HR Generalist: People Programs & Compliance Champion

Dairy-Farmers-of-America,-Inc.; St. George (VT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. is seeking an HR Generalist to support programs across recruitment, payroll, benefits, and employee relations in Vermont.

You will administer personnel transactions, maintain records, and ensure compliant HR practices while delivering excellent service to employees and leadership. Working under an HR manager, you will handle on-boarding, training coordination, EEO/AAP reporting, LOA administration, and payroll processing, contributing to a respectful, compliant

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related discipline.
• 2 to 5 years of progressive generalist Human Resources experience.
• Experience with HR information systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Certification and/or License – Human Resources certifications preferred (e.g., SHRM, HRCI).

Responsibilities

• Administer the recruitment process for non-exempt and/or exempt positions.
• Coordinate requisitions, postings, applicant correspondence, interview schedules, and onboarding.
• Work with hiring managers to recruit and select candidates and coach interviewers.
• Manage onboarding to ensure new employees have a strong experience.
• Process payroll for employees and respond to payroll inquiries.
• Prepare EEO/AAP reporting documents and HR reports.
• Administer benefits enrollment and coordinate wellness programs.
• Handle LOA processes and track return-to-work dates.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Discretion / confidentiality

Multitasking

Education

Undergraduate degree in HR or related field

2-5 years HR generalist experience

Tools

HRIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. is seeking an HR Generalist to support programs across recruitment, payroll, benefits, and employee relations in Vermont.

You will administer personnel transactions, maintain records, and ensure compliant HR practices while delivering excellent service to employees and leadership. Working under an HR manager, you will handle on-boarding, training coordination, EEO/AAP reporting, LOA administration, and payroll processing, contributing to a respectful, compliant