Be UnCommon with UnCommon Farms

Manager, Technology Systems

At UnCommon Farms, we specialize in innovative, sustainable solutions that empower farm businesses to thrive. Dedicated to driving agricultural success, we offer a range of services designed to streamline operations, enhance productivity, and support growth.

Join Our Team!

We’re seeking a visionary and results-oriented Manager of Technology Systems to lead the charge in digital transformation and systems optimization. If you’re a strategic thinker with a passion for agriculture and a knack for enhancing business operations through innovative technology, this opportunity is for you!

The Team

"UNCOMMON" means being out of the ordinary //: rare, extraordinary, unique, exceptional. UnCommon Farms is unrelenting in our pursuit to build the most valuable community of farmers in North America. Together, we empower farm families to achieve their goals and control their future.

Why You’ll Love This Role

As the Manager of Technology Systems, you’ll:

• Define and evolve the company’s technology roadmap to align with business goals and drive innovation. You’ll identify opportunities for automation, integration, and scalability across departments.
• Lead digital transformation, evaluating and implementing emerging technologies (including AI) to ensure UnCommon Farms stays ahead of the curve.
• Oversee and optimize all critical business systems, including proprietary software (Ag Manager), HubSpot, Teamwork, Microsoft 365, and other core cloud-based tools. You’ll ensure seamless integration, workflow automation, and system performance to support operational excellence.
• Manage a cross-functional team of internal developers, staff, and third-party vendors. You’ll mentor and build a collaborative, innovative, and accountable technology culture, setting clear goals and expectations for the team.
• Champion IT security, compliance, and business continuity, developing and enforcing policies for data privacy, infrastructure performance, and software licensing.
• Partner with leadership and key stakeholders to gather requirements, ensure technology delivers real business value, and serve as a trusted technology advisor for executive decision-making and resource planning.
• Provide operational support and end-user services, overseeing onboarding, training, and change management initiatives to ensure smooth adoption of systems and processes across the organization.
• Manage IT assets and vendor relationships, including tracking technology resources, negotiating software and service contracts, and ensuring cost-effective solutions.
• Support company meetings and presentations by setting up and managing AV systems, collaboration tools, and technical troubleshooting for internal and executive events.
• Document system configurations, workflows, and policies, ensuring continuity and knowledge sharing to future-proof UnCommon Farms’ technology infrastructure.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of IT management or systems leadership experience.
• Proven success managing software development teams and vendors, driving digital transformation, and modernizing systems.
• Strong knowledge of CRM (preferably HubSpot), project management tools (Teamwork), and accounting/ERP systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365, SharePoint, cloud-based infrastructure, APIs, and automation tools like Zapier and Make.

Why You’ll Love Working at UnCommon Farms:

We believe in taking care of our team, offering a competitive benefits package designed to help you thrive:

• Flexibility: This position offers a hybrid work option, combining remote work flexibility with 2 days a week in the office in Brighton, Illinois.
• Comprehensive Coverage: Medical, dental, vision, and more.
• Peace of Mind: Company-provided long-term disability, life, and AD&D insurance.
• Financial Growth: 401(k) with a 50% company match.
• Time to Recharge: Start with 3 weeks of paid vacation, 1 week of paid sick time, and 11 company-paid holidays.
• Casual & Comfortable: A relaxed dress code so you can focus on what matters.
• Invest in Your Future: Tuition assistance to help you achieve your goals.

Competitive Compensation That Rewards Your Expertise

At UnCommon Farms, we recognize and value the skills and experience you bring to the table. Our compensation package is designed to be both fair and competitive, reflecting the qualifications, education, and expertise needed for success in this role.

Estimated Salary Range: $90, 000- $113,500 per year
Your final offer will be tailored to your unique background, including your qualifications, certifications, experience, and training.

Ready to take the next step in your career? Join us in shaping the future of agriculture through innovative technology leadership and transformative solutions.

Apply Now!

Jr. Tax Preparer

At UnCommon Farms, we specialize in innovative, sustainable solutions that empower farm businesses to thrive. Dedicated to driving agricultural success, we offer a range of services designed to streamline operations, enhance productivity, and support growth.

Join Our Team!

We’re seeking a detail oriented and dependable Jr. Tax Preparer to assist with preparing income, payroll, property, and sales tax returns for individuals, businesses, nonprofits, s and c corps and more. This role also supports year-end tax planning, client consulting, marketing efforts, and provides admin support to the Senior Tax Manager. If you’re self-motivated with a passion for agriculture and a knack for all things tax, this opportunity is for you!

The Team

"UNCOMMON" means being out of the ordinary //: rare, extraordinary, unique, exceptional. UnCommon Farms is unrelenting in our pursuit to build the most valuable community of farmers in North America. Together, we empower farm families to achieve their goals and control their future.

Why You’ll Love This Role

As the Jr. Tax Preparer, you’ll:

• Assist in the preparation of federal and state income tax returns for individuals, partnerships, corporations, s-corporations, and fiduciaries. Ensure accuracy and compliance with applicable tax laws and regulations.
• Participate in year-end tax planning activities by gathering relevant client data, running preliminary analyses, and collaborating with the tax team to develop tax-saving strategies.
• Assist with preparation and filing of quarterly and annual payroll tax forms for clients, including Forms 941, 943, FUTA, SUTA, State 941, 1096, W-3, W-2, and 1099, along with managing electronic tax payments to ensure timely compliance.
• Assist in preparing sales tax returns for clients, ensuring accurate reporting and adherence to state and local sales tax requirements.
• Participate in meetings with agriculture clients to review their tax return, line-by-line, answering their questions and explaining tax situations in a clear manner.
• Conduct tax research by reading and interpreting tax codes, regulations and rulings. Collaborate with the Senior Tax Manager to review findings and determine appropriate tax treatments.
• Review client inquiries and notices related to tax filings. Work with associates to prepare accurate and timely responses or resolutions
• Provide clerical assistance to the Senior Tax Manager, including scheduling appointments, gathering and organizing client tax documents, scanning and filing tax returns, processing client payments, greeting visitors, and coordinating communication between field staff and corporate offices.
• Support marketing initiatives and other firm projects as needed, contributing to business development efforts and internal operations.
• Additional duties as assigned.

What We’re Looking For

• 1-3 Years of Accounting and/or Public Tax Experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, especially Excel. QuickBooks experience a plus.
• Ability and willingness to learn and become proficient in using accounting and tax software.
• Future plan to work toward a CPA or Enrolled Agent desired.

Why You’ll Love Working at UnCommon Farms:

We believe in taking care of our team, offering a competitive benefits package designed to help you thrive:

• Flexibility: This full-time hybrid role offers a mix of in-office and remote work.
• During the off-season (some of Q2 through Q4), you’ll work two days a week in our Geneseo, IL office and the rest remotely.
• During the busy season (portions of Q4, all of Q1, and some of Q2), the role shifts primarily onsite to collaborate closely with our Senior Tax Manager. Comprehensive Coverage: Medical, dental, vision, and more.
• Peace of Mind: Company-provided long-term disability, life, and AD&D insurance.
• Financial Growth: 401(k) with a 50% company match.
• Time to Recharge: Start with 3 weeks of paid vacation, 1 week of paid sick time, and 11 company-paid holidays.
• Casual & Comfortable: A relaxed dress code so you can focus on what matters.
• Invest in Your Future: Tuition assistance to help you achieve your goals.

Competitive Compensation That Rewards Your Expertise

At UnCommon Farms, we recognize and value the skills and experience you bring to the table. Our compensation package is designed to be both fair and competitive, reflecting the qualifications, education, and expertise needed for success in this role.

Estimated Salary Range: $40,000 - $55,000 per year
Your final offer will be tailored to your unique background, including your qualifications, certifications, experience, and training.

Ready to take the next step in your career? Join us in shaping the future of agriculture through delivering accurate tax filing practices, building meaningful relationships and delivering innovative solutions to help our organization succeed.

Apply Now!

HR Generalist

At UnCommon Farms, we specialize in innovative, sustainable solutions that empower farm businesses to thrive. Dedicated to driving agricultural success, we offer a range of services designed to streamline operations, enhance productivity, and support growth.

Join Our Team!
We’re seeking a high-performing, action-oriented HR Generalist to join our people-focused team at UnCommon Farms. This role offers the rare opportunity to flex your HR expertise in both traditional corporate support and external client consulting. If you're a multitasker who thrives on variety, values ownership, and wants to make a tangible difference every day, we want to hear from you.

The Team

"UNCOMMON" means being out of the ordinary //: rare, extraordinary, unique, exceptional. UnCommon Farms is unrelenting in our pursuit to build the most valuable community of farmers in North America. Together, we empower farm families to achieve their goals and control their future.

Why You’ll Love This Role

This is more than just a desk job. You’ll play a central role in one of the most visible and in-demand departments at UnCommon Farms—helping shape the employee experience for our internal team while also guiding farm families through complex HR challenges. You'll get to lead, build, problem-solve, and grow—all while supporting a mission-driven organization that values community and progress.

Corporate HR Responsibilities

• Lead the corporate payroll, benefits and 401k programs and administration and all related reporting.
• Primary liaison between UnCommon Farms and external vendors (health, disability, retirement providers), coordinating through the HR Business Partner.
• Partner with all HR team members on corporate strategic and tactical HR activities including:
• Provide employee support for payroll and benefits inquiries, escalating issues as needed to the HR Business Partner.
• Draft and maintain clear, up-to-date job descriptions, employee records, policy documents templates and processes to support organizational goals and culture.
• Collaborate with managers and cross-functional teams to support operational HR needs
• Partner with managers and cross-functional teams to deliver responsive, day-to-day HR support

Member HR Consulting Responsibilities

• Support member farms with recruiting, onboarding, job descriptions, compensation, and benefits administration
• Assist in the creation and updates of member employee handbooks, policies, and HR procedures
• Conduct virtual and on-site HR file audits, and provide follow-up reports and solutions
• Support and advise members on federal /state employment laws, benefits, and compliance
• Deliver training and development programs for members via virtual sessions, peer groups, conferences, and on-farm workshops
• Maintain and update policy templates and HR documentation to ensure member compliance and effectiveness

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field
• 3–5 years’ experience administering multi-state payroll, benefits, and 401(k) programs.
• Experience in the agriculture sector is highly desirable.
• 3-5 years HR generalist experience in job analysis and organizational development, employee development, policy development, performance management, employee relations and compensation support.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state employment laws.
• Highly organized with excellent written and verbal skills.
• Comfortable developing and delivering HR training and communications.
• Proficient with HRIS systems (Paylocity preferred) and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Why You’ll Love Working at UnCommon Farms:

We believe in taking care of our team, offering a competitive benefits package designed to help you thrive:

• Flexible Schedule: This role offers a hybrid schedule, allowing you to work remotely with two days per week onsite at our Brighton, Illinois office.
• Comprehensive Coverage: Medical, dental, vision, and more.
• Peace of Mind: Company-provided long-term disability, life, and AD&D insurance.
• Financial Growth: 401(k) with a 50% company match.
• Time to Recharge: Start with 3 weeks of paid vacation, 1 week of paid sick time, and 11 company-paid holidays.
• Casual & Comfortable: A relaxed dress code so you can focus on what matters.
• Invest in Your Future: Tuition assistance to help you achieve your goals.

Competitive Compensation That Rewards Your Expertise

At UnCommon Farms, we recognize and value the skills and experience you bring to the table. Our compensation package is designed to be both fair and competitive, reflecting the qualifications, education, and expertise needed for success in this role.

Estimated Salary Range: $65,000 -$75,000 per year

*Your final offer will be tailored to your unique background, including your qualifications, certifications, experience, and training.

Ready to elevate your HR career with a company that’s redefining agriculture? Join UnCommon Farms and play a key role in empowering farm families and internal teams alike—combining hands-on HR expertise with innovative consulting to create meaningful impact every day.

Apply Now!