Human Resources Manager

Farmers-Union-Industries; Estherville (IA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401K match

Job summary

Farmers Union Industries seeks a bilingual Human Resources Manager for the Estherville, IA facility to lead hiring, onboarding, employee relations, and benefits coordination on site with support from Corporate HR. The role demands English/Spanish fluency, a bachelor’s in HR, and strong knowledge of employment laws.

You will partner with management, handle compliance, payroll collaboration, safety, and community outreach while maintaining confidentiality and delivering HR programs across a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of HR experience, including full-cycle hiring and onboarding.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish required.
• Knowledge of employment legislation and compliance.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; experience with HRIS/ATS.

Responsibilities

• Protect HR operations by maintaining confidentiality of information.
• Assess staffing needs and coordinate hiring priorities with Corporate HR.
• Screen applications, conduct interviews, and extend job offers.
• Lead onboarding for new hires and ensure paperwork is complete.
• Direct interviews and performance conversations; conduct exit interviews.
• Serve as onsite HR resource for all employees at the facility and ensure compliance.
• Lead benefits orientation and online enrollment; coordinate payroll with Corporate.
• Translate conversations and documents as needed; support community and outreach activities.
• Travel up to 10% annually and handle special HR improvement projects.

Skills

Bilingual English Spanish

HRIS

ATS

Interviews

Onboarding

Payroll

Microsoft Office

Confidentiality

Employment law

Multi-location experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR

Tools

HRIS

ATS

Job description

Farmers Union Industries, LLC, also known as FUI, is a leading agricultural-based manufacturing company headquartered in Redwood Falls, MN. Our current operations include Central Bi-Products, Northland Choice, Midwest Grease, Artex Manufacturing, Redwood Farms Meat Processors, and Performance Pet Products. Please visit our website at fuillc.com to learn more!Redwood Farms Meat Processors, located in Estherville, IA, processes hogs of varying sizes allowing us to offer a variety of cuts and cut sizes. Learn more about what we do at fuillc.com/redwood-farms/.Redwood Farms is seeking a bilingual (Spanish and English) Human Resources Manager in Estherville, IA! This person will act as the onsite HR resource for the facility and lead hiring, retention, community activities, and employee initiatives with support from management and a Corporate HR Team. We offer a competitive salary, and our complete benefits package includes health, dental, vision, PTO, paid holidays, an impressive 401K match, and much more!ScheduleMonday to Friday, 7:00am-4:00pm.Willing to consider alternative schedules that support operationsAreas of AccountabilityAll areas of accountability to be delivered with GRIT - our values of Generosity, Relationships, Integrity, and TeamworkHiring & Onboarding Benefits & Payroll Support Management & Employee SupportEssential Duties and ResponsibilitiesProtect human resources operations by keeping information confidentialAssess staffing needs and communicate hiring priorities to Corporate HR.Screen applications, set up and conduct interviews, and extend job offers to qualified candidatesLead candidates through various pre-employment steps including the I-9, E-Verify, background check, and drug screenLead site-wide new hire onboarding, ensuring all paperwork and tasks are completed in a timely manner.Direct interviews, quarterly conversations, and exit interviewsServe as on-site HR expert for all employees at the complex, ensuring on-site compliance with federal and state employment laws (OSHA, FMLA, ADA, PFMLA).Lead site-wide benefits orientation and online enrollmentServe as on-site HR resource for all employees at the complex, with direction and support from Corporate HR StaffTranslate individual conversations and larger employee meetings and announcements; confirm translations of written documents, as requestedWork with Corporate payroll and onsite supervisors/managers to ensure accurate employee time, wages, leave schedules, etc.Analyze turnover, staffing, and absenteeism data; develop and execute retention strategies in coordination with Corporate HRConduct investigations into employee complaints and policy violations; recommend and implement corrective action in partnership with Corporate HR and legalIdentify and follow through with HR improvement projects and initiativesHelp coordinate employee meals, celebrations, and donation activitiesDevelop and participate in community-based engagements and outreach activities, including recruitingAssist Safety Trainer with accident/injury reporting, as neededMaintain regular and predictable on-site attendanceTravel less than 10%, annuallySituations may arise that require employees to temporarily or permanently assume responsibility for tasks not specifically outlined in this job description. Employees may be requested to work additional hours and/or accommodate a heavier than normal workload.QualificationsBachelor's degree in human resources; or comparable education and/or experience5+ years of human resources experience, especially in full scope hiring and onboardingBilingual (English & Spanish), requiredAbility to communicate professionally and strategically with managers, directors, or other stakeholders verbally or in writingWorking knowledge of relevant employment legislationProficient with technology and the Microsoft Office Suite; Experience with the use of an HRIS and ATSHigh level of organization, proficiency, accuracy, discretion, and confidentialityExperience in a high-volume, multi-location environment, preferredStrong sense of initiative and independent problem-solving with the ability to manage time and deadlines with little supervisionAbility to attain and/or maintain a standard driver’s licensePhysical RequirementsPerform desk work (sitting or standing) for up to 100% of workdayRepetitively use wrist, hand, and/or fingers