Human Resources Associate

Hilmar Cheese Company Inc.•Dodge City, KS
•$47,718 - $71,577

About The Position

The Human Resources Associate coordinates and implements office services for the site Human Resources team, including records control, projects, and other administrative activities. The role interprets operating policies and uses independent judgment to resolve administrative problems. It may involve handling sensitive or confidential information. The position supports timekeeping compliance, onboarding, recruiting activities, employee events, employee inquiries, unemployment claims, and the general administrative needs of the HR team. The work is primarily performed in an office environment and is mostly sedentary, with the ability to lift up to 30 pounds required. Each employee is responsible for understanding their role in manufacturing and distributing safe, wholesome, high-quality products. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

  • High school diploma, associate degree, or two years of related experience.
  • Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.
  • Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Strong analytical and project management skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact at all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

  • Associate degree and three years of related experience, or bachelor’s degree and one year of related experience.
  • Knowledge of the functional areas of Human Resources management.

Responsibilities

  • Audit and monitor hourly timecard exceptions weekly to help ensure compliance with state and federal laws.
  • Provide routine coaching and refresher training to supervisors on timekeeping compliance and best practices, under the direction of Site HR leadership.
  • Support supervisors in delivering coaching and corrective actions related to timekeeping policy.
  • Support new-hire orientation through document preparation, conducting orientation as needed, and SuccessFactors onboarding.
  • Support and assist with recruiting events.
  • Use software applications to assemble, manipulate, and format data and reports.
  • Administer unit operating practices, including record-keeping systems and forms control.
  • Assist with special projects, office activities, employee events, and Employee Engagement Committee events.
  • Generate routine correspondence as needed.
  • Maintain records through filing, retrieval, retention, and storage.
  • Respond to employee inquiries and schedule meetings under the direction of HR team leadership.
  • Respond to unemployment claims.
  • Manage confidential information.
  • Prioritize work and meet deadlines in a fast-paced working environment.
  • Understand and fulfill the employee’s role in the manufacture and distribution of safe, wholesome, high-quality products.
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