Company Overview
Lennard Ag Company is a family-owned, three-generations-deep farming operation that has been producing and delivering quality vegetables and grain crops since 1947. Specializing in potatoes, we grow over 14,000 acres in Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, South Carolina, and North Carolina. We combine strong industry traditions with cutting-edge agricultural practices, advanced technology, and the latest management practices. Anchored by our strong history, Lennard Ag Company’s modern operations are complemented by our care for the land, our community, and the people with whom we work.
Position Summary
Lennard Ag Company is seeking a
Bilingual HR Generalist (English/Spanish) in Howe, Indiana to support our growing, multi-state agricultural operations. This is a highly organized, detail-oriented role ideal for someone who can balance office-based administrative work with hands-on housing coordination, while serving as a key support resource for our seasonal and year-round workforce.
Key Responsibilities
HR Generalist & H-2A Coordination
- Serve as the primary H-2A Coordinator for Lennard Ag Company and affiliated entities
- Coordinate H-2A recruitment efforts with recruiters in South Africa, Mexico, and the U.S.
- Review and pre-screen H-2A applications; schedule interviews with Farm Managers
- Coordinate accepted candidates through the full H-2A visa process, ensuring compliance and documentation accuracy
- Manage and track required H-2A documentation, including passports, visas, international driver's licenses, and I-94 records.
- Oversee H-2A contracts, extensions, and renewals
- Coordinate international and domestic travel:
- Work with travel agents in South Africa and the U.S.
- Arrange round-trip flights and adjust travel plans as needed
- Manage and maintain H-2A visa cards and related paperwork
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and program-specific H-2A regulations
Housing Coordination
- Manage approximately 30 migrant housing units across 7 locations for Lennard Ag Company and S&L
- Coordinate housing leases, move-in and move-out processes, housing assignments, and movement records.
- Conduct and coordinate state and local housing inspections and housing orientations for migrant workers, including rules and expectations.
- Maintain detailed housing logs and compliance documentation
- Coordinate housing repairs, maintenance, cleanings, and unit turnarounds
- Order housing-related supplies and furnishings as needed
- Serve as a point of contact for housing-related issues and resolutions
HR Team Support
- Provide backup support to the HR team as needed, including payroll assistance, timecard review, and new employee orientation and onboarding support
- Assist with general HR administrative duties during peak seasonal periods
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Bilingual - English and Spanish (required)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a team
- Conscientious and dependable with a strong sense of ownership
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills, demonstrating professionalism, tact, empathy, and courtesy
- Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree is a plus
Working Conditions
- Standard hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday-Friday
- Office-based role with regular interaction across departments and locations
- Work environment requires flexibility and responsiveness to spontaneous workforce and housing needs
