General Summary
The Human Resources Specialist provides administrative and operational support to the Human Resources department. This position assists with recruiting, onboarding, benefits administration, training coordination, and employee record management. The HR Specialist ensures the accuracy of HR data and contributes to maintaining a positive and compliant workplace.
Essential Job Functions
OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS
Attend job fairs, community events, and classroom visits to support recruiting initiatives.
Assists in the preparation of HR reports and audits as needed.
Maintains knowledge of HR procedures, company policies, and compliance requirements.
Performs other duties as required and assigned.
Qualification
Education: Associate degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
Experience: 1--3 years of related experience. Experience in payroll and benefits administration preferred
Requirements
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and HR information systems preferred.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Demonstrates strong communication, confidentiality, and customer service skills.
Ability to handle multiple priorities and work collaboratively with employees at all levels.
Must have and maintain a valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record.
Ability and willingness to participate in required training related to company policies, procedures, and position requirements.
Work Environment
Job functions are performed in an office and/or remote environment
While traveling may have contact in adverse weather conditions
Physical Activities & Requirements
While performing the essential job functions of this position, the following is required:
Continuously Manual dexterity (fingers and hands), reach with arms and hands, twist back and neck, repetitive motion feet and hands, sit
Frequently Drive, stand, pull, push, lift, carry, walk
Occasionally Bend, crouch, pull, push, lift, carry up to 25 pounds assisted or unassisted, stoop
Must be able to speak to co-workers and customers regarding day-to-day business operations.
Tools & Equipment
Computer, printer, phone
Skills Required
- Associate degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
- 1-3 years of related experience
- Experience in payroll and benefits administration
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
- Proficiency with HR information systems
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Strong communication, confidentiality, and customer service skills
- Ability to handle multiple priorities and work collaboratively with employees at all levels
- Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record
- Ability and willingness to participate in required training related to company policies and procedures
Southern States Cooperative Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Southern States Cooperative and has not been reviewed or approved by Southern States Cooperative.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage sits alongside wellness, disability, life, AD&D, FSAs, and an EAP, forming a broad health and protection suite. Insurance quality is singled out positively in multiple roles.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off, company holidays, and a vacation buy-back option offer meaningful time-away flexibility. PTO is characterized as better than average in several accounts.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match and a long-standing savings and retirement plan for certain employees support long-term financial security. These programs are regularly highlighted as core elements of total rewards.
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What We Do
Welcome to Southern States Cooperative's Company Page! You can also visit www.southernstates.com for special updates, our library of articles and more! Ask us for expert advice on farming, raising livestock, gardening and more. Our Mission Our mission is to be customer-focused and the best at providing products, services and growing solutions for farms and around the home...Farmer owned since 1923. Our Values Embrace our agricultural heritage. We recognize the deep roots we share with the farming communities in which we operate. As such, we will continue to embrace the people, the rural way of life, and the leadership opportunity we've been given for the stewardship and preservation of farming, the environment and our rural communities. Do our best, no matter what. Determination. Initiative. Reliability. The cornerstones of a good day's work. We recognize the trust our customers place in us and we realize there will always be challenges. With this in mind, we never let obstacles get in our way and we hold ourselves accountable as we strive to do our best every single day. Always be neighborly. We are committed to honor and practice the values we share with our farming communities: integrity, high ethical and moral standards, and respect for the land, patrons and for our associates. -- Southern States Cooperative reserves the right to collect User Generated Content such as submitted photos and videos to use in marketing materials where appropriate and to remove any and all inappropriate post content. Our team strives to answer your questions as quickly and accurately as possible through all of our social networks.
