About this role
Overview:
"We Haul Wholesome" at Dairy Farmers of America - the leading milk marketing cooperative and dairy food processor within the United States. Our drivers transport raw milk from farm to processing plants. We are passionate about the farmer-owners, the dairy industry, and supplying consumers with safe and nutritious products.
We Offer:
- Competitive pay
- Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD
- 401k Employer Match
- Generous vacation (144 hours, 1st Year)
- Challenging and fulfilling career
General Purpose:
Manage activities related to recruiting and onboarding, employee engagement, learning and development, compensation, benefits, payroll, and HR compliance. Partner with Centers of Excellence in the management of these activities. Serve as a knowledgeable resource for HR practices and procedures. Develop and maintain effective working collaborations.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Lead the recruitment efforts for hourly, professionals in assigned locations. Function as a primary resource for hiring managers in their recruitment and staffing efforts.
- Lead and execute the orientation and onboarding of new employees.
- Facilitate talent management initiatives to drive engagement, build business capabilities, and enhance retention.
- Provide leadership in the execution of HR processes, practices, and policies in partnership with leader(s)
- Communicate HR practices and procedures to leaders and support them in executing performance activities, compensation tasks, and corrective actions
- Develop recommendations for HR process improvement
- Provide employee relations support for leaders in assigned location
- Oversee payroll processing and process payroll on schedule
- Provide solution and training recommendations to people leaders and employees as appropriate
- Support and track employee engagement action planning and participate in employee engagement team meetings and activities
- Create and provide people analytics to the business including position control tracking, recruiting/hiring reports, turnover reports, exit feedback, and tracking of performance/compensation tasks
Education and Experience:
- Undergraduate degree in Human Resources, Organizational Psychology, Business Administration, or related discipline (or equivalent combination of education and experience); Master’s degree preferred
- 8+ years of progressive generalist human resources experience with leadership attributes or supervisory experience
- Experience with HR information systems and Microsoft Office applications
- Certification and/or License – Human Resources certifications preferred (e.g., PHR/SPHR)
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Comprehensive knowledge of Human Resources principles, concepts, and practices
- Comprehensive knowledge and familiarity with federal, state, and local HR and payroll requirements
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and HRIS systems
- Able to analyze data and make decisions based on all relevant information and build recommendations and solve problems based on this data
- Able to handle challenging or conflict situations with tact and professionalism
- Must be able to read, write and speak English
An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans
Other facts
About Dairy Farmers of America
At Dairy Farmers of America, our 19,000 employees work with one goal in mind – to bring value to our family farm-owners.
As a farmer-owned cooperative, DFA offers rewarding jobs across the nation in a variety of fields, including manufacturing, accounting, communications, marketing, economics, on-farm field services, and more.
We value our employees and reward them with competitive benefits, a supportive working environment, and growth opportunities. We capitalize on the strengths of each individual and ensure that each employee is challenged in their role. Through Dairy University, employees receive online training and job enhancement, classes. Employees also have the opportunity to grow within DFA.
We also want our employees to live a healthy lifestyle and offer a health and wellness program that provides access to online classes and materials tailored to help our employees make healthier choices, as well as an Employee Assistance Program that helps employees with legal and health issues, such as advice on parenting or stress management, and free counseling sessions.
At DFA, we understand that our employees provide value within our organization and in our community. We cultivate a culture of openness, transparency, and integrity where employees are encouraged to voice their opinions and share their ideas. We also believe we have a responsibility to give back the communities in which we operate and work to do so through the DFA Cares Foundation.
Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. is an equal employment employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to minorities, females, veterans, and disabled individuals.
What you'll do
- The Human Resources Manager will manage activities related to recruiting, onboarding, employee engagement, and HR compliance. They will also serve as a resource for HR practices and collaborate with leadership on HR processes.
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