Human Resource Generalist

Prairie-Farms-Dairy; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Prairie Farms Dairy is seeking a Human Resources Generalist to support the Dubuque plant. The role involves handling personnel and medical files, onboarding, benefits, workers’ compensation, and compliance reporting in a fast-paced environment.

You will interview candidates, check references, coordinate training, and lead projects while ensuring accurate data entry and timely communication with employees and management.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous office experience.
• Preferred: HR experience.
• Preferred: Project management experience.
• Preferred: College degree in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining personnel and medical files and onboarding.
• Interviewing candidates, checking references and background checks.
• Managing workers' compensation, tracking FMLA and benefits.
• Assisting with government reports and data audits.
• Leading projects and coordinating team activities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Excel proficient

Team management

Conflict resolution

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College degree in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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Human Resource Generalist

Full Time Clerical PF - Dubuque, Dubuque, IA, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 12560

Department:Human Resources

Reports To:General Manager

FLSA Status:Exempt

Standard Hours:7:30 AM – 4:30 PM (subject to management’s discretion) and some work outside of these time frames.

Position Overview

The Human Resources Generalist is responsible for, but limited to the following:

The successful applicant will be involved in all facets of Human Resources functions. Responsibilities may include maintaining personnel and medical files, interviewing, checking references, obtaining background checks, compiling information for government reports, auditing various data, managing annual projects, coordinating workers’ compensation claims, tracking FMLA, assisting with employee benefits and onboarding, reviewing contracts, composing discipline and termination letters, protesting and appealing unemployment claims, assisting employees with questions in person and via phone and/or email, managing and delegating projects, and the ability to lead a team. Will also assist with tracking all plant trainings and job requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintaining personnel and medical files.
• Interviewing and checking references.
• Handling disciplinary and termination procedures.
• Tracking attendance for applicable employees.
• Documenting and tracking absences accordingly.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous office experience.

The following is preferred:

• Previous experience in the Human Resources field
• Experience with Project Management
• College Degree in a related field

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to work without direct supervision.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.

Required Soft Skills:

• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a diverse team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills.
• Coachable and willing to learn.
• Ability to work without direct supervision.

Competency

• Must be able to read and write English and perform basic math calculations.
• Effective time management skills to achieve results through prioritizing demands.
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills and effective decision-making skills.
• Strong attention-to-detail and organizational skills.
• Must demonstrate proficiency in essential tasks and a willingness to learn.
• Strong Excel skills including, but not limited to, creating and formatting spreadsheets, using formulas and functions to manage large datasets (IF, SUM, INDEX, MATCH, VLOOKUP), and create charts/graphs

Working Conditions

• There will be times when he or she will be required to travel and work away from the Corporate Office.
• He or she will be required to travel outside moving from building to building in whatever the conditions are from time to time.
• Ability to stand, bend, sit, and move throughout the day.
• He or s will be required to stoop, bend, and reach above the head and below the knees to file and retrieve data.

About Prairie Farms – “Farmer Owned. Locally Produced. Since 1938.”

We are a farmer-owned cooperative. This means we are owned and operated by over 800+ farm families who are critical members of society. They have selflessly taken on the tremendous task of producing nutritious, high-quality milk for a growing population, which requires being on the job 24/7, 365 days a year.

We have represented American agriculture since our founding in 1938. Many of our dairy farms are operated by several generations of family members with roots dating back to the 1800s. On average, each farm milks around 120 cows and everyone pitches in to keep them happy and healthy - which means around-the-clock care!

Our Mission:

• To produce dairy products of the highest quality
• To conduct our business with professional integrity
• To exceed expectations of our customers and consumers
• To support our communities in a positive, sustainable manner
• To deliver exceptional patronage to our network of farm families
• To simply “do right” for our farm families, employees, and communities

EEO Statement

Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.