Since 1868, the Martinelli family has been producing award-winning apple juice. Located in the cool California Central Coast, the fertile Pajaro Valley produces the most flavorful apple varieties in the world. Since winning its first gold medal in 1890, Martinelli’s has received more than fifty gold medals for product excellence. Distribution of Martinelli’s Gold Medal® products now extends to every state in the U.S. and globally.

The Human Resources Generalist plays a key role in supporting employees and leaders across a broad range of HR functions, with a primary focus on leave-of-absence administration and benefits management. This role ensures compliance with applicable regulations, delivers a high-quality employee experience, and partners with internal stakeholders to support organizational objectives.

Leave of Absence Management

• Administer all employee leave programs, including FMLA, ADA, state-specific leaves, and company-sponsored leave policies
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employees regarding leave requests, eligibility, and documentation requirements
• Coordinate with third-party administrators (if applicable) to ensure timely and accurate case management
• Track and monitor leave usage, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
• Partners with managers to support return-to-work processes, accommodations, and transitional work arrangements
• Maintain accurate and confidential leave records and documentation

• Administer employee benefits programs, including health, dental, vision, retirement, and wellness initiatives
• Act as a resource for employees regarding benefits eligibility, enrollment, and claims issues
• Support annual open enrollment, including communications, system setup, and employee education
• Liaise with benefits brokers and vendors to resolve issues and ensure service quality
• Reconcile benefits billing and ensure accurate payroll deductions
• Assist in evaluating and recommending improvements to benefits offerings
• Responds to 401(k) inquiries from employees relating to enrollments, plan changes and contribution amounts.
• Administers the tuition reimbursement program.
• Performs quality checks of benefits-related data.

HR Generalist Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day HR support to employees and managers across multiple functions
• Support onboarding and offboarding processes, ensuring a positive employee experience
• Assist with employee relations matters, including investigations, documentation, and coaching
• Ensure compliance with company policies and employment laws
• Maintain HRIS data integrity and generate reports as needed
• Contribute to HR projects and initiatives such as policy updates, training programs, and process improvements
• Assists with new-hire orientations

Job Qualifications

• • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • Bilingual in English/Spanish
  • 3+ years of HR experience, with a strong focus on leave administration and benefits
  • Solid understanding of FMLA, ADA, COBRA, HIPAA, and applicable state leave laws
  • Experience working with HRIS and benefits administration systems
  • Demonstrated Knowledge of employee benefits and applicable laws
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with discretion
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills

• HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR)
• Experience working with third-party leave administrators and benefits brokers
• Multi-state leave administration experience

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with Company staff and others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to assume responsibility and exercise good judgment in making decisions within the scope of authority of the position.
• Ability to readily adapt to changing priorities and take direction from more than one staff member.
• Ability to think and work effectively under pressure and accurately complete tasks within established times.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, to prioritize tasks, meet multiple deadlines, and ensure that work is accomplished in the time frame required.
• Ability to be highly organized and provide careful attention to detail