Assistant Human Resources Manager

National Beef; Tama (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family-friendly benefits including H,D

Company paid disability and life

Paid vacation

401(k) with company match

Employee meat purchase program

Job summary

National Beef in Tama, Iowa is seeking an Assistant Human Resources Manager to join our on-site team. You will support hiring, payroll, benefits, and HR programs while ensuring compliance with state and federal policies.

The role emphasizes staff development, reporting, and cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate has HR experience in warehouse settings, strong communication skills, and proficiency with HR software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred but not required.
• 3+ years of HR experience in food distribution or warehouse.
• Knowledge of labor laws, safety regulations, and HR best practices.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and HR software (e.g., iCIMS, UKG).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Bilingual preferred but not required.
• Familiarity with National Beef policies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with plant hiring, terminations, disciplines, payroll and records keeping.
• Maintain training programs, insurance policies and company benefits.
• Handle HR administration (Kronos, Payroll, Attendance policy/bonus, benefits, newsletters).
• Maintain vacations and monthly/quarterly reports.
• Support HR Manager with projects and policy guidance to employees.

Skills

HR experience

Interpersonal skills

MS Office proficiency

Bilingual

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related

Tools

iCIMS

UKG

Job description

Assistant Human Resources Manager

Job Locations

US-IA-Tama

Position Type

Salaried Full Time

Category

Management

Overview

Find your future with National Beef!

Iowa Premium, a National Beef Company, in Tama, Iowa, is seeking to hire a qualified professional to join our team as Assistant Human Resources Manager. With competitive pay and benefits, stable work, and an environment that is caring and supportive, National Beef could become your next career move!

Competitive Wages and Benefits:

• Family-friendly benefits including health, dental, vision, and prescription
• Company paid disability and life insurance
• Paid vacation
• 401 (k) with Company match
• Employee meat purchase program

Responsibilities

Assistant Human Resources Manager responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assist with plant hiring, terminations, disciplines, payroll and records keeping
• Maintain the training programs, insurance policies, company benefits
• Be able to handle all administrative actions in HR- i.e. Kronos, Payroll, Attendance policy/bonus, benefits, newsletter and other policies
• Maintain company Vacations, daily reports, monthly reports, quarterly reports
• Manage other projects needed by Human Resource Manager
• Present write ups for attendance, tardiness and performance issues if necessary
• Ensure compliance with Agency, State and Federal policies, procedures and regulations
• Provide guidance/assistance to employees and supervisors on HR policies
• Confidentiality and compliance with HIPPA
• Other duties as assigned

This is a safety sensitive position. This is an on-site position.

Qualifications

Qualified candidates for the Assistant Human Resources Manager Position should possess the following:

• Preferred bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field, but not required
• 3+ years of experience in HR, preferably in the food distribution or warehouse industry
• Knowledge of labor laws, safety regulations, and HR best practices
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, Power Point)and HR software (e.g., iCIMS, UKG, etc.)
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented food manufacturing or warehouse environment
• Basic office and math skills
• Bilingual preferred but not required
• Familiarity with National Beef Liberal facility and company policies preferred

Qualified candidates for this position will be required to successfully complete the background check.

Must be at least 18 years of age or older.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship at this time.

Company Overview

National Beef is a leader in producing fresh, chilled and further processed beef products for customers in the U.S. and worldwide. We offer a variety of employment opportunities in our production, packaging, and hide tanning facilities that stretch from the western plains to the east coast. We strive to be the preferred employer in every one of those communities, whether it's measured by the number of people employed or the good we do in the area. We invite you to join our family, wherever you call home.

National Beef is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, natural origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, or status as a disabled individual.