HR Specialist

Dairy Farmers of America • Upper Allen Township, PA

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About The Position

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.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1 to 3 years of human resources experience, preferably in a generalist role
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Undergraduate degree and/or human resources course work preferred
• Certification and/or License – may be required during course of employment

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees