicals that you don’t want in your food. A farm powered with 100% renewable energy, growing with 95% less water and delivering food within 48 hours, for longer freshness for our customers and less food waste.
80 Acres Farms is a vertical farming leader, operating commercial farms in Ohio, Kentucky, and soon Georgia in addition to research and development farms in Arkansas and The Hague, Netherlands. All farms utilize state-of-the-art technology and analytics developed by the company's subsidiary, Infinite Acres.
80 Acres Farms-branded salads, microgreens, herbs, and tomatoes are available at retailers and food service distributors from Michigan to Florida, including Kroger, Whole Foods, The Fresh Market, Dorothy Lane Markets, Sysco, and US Foods. 80 Acres Farms is supported by world-class investors and partners, including General Atlantic, Siemens, Barclays, Ocado, and Signify Philips.
If you're interested in making a difference, join our team and help us change how the world eats.
POSITION OVERVIEW
Are you passionate about fostering a positive and productive work environment in a fast-paced production environment? As an HR Generalist at our Hamilton, Ohio facility, you'll play a pivotal role in our daily HR operations. Bring your expertise in employee relations, recruitment, onboarding, benefits administration, leadership development, and compliance to help us thrive.
You'll be instrumental in creating a supportive and compliant workplace for both our hourly production employees and salaried staff located at the site. Your collaboration with our farm operations team will drive a culture that prioritizes safety, quality, continuous learning, high performance, and inclusion.
RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES
Employee Relations
- Act as the first point of contact for employee inquiries, addressing concerns with discretion and confidentiality
- Support positive employee relations by resolving workplace issues, coaching supervisors, and implementing engagement initiatives
- Conduct investigations in response to employee complaints, grievances, and disciplinary actions in accordance with company policies
Recruitment & Onboarding
- Collaborate with TA specialist on recruitment for hourly production and salaried roles at the site
- Facilitate a smooth onboarding process for new hires, including orientation and paperwork
- Work with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and workforce planning
- Manage staffing partner relationship
Performance Management
- Support managers in performance processes and provide guidance on goal-setting, coaching, and corrective action when necessary
- Partner with managers to develop action plans for underperforming employees and support succession planning initiatives
Compliance & Recordkeeping
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws (e.g., FLSA, FMLA, OSHA, etc.) and maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulatory changes
- Manage employee records and documentation, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance with retention policies
Benefits Administration
- Assist employees with benefits inquiries, enrollments, and changes, and liaise with the benefits manager as needed
- Lead benefits orientations for new hires and assist with open enrollment processes
Training & Development
- Coordinate and deliver training on HR-related topics, such as harassment prevention, safety, and company policies
- Track completion of mandatory trainings to ensure compliance
HR Projects and Initiatives
- Participate in the planning and execution of HR projects, including employee engagement activities and policy rollouts
- Collect, analyze, and report HR metrics (e.g., turnover, absenteeism) to support decision-making and improve HR practices
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, related field or equivalent experience
- 2+ years of HR experience in a manufacturing or production environment
- Knowledge of federal and state employment laws and regulations
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality
- Strong analytical skills and ability to resolve issues in a fair, consistent, and timely manner
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bilingual (English/Spanish), preferred
- Proficiency with HRIS (ADP preferred) and Microsoft Office Suite
Working Conditions:
- Office environment within a food production facility; requires regular interaction with site floor employees
- Exposure to 38-degree temperatures in pack area
BENEFITS WE OFFER YOU
- Health, dental, and vision insurance starting day one of employment-- health insurance plans start at just $25/month
- Paid time off based on years of experience (2 weeks average)
- 1-week paid health & wellness time
- 10 paid holidays
- Parental leave
- Annual Tuition Reimbursement
- 401k with up to 4% company match
- Company-paid life insurance
- Short and long-term disability insurance
ABOUT OUR HIRING PRACTICES
Statistics show that underrepresented communities don’t apply for a job unless they meet 100% of the qualifications. Don’t worry if you think you can’t check every box on the list; we’ll provide all the on-the-job training you need.
80 Acres Farms is an equal opportunity employer. You’re defined by more than just your job title, and we want you to feel comfortable bringing your true self to work. We value your talents, your traditions, your take on the world, and everything else that makes you unique. We strive to be to be a place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come, to stay, and to do their best work.
80 Acres Farms participates in E-Verify. As required by law, your employment with the Company is contingent upon you providing legal proof of your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Employment decisions are made without regard to protected characteristics. All candidates will be given the same consideration.
