Human Resources Supervisor

 OUR TEAM IS OUR BEST ASSET

About West Liberty Foods

 West Liberty Foods was formed in 1996 under the guiding principles of the Iowa Turkey Growers Cooperative. Carrying on Iowa’s rich farming tradition, our grower/owners are committed to animal health and welfare while delivering superior-quality turkeys — a philosophy that has helped family farms grow and thrive for generations. The continued success of West Liberty Foods is due to the dedication, enthusiasm and support of our grower/owners.

 Our mission is to be a leading food manufacturer by converting needs, ideas and expertise into value for our members, business partners and consumers.

 West Liberty Foods manufactures hundreds of meat and poultry products that can be found in well-known grocery stores and top restaurant chains nationwide. Recognized as one of the top protein processors in North America, we have the capacity to produce over 650 million pounds of food products per year across our facilities. We are The Surprisingly Big Company®, and we’re right in your backyard.

Build your career with West Liberty Foods and be a part of an exciting, collaborative team environment! 

 Human Resources Manager is responsible for executing HR processes and overall administration, coordination, risk management and evaluation of the Human Resources function at an individual facility.  The Human Resources Manager will foster a workplace environment consistent with The WLF Way, modeling and coaching the Leadership Competency Model. 

 We are currently hiring for:

 Job Title:  Human Resources Supervisor

Wage Range: Depending on Experience; $68,000 to $78,000.

 Job Summary: The Human Resources Supervisor is responsible for providing customer service to both internal and external customers.  The Human Resources Supervisor will oversee daily functions of the Human Resources Department including but not limited to staffing, benefits, training, enforcing policies, etc.

 Primary Responsibilities: 

• Assist with payroll issues as needed.
• Works directly with team members, department leads, and supervisors/managers to ensure HR practices and procedures are developed, maintained and enforced.
• Review and discuss disciplinary concerns with team members and their supervisors.
• Assist with the full life-cycle of our team members which includes but not limited to:
  
  • Internal Staffing
  • Orientation of new team members
  • Benefit enrollment
  • Maintenance of team member records, including I-9 verification
  • Leave of absence programs
  • Attendance Program
  • Respond and investigate team member concerns
• Proactively monitoring all aspects of the Human Resources function that will impact compliance with laws.
• Monitor culture and climate of the workforce to determine direction of needed initiatives.
• Maintain open communications with team members.
• Coordinates efforts with all departments.
• Collaborates and assists in work comp cases and investigations.
• Other duties as assigned.

 Job Requirements:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be able to work overtime and weekends as needed. 
• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources related field or equivalent is preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of progressive Human Resource experience including supervisory experience.
• Multilingual skill set is preferred.  English and Spanish.
• Prior experience in a manufacturing environment is beneficial.
• Demonstrated experience working in a fast past environment and able to use independent judgment to organize and prioritize work.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to lead a team of resourceful and skilled team members.
• Advanced computer skills including Google Suite.
• Previous experience with timekeeping systems, Ultipro is a plus.
• Must be able to work independently without constant supervision.
• Must be able to problem solve.
• Must be able to work in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to adjust quickly to changing demands.
• Must be able to work extended hours and weekends if needed.
• Ability to lead, motivate and develop others.
• Coaching and performance management experience a plus.
• Candidates must successfully pass post-offer/pre-employment drug test and background screen.

West Liberty Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.  

West Liberty Foods is committed to providing all team members with predictable work schedules that accommodate the universal need to spend time away from work to rest, relax, and spend time with family and friends. However, as a food manufacturer, West Liberty Foods is responsible for producing perishable products. To help ensure that our food products meet the quality and safety standards our customers expect, team members may, at times, be asked or expected to work overtime, weekends, or holidays. West Liberty Foods remains committed to its overtime, weekend, and holiday pay policies, and will schedule team members for those hours on a volunteer-first basis, whenever possible.

To be considered an applicant for this position, you must apply online on our careersite at https://careers.wlfoods.com/.