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

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