Human Resources Specialist

Company Details

Darling Ingredients repurposes and recycles materials from the animal agriculture and food industries - transforming them into essential ingredients that do everything from feeding animals to fertilizing crops to fueling planes and nourishing people. We're the number one publicly traded company of our kind, operating a global family of brands and businesses that span more than 260 facilities in over 15 countries. Our unique scale allows us to make entire industries less wasteful and more sustainable, helping move the world toward a more circular economy.

Darling Ingredients offers full time employees a full suite of benefits including but not limited to the following: 401(k), Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, and Paid Time Off.

Job Summary

The Human Resources Specialist will lead non-exempt HR functions for a specific region and/or business segment, and is responsible for responding to, or routing, employee and management questions and concerns regarding but not limited to: coordination of payroll processes, benefits, onboarding, policies & procedures. Responsible for the accuracy of the HRIS system and supports the workflows of HR Operations.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

• Responsible for the maintenance of human resource information systems (HRIS) associated with the accuracy, collection, retrieval, accessibility and usage of employee information.
• Oversee and administer leave requests and accommodations requiring specialized attention, particularly those arising under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), state and local leave laws, and short-term or long-term disability plans. 
• Ensures the accuracy of all benefits enrollments in the HRIS to provide vendors with accurate eligibility information.
• Assist in overall employee satisfaction by answering employee requests and questions including policies and procedures.
• Resolve issues and communicate resolution to management and employees.
• Ensure HR processes adhere to company and legal standards.
• Assist with employee relations issues by fact finding and working with HR management to resolve.
• Act as HR contact on HR issues at the plant level.
• Support, with appropriate documentation, the corporation as needed on HR litigation issues.
• Deliver HR services to ensure high level of internal customer satisfaction.
• Support staff and managers on day-to-day issues. 
• All other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in related field.
• 2 or more years of experience in HR function including: administration of HRIS system, policies & procedures, onboarding, leave of absences and benefits.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Oracle HCM experience preferred.
• Ability to perform a wide variety of tasks and change focus quickly as demands change is essential.
• Hands-on generalist with ability to administer and direct HR functions.
• Work well with others in a team environment.
• Highly organized; superior time management skills.
• Exceptional communication skills both written and oral.
• Understands importance of confidentiality and integrity within the HR function.
• Knowledgeable of local, state, and federal employment law and regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to motivate, collaborate, and lead.
• Highly organized with a record of prioritizing multiple projects and meeting deadlines.
• Must handle confidential matters with appropriate discretion.

The information contained in this job description is intended to describe the essential job functions required of those assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the job. Please note that management retains the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, integrity, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Darling Ingredients.

Darling Ingredients is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military service, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state and local law. Know Your Rights: If you would like more information, please click on the link and paste into your browser:

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

The physical demands and work environment factors described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the main duties of this job.

Working Environment

None

Occasionally = up to 20%

Frequently = 21% to 50%

Constantly = at least 51%

Exposed to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environments such as high noise level, strong odors, and/or exposure to heat and cold

☒

☐

☐

☐

Exposed to bio hazardous conditions

☒

☐

☐

☐

Exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerations

☒

☐

☐

☐

Exposed to Electrical hazards; risk of electrical shock

☒

☐

☐

☐

Handles or works with potentially dangerous equipment

☒

☐

☐

☐

Travels to offsite locations

☐

☒

☐

☐

Other (please describe):

☒

☐

☐

☐

Physical Demands

None

Occasionally = up to 20%

Frequently = 21% to 50%

Constantly = at least 51%

Sit: Must be able to remain in a stationary position.

☐

☐

☒

☐

Walk : Must be able to move about inside/outside office or work location.

☐

☐

☒

☐

Use hands to finger, handle or feel : Operates a computer and other office machinery.

☐

☐

☒

☐

Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl : Must be able to position one's self to maintain computers in the lab, including under desks and in the server closet.

☐

☐

☒

☐

Climb or balance : Must be able to ascend/descend on a ladder.

☐

☐

☒

☐

Talk, hear, taste, smell : Must be able to use senses to; effectively communicate with co-workers and clients and detect hazardous conditions.

☐

☐

☒

☐

Weight and Force Demands

None

Occasionally = up to 20%

Frequently = 21% to 50%

Constantly = at least 51%

Up to 10 pounds

☐

☒

☐

☐

Up to 25 pounds

☐

☐

☐

☐

Up to 50 pounds

☐

☐

☐

☐

Up to 100 pounds

☐

☐

☐

☐

More than 100 pounds

☐

☐

☐

☐

Vision Demands

Required

No special vision requirements

☐

Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)

☒

Distance vision (Clear vision at 20 feet or more)

☐

Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)

☐

Peripheral vision

☒

Depth perception

☐

Ability to adjust focus

☐