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Dairy Farmers of America Human Resources Specialist in Rensselaer, New York

Job Description

Under general supervision of the on-site HR Manager, this role will 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 general HR questions. Process personnel information and handle highly confidential material.

Full-cyle recruitment is an essential function of this on-site role. Duties include:

  • 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

  • Facilitate the new hire onboarding process with an emphasis on an exceptional onboarding experience

  • Coordinate new employee orientation for new hires; ensure new hire paperwork is complete including tax documents, I-9, E-verify, etc.

  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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.

Requirements

Requirements:

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

This is an on-site role based out of Rensselaer, NY. Applicant must demonstrate flexibility when needing to meet with employees working various shifts. Garelick Farms is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Pay Range $26.00-$28.00/hour

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