Dairy Farmers of America

HR Assistant

Dairy Farmers of America  •  Joplin, MO (Onsite)  •  5 months ago
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Job Description

General Purpose:

The HR Assistant provides administrative and operational support to the Human Resources department by maintaining employee records, monitoring attendance, coordinating temporary staffing and onboarding, and facilitating employee engagement initiatives. This role ensures compliance with company policies and supports HR programs such as uniform distribution, recognition events, and community campaigns. The HR Assistant serves as a key point of contact for employee inquiries and contributes to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of HR operations.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Maintaining employee physical records
  • Monitor and track employee attendance
  • Support employee engagement process and actively participate in/plan/recommend employee recognition or appreciation events
  • Responding to employee inquiries+
  • Monitor and track temporary employee times
  • Coordinate the recruitment and onboarding of temporary employees in partnership with established contingent staffing agencies according to location needs
  • Facilitate employee Uniform program.
  • Facilitate United Way Campaign
  • Assist with Compliance and Audits
  • The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

Education and Experience

  • High school diploma or equivalent (minimum)
  • Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field is often preferred
  • 0 – 2 years of administrative or HR-related experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication
  • High level of confidentiality and professionalism
  • Attention to detail and accuracy
  • Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
  • Basic knowledge of labor laws and HR practices
  • Familiarity with office software (e.g., Microsoft Office, Google Workspace)

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans

Dairy Farmers of America

About Dairy Farmers of America

At Dairy Farmers of America, our 19,000 employees work with one goal in mind – to bring value to our family farm-owners.

As a farmer-owned cooperative, DFA offers rewarding jobs across the nation in a variety of fields, including manufacturing, accounting, communications, marketing, economics, on-farm field services, and more.

We value our employees and reward them with competitive benefits, a supportive working environment, and growth opportunities. We capitalize on the strengths of each individual and ensure that each employee is challenged in their role. Through Dairy University, employees receive online training and job enhancement, classes. Employees also have the opportunity to grow within DFA.

We also want our employees to live a healthy lifestyle and offer a health and wellness program that provides access to online classes and materials tailored to help our employees make healthier choices, as well as an Employee Assistance Program that helps employees with legal and health issues, such as advice on parenting or stress management, and free counseling sessions.

At DFA, we understand that our employees provide value within our organization and in our community. We cultivate a culture of openness, transparency, and integrity where employees are encouraged to voice their opinions and share their ideas. We also believe we have a responsibility to give back the communities in which we operate and work to do so through the DFA Cares Foundation.

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. is an equal employment employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to minorities, females, veterans, and disabled individuals.

Industry
Food & Beverage
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Kansas City, KS
Year Founded
1998
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