Human Resources Coordinator

Kemin; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401k match program

Health and wellness support

Career development opportunities

Continued learning opportunities

Job summary

A global biotechnology company is seeking a Human Resources Coordinator at their Des Moines, IA headquarters. The role involves supporting the recruitment process, managing onboarding, and ensuring HR documentation is maintained. Candidates should have strong organizational and communication skills along with proficiency in Microsoft Office. This full-time position offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of HR support experience or 7+ years with a high school diploma.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, SharePoint).
• Strong written communication skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support Kemin's recruitment process and conduct new hire orientations.
• Process vendor invoices and maintain digital personnel files.
• Verify work authorization documentation and manage reverifications.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal communication

Microsoft Office proficiency

Critical-thinking

Problem-solving

Education

Associate's degree and 4+ years experience or High school diploma and 7+ years experience

Job description

Overview

Our Human Resources team is seeking a Human Resources Coordinator! This vital position provides support and coordination to our team and is involved in many aspects of employee experience. This role partners with the Talent Acquisition team to hire and onboard Kemin’s newest team members. Additionally, this role facilitates general Human Resources assistance including file management, employee recognition, and other administrative support.

The ideal candidate will possess a proactive mindset, the ability to problem solve, extreme attention to detail, and the drive to be successful in a fast-moving environment. In addition, they will demonstrate excellent organizational skills, be proficient in the Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, SharePoint), and possess a servant leader mindset.

This is an onsite position located at our global headquarters in Des Moines, IA. If you are seeking an opportunity to join an incredible team, work in a positive environment, and play a vital role in growing the Kemin team, this may be the role for you!

Join the Kemin Team and Transform Lives!

We are a privately held, family-owned-and-operated global biotechnology company driven by curiosity and committed to transforming the quality of life for people, pets, and the planet.

We create solutions that strengthen health and wellbeing, provide nutrition and immune support for pets and production animals, safeguard the planet’s natural resources, and protect the global food supply chain for generations to come.

We supply over 500 specialty ingredients for various industries, including human and animal health and nutrition, pet food, aquaculture, nutraceutical, food technologies, crop technologies, textiles, biofuels, and animal vaccines.

We employ 3,500 global employees and operations in 90 countries, including manufacturing facilities in Belgium, Brazil, China, Egypt, India, Italy, San Marino, Singapore, South Africa, and the United States.

As a valued member of our team, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your financial, physical, and professional well-being:

• Competitive Financial Package : Enjoy a rewarding salary, uncapped bonus opportunities, a 401k match program, and generous paid vacation and holidays.
• Health and Wellness Support : Stay fit and healthy with our fitness reimbursement for the whole family, access to an on-site fitness center, a restaurant offering seasonal fresh food options, and free fresh fruit in break areas.
• Career Development and Advancement : Unlock your potential with opportunities for growth and development throughout your entire career.
• Continued Learning Opportunities : Grow your skills with our in-house learning platforms, offering thousands of training resources both live and online, and take advantage of tuition reimbursement for external post-secondary pursuits.
• Service Opportunities : Make a positive impact with paid time off for service, partnerships with The World Food Programme and Habitat for Humanity, and local community initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Support Kemin's recruitment process, including recruiting hourly and temporary candidates.
• Conduct new employee background checks, schedule pre-employment/post-offer physicals, drug screens, and background checks.
• Conduct New Hire orientation, manage onboarding documentation and training.
• Review and process vendor invoices.
• Create and maintain digital personnel files and enter/update employee and applicant data in the HRIS system.
• Complete various monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
• Represent Kemin in unemployment hearings.
• Verify and maintain work authorization documentation (Form I-9) and manage reverifications.
• Coordinate the longevity and birthday programs.
• Maintain Human Resources supply closet.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree and 4+ years of experience in a Human Resources support role; or High school diploma and 7+ years of experience.
• Administrative support experience.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Superior interpersonal communication skills and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to cooperate and interact with all entities of Kemin.
• Highly effective written communication skills and attention to detail.
• Proactive mindset with critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, SharePoint).
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize competing demands.
• High degree of personal motivation, desire to make an immediate contribution, and sense of urgency.
• Demonstrated integrity and honesty.

Kemin is an equal opportunity employer, and all reasonable accommodations will be considered.

A post-offer background check and drug screen is required. Additional pre-employmentrequirementsmay be necessarybased onposition.

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