New Hire Experience Coordinator- DeKalb, IL area
About The Position
The HR Representative – New Hire Success & Retention supports new employees as they transition into swine production operations. The role serves as a consistent HR connection during employees’ first 90 days and contributes to a positive employee experience supporting retention, engagement, animal care, biosecurity, safety, and farm performance. The coordinator conducts structured 30-, 60-, and 90-day follow-ups to learn how new employees are adjusting to farm life, training, leadership, scheduling, housing, team dynamics, and job expectations. The position identifies concerns early, communicates appropriately with farm leadership, and helps ensure employees have the support and resources needed to succeed as long-term members of the production team.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree or equivalent experience.
- Excellent Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills.
- Effective time management to meet deadlines.
- Detail-oriented.
- Strong communication, relationship-building, and organizational skills.
- Ability to multitask, work under pressure, and meet deadlines.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to get to work and attend meetings.
- Travel as needed to various locations.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Nice To Haves
- Farm background with swine experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Complete 30-, 60-, and 90-day check-ins with all new employees in swine operations.
- Build trusting relationships with new hires and provide an HR resource outside the immediate farm leadership structure.
- Ask consistent questions to understand employee experiences and identify potential retention concerns.
- Evaluate how well new employees are adjusting to the farm environment and production team.
- Determine whether employees’ experiences match what was communicated during recruiting and onboarding.
- Identify barriers that may prevent new employees from succeeding on the farm.
- Confirm employees understand their job responsibilities, work schedule, attendance expectations, biosecurity requirements, animal-care expectations, and performance standards.
- Identify concerns early and ensure appropriate follow-up occurs.
- Document check-ins and action items accurately.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
