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 now seeking a bilingual HR Manager in Estherville, IA! This person will act as the onsite HR resource for the facility and lead hiring, retention, and onboarding initiatives. We offer a competitive salary and a complete benefits package includes health, dental, vision, PTO, paid holidays, an impressive 401K match, and much more!
Schedule
Monday to Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm.
Willing to consider alternative schedules that support operations
Areas of Accountability
All areas of accountability to be delivered with GRIT - our values of Generosity, Relationships, Integrity, and Teamwork
Hiring & Onboarding Benefits & Payroll Support Management & Employee Support
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Protect human resources operations by keeping information confidential
Partner closely with managers and Corporate HR to understand staffing needs
Screen applications, set up and conduct interviews, and extend job offers to qualified candidates
Assist candidates through various pre-employment steps including the I-9, E-Verify, background check, and drug screen
Lead and/or support new hire onboarding, ensuring all paperwork and tasks are completed in a timely manner
Conduct and/or assist with new hire stay interviews, quarterly conversations, and exit interviews
Serve as on-site HR resource for all employees at the complex, with direction and support from Corporate HR Staff
Lead benefits orientation and online enrollment
Serve as on-site HR resource for all employees at the complex, with direction and support from Corporate HR Staff
Translate individual conversations and larger employee meetings and announcements; confirm translations of written documents, as requested
Verify employee timecards and ensure employees have submitted PTO requests for all absences
Enter payroll deductions for employee-purchased equipment
Respond to employee issues and concerns by bringing forward to Director of HR; partner with investigations, as needed
Identify and follow through with HR improvement projects and initiatives
Help coordinate employee meals, celebrations, and donation activities
Participate in community outreach and recruiting activities, as driven and/or requested by Corporate HR
Assist Safety Trainer with accident/injury reporting, as needed
Provide backup support for hog payables, as needed
Maintain regular and predictable on-site attendance
Travel less than 10%, annually
Situations 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.
Qualifications
Degree in HR or business, preferred; or comparable education and/or experience
Bilingual (English & Spanish), required
Experience in full scope hiring and onboarding, preferred
Ability to communicate professionally and strategically with managers, directors, or other stakeholders verbally or in writing
Working knowledge of relevant employment legislation
Proficient with technology and the Microsoft Office Suite; Experience with the use of an HRIS and ATS
High level of organization, proficiency, accuracy, discretion, and confidentiality
Experience in a high-volume, multi-location environment, preferred
Strong sense of initiative and independent problem-solving with the ability to manage time and deadlines with little supervision
Ability to attain and/or maintain a standard driver’s license
Physical Requirements
Perform desk work (sitting or standing) for up to 100% of workday
Repetitively use wrist, hand, and/or fingers
Skills Required
- Bilingual English and Spanish
- Ability to communicate professionally with managers and stakeholders verbally and in writing
- Working knowledge of relevant employment legislation
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
- Experience with an HRIS and ATS
- High level of organization, accuracy, discretion, and confidentiality
- Strong initiative and independent problem-solving with ability to manage time and deadlines with little supervision
- Ability to attain and/or maintain a standard driver's license
- Degree in HR or business or comparable education/experience
- Experience in full scope hiring and onboarding
- Experience in a high-volume, multi-location environment
What We Do
Farmers Union Industries, LLC is an agricultural-based manufacturing company that processes by-products from farmers into usable items. It is owned by farmers and has operations in rendering, meat processing, and pet food production.
