HR Generalist

Primary Objectives of the Position:

This position will assist in multiple facets of human resources (recruitment, onboarding/offboarding employees, employee development, benefit administration, leave management and compliance) supporting the entire employee life cycle, fostering positive employee relations and company culture. 

Major Areas of Accountability:

• Communicate regularly with supervisory staff to identify staffing needs.
• Lead in the recruitment and retention of the cooperative’s workforce.
• Post open positions, track and screen applicants, coordinate candidate interviews with hiring managers, and extend job offers.
• Coordinate new hire onboarding with department supervisors and safety team.
• Partner with the safety team in helping employees gain CDL licensures and endorsements.
• Foster a learning environment for student interns and high school on-the-job program participants.
• Enforce provisions in Employee Handbook.
• Coordinate FMLA and personal leaves of absence ensuring compliance with all federal and state laws and regulations.
• Assist with annual benefit enrollment, track eligibility and enrollment for all employees.
• Ensure the accuracy of benefit payroll deductions and benefit carrier invoices.
• Serve as a plan administrator for the cooperative’s 401(k) retirement plan.
• Contribute to HR initiatives that improve internal processes and policies.
• Maintain accurate employee records within the HRIS system.
• Serve as backup to the bi-weekly payroll processing function.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

• 2-5 years of human resources experience.
• Post-secondary education in human resources, business administration or an agricultural field; or HR certification SHRM-CP preferred.
• Moderate knowledge of employment and payroll laws.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong communications, organizational, and people skills.
• Elevated level of discretion, integrity and professionalism when managing sensitive information.
• This position is ideal for someone that works extremely well in a team setting.
• Must be able to perform all physical requirements of the position.

Value-Added Qualifications:

• Previous experience with payroll and HRIS systems; experience with Paylocity is a plus.
• Cooperative experience or agricultural background is helpful.

Salary: $65,000-$90,000

While a salary range has been established for this role, the final compensation package will be tailored to the individual's level of experience and expertise.