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Central Region Cooperative

HR Generalist

Central Region Cooperative, Winthrop, Minnesota, United States, 55396

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Job Type

Full-time

Description

Primary Objectives of the Position:

This position will assist in multiple facets of human resources (recruitment, onboarding/offboarding employees, employee development, benefit administration, leave management and compliance) supporting the entire employee life cycle, fostering positive employee relations and company culture.

Major Areas of Accountability:

Communicate regularly with supervisory staff to identify staffing needs. Lead in the recruitment and retention of the cooperative's workforce. Post open positions, track and screen applicants, coordinate candidate interviews with hiring managers, and extend job offers. Coordinate new hire onboarding with department supervisors and safety team. Partner with the safety team in helping employees gain CDL licensures and endorsements. Foster a learning environment for student interns and high school on-the-job program participants. Enforce provisions in Employee Handbook. Coordinate FMLA and personal leaves of absence ensuring compliance with all federal and state laws and regulations. Assist with annual benefit enrollment, track eligibility and enrollment for all employees. Ensure the accuracy of benefit payroll deductions and benefit carrier invoices. Serve as a plan administrator for the cooperative's 401(k) retirement plan. Contribute to HR initiatives that improve internal processes and policies. Maintain accurate employee records within the HRIS system. Serve as backup to the bi-weekly payroll processing function. Perform other duties as assigned. Basic Qualifications:

2-5 years of human resources experience. Post-secondary education in human resources, business administration or an agricultural field; or HR certification SHRM-CP preferred. Moderate knowledge of employment and payroll laws. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. Strong communications, organizational, and people skills. Elevated level of discretion, integrity and professionalism when managing sensitive information. This position is ideal for someone that works extremely well in a team setting. Must be able to perform all physical requirements of the position. Value-Added Qualifications:

Previous experience with payroll and HRIS systems; experience with Paylocity is a plus. Cooperative experience or agricultural background is helpful.

Salary:

$65,000-$90,000

While a salary range has been established for this role, the final compensation package will be tailored to the individual's level of experience and expertise.

Salary Description

$65,000 - $90,000