Human Resources Specialist

Dean Foods; Juneau (AK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Kemps Dairy in Huntington, IN is seeking an HR Specialist to assist the HR team in delivering a full spectrum of HR services, including recruitment, payroll, and onboarding. You will handle confidential information, respond to HR inquiries, and support benefits and leave management.

The role requires collaboration with employees and management to ensure compliant and efficient HR processes, with opportunities to contribute across various HR functions. This position is on-site in Huntington, IN.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Undergraduate degree and/or HR coursework preferred.
• 1–3 years of HR experience in a generalist role ideal.
• Certification and/or license may be required during employment.

Responsibilities

• Assist HR and employees with recruitment, payroll, and onboarding.
• Process personnel information and maintain confidential records.
• Administer payroll processing and review for accuracy.
• Coordinate recruitment and onboarding of temporary staff with agencies.
• Support benefits enrollment and open enrollment activities.
• Assist with leave management and related system workflows.
• Maintain employee files and HR documentation.
• Respond to HR inquiries and provide information to management.
• Support communications with employees and ensure postings are current.
• Complete unemployment claims within required timeframes.

Skills

Confidentiality

Attention to detail

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Discretion

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Undergraduate degree / HR coursework preferred

HR certification or license may be required

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Kemps Dairy in Huntington, IN has immediate job openings for an Human Resources Specialist, responsible for assisting in the Human Resources function.

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, and completion of background checks/testing
• 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, the leave management system, payroll, and benefits
• Maintain employee personnel files, recruiting documentation, employment verification, benefits information, and other required documentation; 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 processes and actively participate in/plan/recommend employee recognition or appreciation events
• Coordinate training activities; ensure new hire and employee training is completed in a timely manner and attend monthly DairyU coordinator meetings
• Complete unemployment claims within the required timeframe

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Undergraduate degree and/or human resources coursework preferred
• 1 to 3 years of human resources experience, preferably in a generalist role
• Certification and/or license – may be required during the 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
• Ability to discreetly handle sensitive/confidential employee information
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information
• Ability to demonstrate a high degree of accuracy and thoroughness in executed tasks
• Ability to respond courteously and efficiently to inquiries, complaints, and requests
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to interact positively and work effectively with others (interpersonal skills)
• Ability to multi‑task and organize own work activities
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English

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

An Equal Opportunity Employer.

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