Human Resources Specialist

Garelick Farms, LLC; Franklin (MA); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Garelick Farms, Dairy Farmers of America is seeking an HR Specialist in Franklin, MA. This role supports payroll, recruitment, onboarding, benefits, and employee inquiries across a 3-shift operation with events and training as needed.

The position requires 1–3 years HR experience, a high school diploma (undergraduate HR preferred), and strong MS Office skills. Bilingual in English/Spanish is a plus. Competitive pay and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Undergraduate degree and/or HR coursework preferred.
• 1–3 years of HR experience, preferably in a generalist role.
• Certification and/or license may be required during employment.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office and HR processes.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll transactions and maintain accuracy.
• Perform recruiting activities including resume screening and coordinating interviews.
• Assist HR with onboarding and new hire paperwork (I-9, E-Verify).
• Coordinate benefits enrollment and open enrollment processes.
• Maintain employee files and respond to HR inquiries.
• Support employee engagement and recognition programs.
• Coordinate training and attendance at monthly DairyU meetings.
• Complete unemployment claims within required timelines.

Skills

Payroll processing

Recruiting

Onboarding

Benefits administration

HR policies

Education

High school diploma

HR coursework/undergraduate HR degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Garelick Farms, Dairy Farmers of America, is excited to announce an opening for a Human Resources Specialist!

We offer excellent benefits and competitive pay with great growth opportunities!

Hours - Monday thru Friday - 9:00AM - 6:00PM

GENERAL PURPOSE

Under general supervision, assist employees and the Human Resources (HR) team in delivering a full spectrum of HR services, including recruitment, payroll, leave management, onboarding, employee transactions, and possibly safety or other related areas. Serve as a resource for employees and answer general HR questions. Process personnel information and handle highly confidential material.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Administer payroll processing (e.g., tracking, auditing, transmitting, and correcting payroll transactions)
• Perform recruiting activities for the location such as resume screening, scheduling interviews, reference checks, background check/testing completion, etc.
• Assist the HR team and management to identify creative sourcing and hiring strategies and tactics to support staffing needs
• Coordinate the recruitment and onboarding of temporary employees in partnership with established contingent staffing agencies according to location needs
• Coordinate travel for candidates traveling outside of the area. Submit expense reports for candidates with expenses accrued while traveling for interviews
• Assist with or facilitate the new hire onboarding process
• Coordinate new employee orientation for new hires; ensure new hire paperwork is complete including tax documents, I-9, E-verify, etc.
• Serve as a liaison to employees with employee benefits questions; assist with new hire benefit enrollment and open enrollment
• Submit terminations and employee changes to payroll in a timely manner
• Facilitate leave management to ensure smooth transactions between employees, leave management system, payroll, and benefits
• Maintain employee personnel files, recruiting documentation, employment verification, benefits information, and other documentation as required; track and follow-up on any missing documentation as needed
• Respond to HR inquiries either directly to the requesting party or provide background information for HR management team members regarding the inquiry
• Serve as a liaison for corporate communications and post/distribute communications as appropriate
• Maintain required employment law postings in assigned location
• Support employee engagement process and actively participate in/plan/recommend employee recognition or appreciation events
• Coordinate training activities; ensure that new hire and employee training is completed in a timely manner and attend monthly DairyU coordinator meetings
• Complete unemployment claims in required timeframe

We are a three-shift business, and the job requires working as needed on off shifts for Events, Training, and Employee Engagement.

The position requires frequent walks on the floor and time spent in Distribution.

The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required

Requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Undergraduate degree and/or human resources course work preferred
• 1 to 3 years of human resources experience, preferably in a generalist role
• Certification and/or License – may be required during course of employment

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of and skill with Microsoft Office Suite and company computer systems
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state employment laws
• Able to discreetly handle sensitive/confidential employee information
• Able to maintain confidentiality of information
• Able to demonstrate a high degree of accuracy and thoroughness in executed tasks
• Able to respond courteously and efficiently to inquiries, complaints, and requests
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Able to interact positively and work effectively with others (interpersonal skills)
• Able to multi-task and organize own work activities
• Must be able to read, write and speak English
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans

Pay Range

29.00 - 31.00