**Job Description** Under general supervision of the on-site HR Manager, this role will assist employees and the Human Resources (HR) team in delivering a full spectrum of HR services, including recruitment, payroll, leave management, onboarding, employee transactions, and possibly safety or other related areas. Serve as a resource for employees and answer general HR questions. Process personnel information and handle highly confidential material. Full-cyle recruitment is an essential function of this on-site role. Duties include: + 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 + Facilitate the new hire onboarding process with an emphasis on an exceptional onboarding experience + Coordinate new employee orientation for new hires; ensure new hire paperwork is complete including tax documents, I-9, E-verify, etc. + 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 + Submit terminations and employee changes to payroll in a timely manner + Facilitate 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 + Maintain required employment law postings in assigned location + Support employee engagement process and actively participate in/plan/recommend employee recognition or appreciation events + Coordinate training activities; ensure that new hire and employee training is completed in a timely manner and attend monthly DairyU coordinator meetings + Complete unemployment claims in required timeframe. + The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. **Requirements** Requirements: Education and Experience + High school diploma or equivalent + Undergraduate degree and/or human resources course work preferred + 1 to 3 years of human resources experience, preferably in a generalist role + Certification and/or License – may be required during course of employment Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities + 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 This is an on-site role based out of Rensselaer, NY. Applicant must demonstrate flexibility when needing to meet with employees working various shifts. Garelick Farms is an Equal Opportunity Employer. **Pay Range** $26.00-$28.00/hour