Dairy Farmers of America

HR Coordinator

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

General Purpose:

Demonstrate full proficiency of daily human resources processes and tools and assist employees and the Human Resources (HR) team in delivering a full spectrum of HR services, including recruitment, leave management, onboarding, employee transactions, and possibly safety or other related areas. Serve as a resource for employees and answer HR questions. Provide guidance to team members with less experience. Process personnel information and handle highly confidential material. Complete work with a limited degree of supervision.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Managing HR databases and systems
  • Assist with Performance management processes
  • Supporting recruitment efforts (posting jobs, scheduling interviews)
  • Assist the HR team and management to identify creative sourcing and hiring strategies and tactics to support staffing needs
  • Facilitate onboarding and offboarding
  • Coordinate new employee orientation for new hires; ensure new hire paperwork is complete including tax documents, I-9, E-verify, etc.
  • Support employee engagement process and actively participate in/plan/recommend employee recognition or appreciation events
  • Responding to employee inquiries and provide guidance to employees and managers on HR-related topics
  • Facilitate internal Job Bidding process
  • Monitor FMLA and LOA through TAM
  • Coordinate training activities within DairyU and Alchemy; ensure that new hire and employee training is completed in a timely manner and attend monthly DairyU coordinator meetings
  • Assist with Compliance and Audits
  • Ensure compliance with labor laws and internal policies
  • Prepare HR-related reports as needed
  • 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
  • 1 – 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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