Human Resources Generalist
(Non-Union / Salary)
Department: Human Resources
Reports To: General Manager
Location: Dubuque
FLSA Status: Exempt
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, Thrift, Life Insurance
Standard Hours: 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM (subject to management’s discretion) and some work outside of these time frames.
Position Overview
The Human Resources Generalist is responsible for, but limited to the following:
The successful applicant will be involved in all facets of Human Resources functions. Responsibilities may include maintaining personnel and medical files, interviewing, checking references, obtaining background checks, compiling information for government reports, auditing various data, managing annual projects, coordinating workers’ compensation claims, tracking FMLA, assisting with employee benefits and onboarding, reviewing contracts, composing discipline and termination letters, protesting and appealing unemployment claims, assisting employees with questions in person and via phone and/or email, managing and delegating projects, and the ability to lead a team. Will also assist with tracking all plant trainings and job requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintaining personnel and medical files.
- Interviewing and checking references.
- Auditing various data.
- Understanding FMLA process.
- Handling disciplinary and termination procedures.
- Tracking attendance for applicable employees.
- Documenting and tracking absences accordingly.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Previous office experience.
The following is preferred:
- Previous experience in the Human Resources field
- Experience with Project Management
- College Degree in a related field
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Ability to work without direct supervision.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent leadership, interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong letter writing skills.
Required Soft Skills:
- Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a diverse team.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills.
- Coachable and willing to learn.
- Ability to work without direct supervision.
Competency
- Must be able to read and write English and perform basic math calculations.
- Effective time management skills to achieve results through prioritizing demands.
- Demonstrates critical thinking skills and effective decision-making skills.
- Strong attention-to-detail and organizational skills.
- Must demonstrate proficiency in essential tasks and a willingness to learn.
- Strong Excel skills including, but not limited to, creating and formatting spreadsheets, using formulas and functions to manage large datasets (IF, SUM, INDEX, MATCH, VLOOKUP), and create charts/graphs
Working Conditions
- There will be times when he or she will be required to travel and work away from the Corporate Office.
- He or she will be required to travel outside moving from building to building in whatever the conditions are from time to time.
- Ability to stand, bend, sit, and move throughout the day.
- He or she will be required to stoop, bend, and reach above the head and below the knees to file and retrieve data.
About Prairie Farms – “Farmer Owned. Locally Produced. Since 1938.”
We are a farmer-owned cooperative. This means we are owned and operated by over 800+ farm families who are critical members of society. They have selflessly taken on the tremendous task of producing nutritious, high-quality milk for a growing population, which requires being on the job 24/7, 365 days a year.
We have represented American agriculture since our founding in 1938. Many of our dairy farms are operated by several generations of family members with roots dating back to the 1800s. On average, each farm milks around 120 cows and everyone pitches in to keep them happy and healthy - which means around-the-clock care!
Our Mission:
- To produce dairy products of the highest quality
- To conduct our business with professional integrity
- To exceed expectations of our customers and consumers
- To support our communities in a positive, sustainable manner
- To deliver exceptional patronage to our network of farm families
- To simply “do right” for our farm families, employees, and communities
EEO Statement
Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Previous office experience
- Previous experience in human resources
- Experience with project management
- College degree in a related field
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, functions, spreadsheets, and charts
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Leadership, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills
- Ability to work without direct supervision
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Strong letter-writing skills
- Ability to read and write English and perform basic math calculations
- Effective time management, critical thinking, and decision-making skills
- Ability to stand, bend, sit, stoop, reach, and move throughout the day
What We Do
Drink Local With Prairie Farms Dairy Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc. is one of the largest and most successful dairy cooperatives operating in the Midwest and the South. Elements of the cooperative include over 500 farm families, 7,000 associates, 48 manufacturing plants, 100+ distribution facilities, and annual sales of over $4.6 billion. Prairie Farms is a nationally recognized leader in the dairy industry known for milk flavor innovations and producing award-winning milk, cheese, ice cream, and cultured dairy products. With headquarters in Edwardsville, Ill., the Prairie Farms distribution footprint covers over 30 percent of the United States; products are available in grocery chains, mass merchandiser stores, club stores, convenience stores, dollar stores, drug stores, schools, foodservice outlets, and warehouse distribution centers. Prairie Farms has proudly adopted the U.S. Dairy Stewardship Commitment, affirming to our customers, our consumers and the global marketplace Prairie Farms' pledge to responsible dairy production as we nourish the communities we serve. For more information about the U.S. Dairy Stewardship Commitment, go to: http://commitment.usdairy.com. Learn more about our dairy farmers and cooperative by visiting www.prairiefarms.com. And don't forget to visit our coupon page https://www.prairiefarms.com/coupons for savings on many of award-winning dairy products!
