Wonderful Citrus is North America’s leading integrated grower, shipper and packer of fresh citrus, including clementines/mandarins, navel and Valencia oranges, lemons, limes, grapefruits, and other citrus varieties. Wonderful Citrus farms more than 74,000 acres of fresh citrus and has supplier relationships around the world to ensure a year-round supply. Our citrus can be found in all channels of distribution, with our consumer brands most visible in the produce department of grocery stores across the globe under our flagship consumer brands, Wonderful Halos Mandarins, Wonderful Seedless Lemons, and Wonderful Sweet Scarletts Texas Red Grapefruit.

Overview:

Human Resources Intern will assist functional HR areas to learn and attain hands on experience with all capacities of HR field. HR Intern will be assigned projects that will enhance experience and teach on procedures for HR functions. This position reports to the HR Director at Wonderful Citrus.

Here's what you'll do:

• Provide HR support, including but not limited to the following areas: employee relations, new employee orientation, company events, and leaves-of-absence.
• Actively communicates health and safety information to employees and participates in accident, injury and illness prevention activities.
• Administer policies and procedures as required, new hire paperwork including I-9s, W-4s, background screen, drug testing, etc.
• Document and maintain administrative procedures for assigned processes.
• Develop and implement a proactive employee relations environment balancing management and employee concerns.
• Assist the HR team to support all major Human Resource procedures.
• Help deal with general employee questions, employee relations issues and company policy matters.
• Maintain HRIS to include Payroll and all HR requirements.
• Perform special projects as needed within the HR function.
• Answers incoming telephone calls and refers to proper manager for handling.
• Creates memos, and posts and distributes to employees.
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

Here's what you'll bring to the table:

• Enrolled in a full-time accredited university/college Junior/Senior standing.
• Familiarity with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within benefits and HR.
• Must be at least 18 years of age or older
• Must be highly proficient with Microsoft Office systems (specifically Excel, Word and PowerPoint).
• Knowledge of federal and state regulations and compliance requirements
• Ability to confidentially maintain personal information. Understands and respects the sensitive nature of information and handles discreetly and effectively.
• Bilingual English/Spanish required.
• High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations and documentation.
• Excellent communication (oral and written) skills with a genuine desire to help and assist employees at all levels.
• A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required.
• Excellent customer service skills and detail orientation.
• Demonstrated ability to organize and multi-task.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedures manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• The employee frequently is required to stand; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and climb or balance.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Wonderful's dedication to you:

• Competitive benefits package including Medical, Vision, Dental, 401k
• Continued training and generous Education Reimbursement Program
• Paid sick, vacation and holiday time
• Wonderful Giving (www.wonderfulgiving.com) -- allowing you to donate company money to a cause of your choice

Why Choose Wonderful?

Wonderful Citrus is part of The Wonderful Company, a privately held $6 billion global company dedicated to harvesting health and happiness around the world. Its iconic brands include FIJI Water, POM Wonderful, Wonderful Pistachios, Wonderful Halos, Wonderful Seedless Lemons, Teleflora, and JUSTIN and Lewis Cellars wines. The Wonderful Company’s connection to consumers has health at its heart and giving back in its DNA. 

To learn more about The Wonderful Company, its products, and its core values, please visit wonderful.com, or follow The Wonderful Company on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram. To learn more about the company’s corporate social responsibility impact, visit csr.wonderful.com. 

Wonderful Citrus and The Wonderful Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and with opportunities for advancement. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories.

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