**Job Description** Demonstrate full proficiency of daily human resources processes and tools and 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 HR questions. Provide guidance to team members with less experience. Process personnel information and handle highly confidential material. Complete work with a limited degree of supervision. 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 + Compile information for special reports and projects; coordinate and distribute reports + 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** + Undergraduate degree and/or human resources course work preferred + 2 to 4 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 recognize issues and patterns and proactively identify and resolve potential issues, questions, etc. + 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 **Pay Range** $24.00- $28.00 Per Hour