People Business Partner Specialist

The Duckhorn Portfolio is North America's premier luxury wine company. We were established 1976 by Dan and Margaret Duckhorn. Our portfolio features some of North America's most revered wineries, including Decoy, Paraduxx, Goldeneye, Migration, Canvasback, Calera, Kosta Browne, Sonoma Cutrer, Greenwing and Postmark.

We are looking for a dedicated professional with a passion for working with people in the wine industry and a commitment to fostering a positive workplace. The People Business Partner Specialist is responsible for various aspects of people department operations within the organization, including recruitment, employee relations, onboarding, performance management, safety, and administration.

What we will ask you to do:

• Assist in the recruitment process, including posting jobs, resume screening, scheduling interviews, phone screens and conducting reference checks.

• Assist with generating correspondence with applicants, including but not limited to offer letters, declination letters, resume received letters.

• Assist with employee relations matters.

• Assist with exit interviews for voluntary terminations.

• Participate in people team projects and initiatives as assigned.

• Assist with preparing documents, processing employee changes, and managing related inquiries.

• Maintain accurate and up to date employee records, including personnel files, attendance records, and databases.

• Ensure compliance with relevant labor laws and regulations, including EEOC, ADA, FMLA, CFRA, and FLSA.

• Work closely with management and employees to strengthen work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.

• Translate information and documentation verbally and in writing when necessary.

What you will need:

• Bachelor's degree preferred.

• 2 years Human Resources related experience.

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) required.

• Detail oriented, proven ability to track, and prioritize.

• Ability to listen and use critical thinking to assess the needs and communicate accurate information.

• Experience in ADP Workforce Now highly preferred.

• Knowledge of Federal, California, other state and local legal considerations.

• Experience with HRIS, Microsoft Suite tools (including Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Access and Excel). Applicant Tracking Systems and talent management/performance management, application, benefits administration.

• Excellent verbal and written (including reports) communication essential.

• Appreciation of fine wine is a plus!

What we will provide:

• Health benefits for you and your family, including medical/dental/vision (with a competitively priced employee contribution to premium), and disability, life, & pet insurance.

• Paid time off and 11 paid holidays.

• 401(k) plan where we invest 10% of your wages every year for your retirement at no cost to you, subject to management discretion.

• A diverse team of coworkers that care about each other in a fun, exciting work environment.

• A company that promotes from within, provides great training and a generous tuition reimbursement program.