Human Resources Generalist

Westby Cooperative Crea•Westby, WI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This exempt position provides support to the Human Resources department and Cooperative employees. The Human Resources and Payroll Business Partner manages the HRIS for the Cooperative and serves as the payroll processor. This position works within the Cooperatives business office hours of Monday through Friday, 8 am - 5 pm, however, flexibility is needed to meet the needs of all employees, including manufacturing employees working varied days and hours. Candidates who are bilingual and fluent in Spanish are preferred. Position Summary: The Human Resources and Payroll Business Partner manages the HRIS for the Cooperative and serves as the payroll processor. This position manages the time and attendance program, processes the Cooperative payroll and provides wage and hour analytics reporting. The Human Resources Payroll and Business Partner assists in promoting and developing programs and incentives for the benefit of employees while focusing on meeting the Westby Cooperative Creamery’s Mission and Vision with a focus on safety, quality, and productivity goals.

Requirements

Associate Degree in Human Resources Management and three or more years similar work experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
Strong understanding of local, state and federal employment laws.
Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and HR Management Systems is required.
Strong organizational and time management skills with ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining close attention to detail.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build rapport and establish relationships at all levels of the organization.
Ability to prioritize workload and self-manage projects, handle multiple tasks, and meet strict deadlines is required.
Ability to handle sensitive information with professionalism and confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

Preferred candidates will be bilingual.

Responsibilities

Manages the HRIS, time and attendance and security programs.
Manages the time and attendance program.
Performs payroll processing responsibilities.
Maintains employee attendance data and prepares accurate monthly and annual perfect attendance reports.
Coordinates recruitment and onboarding of non-exempt employees.
Prepares and participates in onboarding of new employees and completes tasks relative to onboarding.
Maintains weekly budgeted staffing report.
Coordinates and documents fitting, assignment, service requests of employee uniforms, boots, locker, and boot closet assignment.
Coordinates and processes all benefit enrollments, benefit changes and terminations.
Manages the Fit for Life wellness benefit program by developing, coordinating and promoting the program and processing Fit for Life payroll annually.
Coordinates the reporting and processing of worker compensation claims.
Participates as an active member of the culture committee
Performs customer service functions by providing employees with information or services requested and proactively engaging with employees.
Audits and updates company posters to ensure legal compliance and maintains communication resources weekly, i.e. bulletin boards at all facilities, HR racks, job posting board, plant lunch room monitor, etc.
Supports the Human Resources Department strategic plan by actively participating in department initiatives.
Maintains personnel records, scanning and filing of employee documentation and record retention.
Prepares initial SOP’s for all position responsibilities and updates as changes occur and following annual review of procedures.
May perform other duties as assigned.