Southern States Cooperative

HR Specialist

Southern States Cooperative  •  Richmond, VA (Onsite)  •  7 hours ago
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Job Description

General Summary

The Human Resources Specialist provides administrative and operational support to the Human Resources department. This position assists with recruiting, onboarding, benefits administration, training coordination, and employee record management. The HR Specialist ensures the accuracy of HR data and contributes to maintaining a positive and compliant workplace.

Essential Job Functions

Process employee data changes and maintaining personnel files and HR system accuracy.
Assist with recruiting activities including job postings, screening applicants, scheduling interviews, and communicating with candidates.
Provides support for new hire onboarding and orientation processes, including background checks, drug screens and other administration.
Assists with internal employee communication updates including position openings and change announcements.
Respond to employee questions regarding policies, benefits, and HR procedures.
Provides support during open enrollment, including benefit meeting facilitation, employee assistance, and data review.
Assists with the administration and tracking of employee training
Support employee development and engagement initiatives and company events.
Maintains compliance with federal and state employment law postings and ensures updates as needed.
Provides general administrative support to the HR team including filing, reporting, and document preparation.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

Attend job fairs, community events, and classroom visits to support recruiting initiatives.

Assists in the preparation of HR reports and audits as needed.

Maintains knowledge of HR procedures, company policies, and compliance requirements.

Performs other duties as required and assigned.

Qualifications

Qualification

Education: Associate degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field

Experience: 1--3 years of related experience. Experience in payroll and benefits administration preferred

Requirements

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and HR information systems preferred.

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Demonstrates strong communication, confidentiality, and customer service skills.

Ability to handle multiple priorities and work collaboratively with employees at all levels.

Must have and maintain a valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record.

Ability and willingness to participate in required training related to company policies, procedures, and position requirements.

Work Environment

Job functions are performed in an office and/or remote environment

While traveling may have contact in adverse weather conditions

Physical Activities & Requirements

While performing the essential job functions of this position, the following is required:

Continuously Manual dexterity (fingers and hands), reach with arms and hands, twist back and neck, repetitive motion feet and hands, sit

Frequently Drive, stand, pull, push, lift, carry, walk

Occasionally Bend, crouch, pull, push, lift, carry up to 25 pounds assisted or unassisted, stoop

Must be able to speak to co-workers and customers regarding day-to-day business operations.

Tools & Equipment

Computer, printer, phone

Southern States Cooperative

About Southern States Cooperative

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Vision:

To be the trusted hometown ag retailer, generating sustained results for our customers and profitability for our cooperative members.

Mission:

To be customer focused, providing superior products and services with expertise for farms and around the home.

Core Values:

Our values are rooted in relationships, hard work, tradition, integrity and a dedication to the land, livestock and a rural way of living.

One Team: We trust, develop, and value one another.

Customer Experience: We nurture valued relationships and exceed customer expectations.

Sustainable Growth: We generate operational earnings to reinvest in the growth of our Member Owners, our employees, facilities and equipment.

Open Communication: Employees are well-informed, understand company direction and their role in the success of our cooperative.

Accountability: We live up to our commitments daily.

Integrity: We do the right thing. Every day.

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Industry
Agriculture & Forestry
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Richmond, Virginia
Year Founded
1923
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