• Job Description

  Req#: 505303
  About our Company
  Ponte Family Estate Winery opened in 2003 and is a California based company operating in the heart of the Temecula Wine Country. We have been farming our vineyards since 1984 and are a real working winery, growing and producing over 20 estate grown varietals within certified sustainable facilities.
  We are located right next to our Four Diamond, 90 room, boutique hotel Ponte Vineyard Inn. We are surrounded by 300 acres of mature vineyards and views of rolling hills. We are a short drive from most of Southern California and enjoy hosting folks who want a break from city life. Our guests visit us seeking a relaxing day or overnight stay in the country.
  We have become the benchmark for great service among Temecula wineries. Our associates are dedicated to delighting guests by providing excellent hospitality and serving great wine and food in a beautiful environment.
  Summary:
  The HR Specialist will provide hands-on strategic support for the day-to-day Human Resources functions. Areas of responsibility include hiring, employee relations, benefits administration, worker’s compensation claims, and coordinating payroll processing.
  
  
  Schedule: 9:00am-5:30pm, Monday-Friday
  
  
  Compensation: $32.00-$34.00 hourly DOE
  
  
  Benefits Per Company Plan Details
  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • 401k Matching Plan
  • Life Insurance
  • Hospital Confinement Plan
  • Pet Insurance
  • 3 Weeks of PTO
  • 2 paid Holidays (Thanksgiving + Christmas)
  *The terms and conditions associated with each Benefit are outlined in the Associate Handbook, additional documentation provided by Human Resources, or within the policies of the carriers providing the benefits*
  
  
  
  
  Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • 401k – facilitate inquiries with ADP.
  • ACA Compliance (Verifying ADP ACA is up to date for submittal 1095-C Forms)
  • Benefit processing, including tracking associate eligibility, annual open enrollment, monthly enrollments, and qualifying event changes.
  • Oversee running backgrounds, coordinating offsite drug screens, completing new hire paperwork.
  • Process new hires, terminations, transfers, benefits, time clock set up, and time clock issues in ADP.
  • Process invoices into Beanworks for Background checks, Rancho Runners, DMV, Cal Chambers
  • Conduct employment verifications and reference checks.
  • Answer associate inquiries for Ponte Winery, Ponte Vineyard Inn, Bottaia Winery and Hawks View Winery for employee relations matters.
  • Direct all employee relations, investigations, and legal matters to the Controller and COO.
  • Assist the Controller and COO with assigned projects.
  • Filing all personnel and related documents.
  • Coordinate with payroll to process VOE’s, disability forms and wage garnishments.
  • Create, input and complete new hire information in their ADP profiles.
  • Verify I-9 documentation.
  • Process and document employee status changes (title, pay increase, department change) in coordination with Payroll.
  • Under the direction of the Controller, and in coordination with payroll, facilitate and be the initial point of contact for associates during the yearly company health benefits open enrollment process.
  • Workers Compensation: Process a New Claims, tracking and logging, and coordinate with managers on job restrictions.
  • Under the direction of the Controller and COO, track leave of absences, collect doctor’s notes, inform managers of associate status, and coordinate return to work.
  • Under the direction of the Controller and COO, coordinate terminations and resignations and close out files.
  • Perform any other duties as requested by the Controller and COO.
  Required Skills/Abilities:
  • High School diploma or equivalent required
  • Bachelor degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred
  • SHRM or PHR certification preferred
  • 4+ years of HR experience required.
  • Must demonstrate the ability to maintain confidentiality at all times , handle personnel matters effectively, and handle employee and public personnel inquiries with sensitivity, tact and diplomacy.
  • Excellent organizational and time-management skills
  • Reliable and supportive team member
  • Excellent communications and interpersonal skills
  • Proficient in MS office and Adobe Pro.
  • Computer skills and knowledge of relevant software.
  • Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.
  • Experience in ADP Workforce Now is a plus.
  Physical Requirements:
  • Occasional standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, twisting, squatting, and climbing stairs.
  • Occasional lifting and carrying up to 10 lbs.
  • Occasional pushing and pulling up to 10 lbs.
  • Occasional use of manual dexterity.
  • Frequent work at a rapid pace.
  • Frequent visual acuity for reading.
  • Constant sitting.
  • Constant use of clear oral communication.
  
  
  Company Standards:
  • Understand the Ponte Values , and Service Standards.
  • Ensure the safety of g uests and associates.
  • Follow the environmental standards set by the Company
  • Treat all associates and guests in a respectful manner.
  • Exhibit integrity (honesty and truthfulness).
  • Perform any other duties as required by your Manager .

• About the company

  A uniquely personal experience of the passion of Northwest winemaking. Tasting Room open daily 11am-7pm.

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