HR Representative

Business Unit Overview

Michael Foods, Inc. is a leader in the food processing and distribution industry with business in egg products, refrigerated grocery and potato products. We offer exciting job possibilities throughout our organization where you can enhance your career, sharpen your talents and make an impact. Join our company and be part of an innovative team that's First in Food.


Location Description

Michael Foods, Inc. located in Norwalk, Iowa is a southern suburb in the Des Moines, Iowa metropolitan area. We are known for knowing our neighbors and enjoying a great quality of life! Our location produces high quality precooked egg patties as well as various French Toast products.
Responsibilities

POSITION SUMMARY :

Position is responsible for a wide-range of duties including communication to employees, employee recognition and events, employee tracking, benefits, and supporting the plant HRBPs and Senior HR Manager.

This position has the responsibility to comply with Safety work rules at all times as well as an obligation to reinforce Safety as a Core Value. Ensures that all policies, procedures and activities, related to Food Safety & Quality, are followed and complied with uniformly, in an effort to reduce product and process variability.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Primarily responsible for leading the site's new hire orientation process, coordination and HR presentation. This includes the use and coordination of Alchemy software.
• Responsible for tracking, coordination & entry of benefit enrollments at new hire, annually and during status changes.
• Responsible for tracking New Hire Surveys to ensure timely completion by Supervisors & Managers.
• Responsible for organizing and coordinating company events and programs.
• Performs administrative duties as needed (answering phones, photocopying, filing, etc.)
• Provide back-up to payroll functions and coordination as needed. This includes coordination through Kronos timekeeping software.
• Assist employees with questions related to benefits and employment.
• Assist employees with questions related to compensation and payroll.
• Verbally interpret and translate written company communications, in person communications, and documents.
• Accountable for a safe and healthy workplace for everyone. Adhere to all safety policies and procedures and incorporate safety and health in all jobs and tasks.
• Adhere to Quality work practices, follow GMP's, maintain sanitary conditions and ensure that product quality is maintained. Report to management any conditions or practices that may adversely affect food safety and quality.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPEREINCE REQUIRED:

• Associate degree (AA) or equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience
• Problem solving, communication, creativity and interpersonal skills a must.
• Able to work independently.
• Excellent computer skills (Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.)
• Prior working knowledge of HRIS systems is helpful but not required.
• Prior working knowledge of timekeeping/payroll software systems is helpful but not required.
• Excellent oral and written skills.
• Organized and detail oriented.
• Must be professional in dealing with personnel issues including confidential information.

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

• Bilingual in Spanish.
• Prior working knowledge of UltiPro HRIS system.
• Prior working knowledge of Kronos time keeping software system.