HR / Safety Generalist (Temporary)

Human Resources Assistant

Under general supervision, assist employees and the Human Resources (HR) team in delivering a full spectrum of HR services, including recruitment, payroll, leave management, onboarding, employee transactions, and possibly safety or other related areas. Serve as a resource for employees and answer general HR questions. Process personnel information and handle highly confidential material.

Administer payroll processing (e.g., tracking, auditing, transmitting, and correcting payroll transactions)

• Perform recruiting activities for the location such as resume screening, scheduling interviews, reference checks, background check/testing completion, etc.
• Assist the HR team and management to identify creative sourcing and hiring strategies and tactics to support staffing needs
• Coordinate the recruitment and onboarding of temporary employees in partnership with established contingent staffing agencies according to location needs
• Coordinate travel for candidates traveling outside of the area. Submit expense reports for candidates with expenses accrued while traveling for interviews
• Assist with or facilitate the new hire onboarding process
• Coordinate new employee orientation for new hires; ensure new hire paperwork is complete including tax documents, I-9, E-verify, etc.
• assist with new hire benefit enrollment and open enrollment
• Maintain employee personnel files, recruiting documentation, employment verification, benefits information, and other documentation as required; Respond to HR inquiries either directly to the requesting party or provide background information for HR management team members regarding the inquiry
• Support employee engagement process and actively participate in/plan/recommend employee recognition or appreciation events
• Coordinate training activities; ensure that new hire and employee training is completed in a timely manner and attend monthly DairyU coordinator meetings
• Complete unemployment claims in required timeframe
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Undergraduate degree and/or human resources course work preferred
• 1 to 3 years of human resources experience, preferably in a generalist role
• Knowledge of and skill with Microsoft Office Suite and company computer systems
• Able to discreetly handle sensitive/confidential employee information
• Able to respond courteously and efficiently to inquiries, complaints, and requests
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Must be able to read, write and speak English

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans