About Rocket Farms Rocket Farms is a leading grower and marketer of year-round premium potted plants and fresh culinary herbs, developing innovative live goods programs for many of the nation's leading grocery, club, and mass retail customers. Combining decades of horticultural expertise with exceptional service, we help retailers create engaging shopping experiences and drive category growth.
Position Summary
The HR & Safety Clerk is an employee-facing role responsible for providing clerical and administrative support to the Human Resources and Safety departments. This position plays a critical role in maintaining employee records, supporting payroll and benefits administration, tracking training and compliance requirements, and assisting with various HR and Safety initiatives. The HR & Safety Clerk helps ensure compliance with company policies, employment regulations, and workplace safety standards while delivering excellent customer service to employees and management.
Work Location This is an onsite position and requires regular attendance at the assigned work location. This role is not eligible for remote work.
Essential Duties
and Responsibilities
- Maintain and update Human Resources and Safety records in compliance with company policies and applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including labor laws and OSHA requirements.
- Manage both electronic and physical filing systems, including employee personnel files, I-9 documentation, new hire records, training records, workers’ compensation files, and Safety documentation.
- Ensure the confidentiality, accuracy, and integrity of employee, medical, payroll, and Safety-related information.
- Provide bilingual (English/Spanish) support to employees and management regarding HR and Safety-related questions, policies, procedures, benefits, training, and onboarding processes.
- Assist with payroll preparation by collecting and reviewing timekeeping information, missed punches, PTO requests, and other payroll-related data within the HRIS.
- Prioritize multiple tasks, meet established deadlines, and maintain a high level of accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
- Support Safety initiatives by maintaining training records, tracking compliance requirements, assisting with inspections, coordinating workers’ compensation documentation, and helping enforce company Safety policies.
- Attend Safety Committee meetings, prepare meeting notes, distribute materials, and assist with follow-up action items.
- Assist with internal audits of HR and Safety programs, records, and compliance requirements.
- Generate HRIS reports, maintain employee data, and support ongoing departmental projects and initiatives.
- Communicate effectively and professionally in both English and Spanish, both verbally and in writing, with employees, managers, vendors, and external partners.
- Partner with the Safety Manager to audit and improve company Safety programs and compliance efforts.
- Participate in training and professional development activities to enhance knowledge and job performance.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
