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Description
JOB SUMMARY
Purity Dairy has immediate job openings for well-versed Sr. Human Resources Specialist who can demonstrate full proficiency of daily Human Resources processes and tools and assist employees and the Human Resources (HR) team in delivering a full spectrum of HR services, including recruitment, payroll, leave management, onboarding, employee transactions, and possibly safety or other related areas. Serve as a resource for employees and answer HR questions. Provide guidance to team members with less experience. Process personnel information and handle highly confidential material. Complete work with a limited degree of supervision.
Purity Dairy is a farmer-owned brand of Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), a dairy marketing cooperative owned by more than 12,500 family farmers. Our mark matters and it represents the wholesomeness of dairy that we share with our communities and loved ones. DFA manufactures a variety of dairy products, including cheese, butter, fluid milk, ice cream, dairy ingredients and more, under well-known and established regional brands. Our fingerprints touch thousands of brands across the marketplace, and we’re passionate about delivering the simple pleasures of dairy to people everywhere, straight from our family farm-owners. At Purity Dairy we create milk and cultured products and are proud to provide families with fresh, delicious dairy.
By joining DFA, you can help us continue to make a difference that matters. We care deeply about the well-being of our neighbors and friends, and we celebrate the diversity of our company and our world. It takes an incredible team to deliver the goodness of dairy and enrich our communities – come join us!
THIS POSITION CAN MAKE:
- $27-$29/hour (based on experience)
SCHEDULE: 7 AM-4PM or 8 AM-5PM
BENEFITS:
- 401(k) with company contribution
- Competitive pay
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Career growth opportunities – we promote from within!
- Comprehensive healthcare benefits
- Service recognition and employee rewards
- Employee referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Scholarship Opportunities for employee and immediate family members
- Work for dairy farm families
Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Administer payroll processing (e.g., tracking, auditing, transmitting, and correcting payroll transactions)
- Perform recruiting activities for the location such as resume screening, scheduling interviews, reference checks, background check/testing completion, etc.
- Assist the HR team and management to identify creative sourcing and hiring strategies and tactics to support staffing needs
- Coordinate the recruitment and onboarding of temporary employees in partnership with established contingent staffing agencies according to location needs
- Coordinate travel for candidates traveling outside of the area. Submit expense reports for candidates with expenses accrued while traveling for interviews
- Assist with or facilitate the new hire onboarding process
- Coordinate new employee orientation for new hires; ensure new hire paperwork is complete including tax documents, I-9, E-verify, etc.
- Serve as a liaison to employees with employee benefits questions; assist with new hire benefit enrollment and open enrollment
- Submit terminations and employee changes to payroll in a timely manner
- Facilitate leave management to ensure smooth transactions between employees, leave management system, payroll, and benefits
- Maintain employee personnel files, recruiting documentation, employment verification, benefits information, and other documentation as required; track and follow-up on any missing documentation as needed
- Respond to HR inquiries either directly to the requesting party or provide background information for HR management team members regarding the inquiry
- Serve as a liaison for corporate communications and post/distribute communications as appropriate
- Maintain required employment law postings in assigned location
- Support employee engagement process and actively participate in/plan/recommend employee recognition or appreciation events
- Coordinate training activities; ensure that new hire and employee training is completed in a timely manner and attend monthly DairyU coordinator meetings
- Complete unemployment claims in required timeframe
- Compile information for special reports and projects; coordinate and distribute reports
- The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required
Requirements
Education and Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Undergraduate degree and/or Human Resources course work preferred
- 2 to 4 years of Human Resources experience, preferably in a generalist role
- Certification and/or License – may be required during course of employment
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of and skill with Microsoft Office Suite and company computer systems
- Knowledge of applicable federal and state employment laws
- Able to discreetly handle sensitive/confidential employee information
- Able to maintain confidentiality of information
- Able to recognize issues and patterns and proactively identify and resolve potential issues, questions, etc.
- Able to demonstrate a high degree of accuracy and thoroughness in executed tasks
- Able to respond courteously and efficiently to inquiries, complaints, and requests
- Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
- Able to interact positively and work effectively with others (interpersonal skills)
- Able to multi-task and organize own work activities
- Must be able to read, write and speak English
DFA is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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