Human Resources Manager

Human Resources Manager
Esterville, IA
Farmers Union Industries

Farmers Union Industries, LLC, also known as FUI, is a leading agricultural-based manufacturing company headquartered in Redwood Falls, MN. Our current operations include Central Bi-Products, Northland Choice, Midwest Grease, Artex Manufacturing, Redwood Farms Meat Processors, and Performance Pet Products. Please visit our website at fuillc.com to learn more!


Redwood Farms Meat Processors, located in Estherville, IA, processes hogs of varying sizes allowing us to offer a variety of cuts and cut sizes. Learn more about what we do at fuillc.com/redwood-farms/.


Redwood Farms is seeking a bilingual (Spanish and English) Human Resources Manager in Estherville, IA! This person will act as the onsite HR resource for the facility and lead hiring, retention, community activities, and employee initiatives with support from management and a Corporate HR Team. We offer a competitive salary, and our complete benefits package includes health, dental, vision, PTO, paid holidays, an impressive 401K match, and much more!

Schedule
Monday to Friday, 7:00am-4:00pm.
Willing to consider alternative schedules that support operations

Areas of Accountability
All areas of accountability to be delivered with GRIT - our values of Generosity, Relationships, Integrity, and Teamwork
Hiring & Onboarding Benefits & Payroll Support Management & Employee Support

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Protect human resources operations by keeping information confidential
Assess staffing needs and communicate hiring priorities to Corporate HR.
Screen applications, set up and conduct interviews, and extend job offers to qualified candidates
Lead candidates through various pre-employment steps including the I-9, E-Verify, background check, and drug screen
Lead site-wide new hire onboarding, ensuring all paperwork and tasks are completed in a timely manner.
Direct interviews, quarterly conversations, and exit interviews
Serve as on-site HR expert for all employees at the complex, ensuring on-site compliance with federal and state employment laws (OSHA, FMLA, ADA, PFMLA).
Lead site-wide benefits orientation and online enrollment
Serve as on-site HR resource for all employees at the complex, with direction and support from Corporate HR Staff
Translate individual conversations and larger employee meetings and announcements; confirm translations of written documents, as requested
Work with Corporate payroll and onsite supervisors/managers to ensure accurate employee time, wages, leave schedules, etc.
Analyze turnover, staffing, and absenteeism data; develop and execute retention strategies in coordination with Corporate HR
Conduct investigations into employee complaints and policy violations; recommend and implement corrective action in partnership with Corporate HR and legal
Identify and follow through with HR improvement projects and initiatives
Help coordinate employee meals, celebrations, and donation activities
Develop and participate in community-based engagements and outreach activities, including recruiting
Assist Safety Trainer with accident/injury reporting, as needed
Maintain regular and predictable on-site attendance
Travel less than 10%, annually
Situations may arise that require employees to temporarily or permanently assume responsibility for tasks not specifically outlined in this job description. Employees may be requested to work additional hours and/or accommodate a heavier than normal workload.

Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in human resources; or comparable education and/or experience
5+ years of human resources experience, especially in full scope hiring and onboarding
Bilingual (English & Spanish), required
Ability to communicate professionally and strategically with managers, directors, or other stakeholders verbally or in writing
Working knowledge of relevant employment legislation
Proficient with technology and the Microsoft Office Suite; Experience with the use of an HRIS and ATS
High level of organization, proficiency, accuracy, discretion, and confidentiality
Experience in a high-volume, multi-location environment, preferred
Strong sense of initiative and independent problem-solving with the ability to manage time and deadlines with little supervision
Ability to attain and/or maintain a standard driver's license

Physical Requirements
Perform desk work (sitting or standing) for up to 100% of workday
Repetitively use wrist, hand, and/or fingers