About this role
GENERAL PURPOSE
Under general supervision, assist employees, the Human Resources (HR) team, and Management in delivering a full spectrum of HR services, including recruitment, leave management, onboarding, employee transactions, and safety or other related areas. Serve as a resource for employees and answer general HR questions. Process personnel information and handle highly confidential material.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- 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
- 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
- Assist with facilitation of 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
- Assist with coordination of training activities; ensure that new hire and employee training is completed in a timely manner and attend monthly DairyU coordinator meetings
- Assist with completion of unemployment claims in required timeframe
- Support other departments and management with administrative tasks
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.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
· High school diploma or equivalent
· Undergraduate degree and/or human resources course work preferred
· 1 to 3 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 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
An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans