People & Culture Business Partner

Who we are:

We are a bunch of people who really care about agriculture, food and the challenges facing farming. We want to help farmers with data driven decision making to help nature feed a growing population. Join our team of expert engineers, agronomists, entomologists, crop researchers, and data scientists who are continually conducting research to help drive innovation in agriculture.

Semios is a market leader in leveraging the internet-of-things (IoT) and big data to improve the sustainability and profitability of specialty crops. With 500 million data points being reported by our sensors every day, we leverage our big data analytics, such as in-depth pest and disease modeling, to empower tree fruit and tree nut growers with decision-making tools to minimize resources and risks.

Our innovative work has received several industry awards:

• AgTech Breakthrough Awards Program (2023) - Selected as winner of the “Overall Smart Irrigation Company Of The Year” award.
• Sustainability Changemaker by SDTC (2022) - Named as one of the companies which recognize homegrown innovation in sustainable technologies in Canada.
• AgTech Breakthrough Awards Program (2021) – Selected as winner of the "Pest Management Solutions of the Year" award.
• Google Accelerator (2020) – Selected as 1 of 9 companies for the inaugural Google for Startups Accelerator Canada cohort, who are all using technology to solve complex challenges.
• Global CleanTech Top 100 (2020) – Identified as one of the companies best positioned to solve tomorrow’s clean technology challenges.

One of our partners produced this short video which shows what we do and our positive environmental impact.

We know our journey is only achievable by having a great team who shares ideas, tries new things and learns as we go.

Who you are:

Motivated by meaningful work, you are looking for more than just a job; you want to work for a dynamic, growing company that finds solutions to real-life problems, such as helping the world reduce the use of pesticides and helping nature feed a growing population. Your ideal work environment includes a collaborative team spirit with the opportunity to learn and grow as you take the initiative to try new things.

As the People & Culture Business Partner, you will elevate the employee experience and align our people initiatives with business objectives to drive results. This role reports directly to the Manager of People & Culture and will be a key point of contact for the leadership team. The People & Culture Business Partner is instrumental in developing a high-performance culture and world class experience for all employees. You will connect people to purpose by aligning employee performance to business objectives and enhancing performance through employee development.

What you will do:

• In partnership with the Manager, People & Culture, develop people strategies and design approaches for evaluating gaps and enhancing organizational effectiveness and employee satisfaction.
• Collaborate with the people team to champion and accelerate a culture of excellence in which people feel engaged and inspired to deliver top business results.
• Promote a culture of employee engagement, focusing on diversity and inclusion to ensure a healthy workplace where all team members consistently experience a sense of belonging.
• Provide timely information and/or education for all levels of the company on People issues.

• Attends and participates in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.

• Performs daily people operations management tasks including but not limited to compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; training and development.
• Continuously evaluate and identify innovative ways to streamline and enhance service delivery to maximize the employee experience.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.

• Work closely with our Safety Manager for workplace injuries, investigations, and WC claims.
• Assist our Talent Acquisition Team with recruitment.

Requirements

We want you to succeed, so you will need:

• Knowledge of Employment Standards Legislation and safe workplace best practices.
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
• Previous experience using HRIS and leading implementations.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Education, Experience, & Licensing Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in business, human resources, or related field.
• 3 to 5 years’ progressive experience in human resources in a generalist capacity.
• Relevant experience may be substituted for the required education.

Salary range: $75,000 to $90,000 per year

Please note that the base pay offered may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and experience, as well as geographic location.

Benefits

Why this is the opportunity for you:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work with a leading company in the agricultural industry.
• Professional development and continuous learning opportunities.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.

At Semios, we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work—therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions. If you require accommodations during the interview process, please let us know. We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish and we welcome everyone.

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Last updated on Aug 12, 2024