People & Culture (HR) Coordinator

At POET, it is our mission to be good stewards of the Earth by converting renewable resources to energy and other valuable goods as effectively as humanly possible. For over thirty-five years, our drive and passion to change the world has enabled us to become the largest producer and marketer of bioethanol and a leader in sustainable products in the world.

We’re all on the same team. We always communicate. And we park our egos at the door. These aren’t just slogans on our walls. It’s the way we do things at POET. We provide an environment for team members to maintain a healthy work-life balance. It’s the best way to optimize health, wellness, and productivity in a sustainable way. We work hard. We play hard. We have frequent team events, volunteer efforts, and we know how to celebrate wins!

A People & Culture Coordinator at POET performs a wide variety of confidential and detailed tasks for our business partner team, team members, and leaders – if you love variety and a fast pace you will thrive in this role! In this position you will have the opportunity to coordinate learning programs, organize and lead new hire orientation, create and prepare a variety of team member and leader resource materials support our learning & development programs, support our onboarding experience and so much more! The People & Culture Coordinator is a central hub of core activity for the business partner team and is integral to many processes, activities, and projects.

This is an on-site role located in Sioux Falls, SD. Responsibilities include:

• Schedule, coordinate, and lead weekly new hire orientation. Create new hire announcements and post to POET’s intranet.

• Manage content in our Learning Management System and coordinate a variety of learning programs offered to team members.

• Support team member and leader transactions through the HR system business processes/workflows.

• Support the People & Culture Partner team with Workday enhancements, testing changes, and drafting SOPs.

• Research updates on applicable HR laws and guidelines. Support the People & Culture Partners in educating team members regarding company policies.

• Manage the offboarding process; conduct exit interviews, create offboarding letters, and ensure tasks are complete.  Assist in a variety of duties to ensure a smooth transition from team member to alumni.

• Create and present quarterly turnover presentations to help leaders with retention and turnover goals.

• Support POET’s onboarding and team Member experience goals, learning & growth initiatives, and other talent management projects.

• Oversee and administer POET’s random drug & alcohol program.

• Gather and compile data for the People & Culture Partners, assist with analyzing trends and validating data.

• Create and draft letters, correspondence, and documents related to a variety of People & Culture items.

• Create, prepare, and distribute materials for presentations, meetings, and events.

• Assist with ad-hoc People & Culture projects as needed.

• Since we’re all about teamwork and getting the job done, your skill may be put to a lot of other uses!

• Bachelor’s degree in the area of Human Resources Management, Psychology, or Business is required.

• Two years working in a Human Resources field or related role is preferred.

• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.

• Experience in HRIS systems is preferred (Workday is a plus).

• Excellent organization and time management skills with a sense of urgency that drives results.

• Knowledge of the basics of Microsoft Office Suite and the ability of learning new programs.

• High degree of collaboration with others and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment. 

• Demonstrated experience with confidentiality and sensitive information. Ability to prepare presentations on confidential material.

• Ability to complete a wide variety of tasks accurately and efficiently.

• Ability to exercise discretion, initiative, and independent judgment in making sound decisions and in developing solutions to problems. Critical thinking abilities.

• Ability to work in a team environment.

• There is some opportunity for travel to the bioprocessing facilities; however, it will be rare that travel is required. Travel is typically flexible to work within your schedule.

• This position operates in an office environment, working at a personal computer where you may sit or stand. Most of our Sioux Falls office workspace consists of an open-concept design intended to promote open communication and collaboration.

At POET, we encourage internal development and growth by allowing team members to carve their own path to success. Leaders support team members with the necessary resources to develop their skills, achieve goals, and create the most value. We believe in developing our team members to their highest potential and recognizing contributions that add value to the organization. Each new team member’s position and compensation are carefully determined by considering their unique qualifications and skillset.

• Comprehensive benefits package: Individual and family plans for health, dental, & vision insurance, including a generous employer Health Savings Account contribution

• Quarterly Profit-Sharing Bonuses and Bi-Annual Incentive Bonuses

• Competitive pay, including shift premium pay for qualifying positions

• 401K with company match

• Paid time off and paid holidays – 40 hours available on day ONE!

• Paid Parental Leave

• Tuition reimbursement

• Attractive Relocation Assistance and Bonus Programs for qualifying positions and/or locations

• A multifaceted wellness program encompassing the whole person – mentally, physically, and spiritually

• Onsite fitness centers or fitness reimbursements

• Safety and cold weather gear reimbursements

• Discounted home and auto insurance

POET is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to maintaining a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, abilities, merit, and other legitimate business factors, without regard to any legally protected characteristic. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, working conditions, promotion, and termination.