**Job Description** GENERAL PURPOSE Under general supervision, 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. JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES · Administer payroll processing (e.g., tracking, auditing, transmitting, and correcting payroll transactions) · 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 · Coordinate the recruitment and onboarding of temporary employees in partnership with established contingent staffing agencies according to location needs · Coordinate travel for candidates traveling outside of the area. Submit expense reports for candidates with expenses accrued while traveling for interviews · 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 · Serve as a liaison for corporate communications and post/distribute communications as appropriate · 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. Other duties may be assigned as required **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 An Equal Opportunity Employer