Human Resources Generalist

Job Description

Human Resources Generalist

PURPOSE OF POSITION

This position will work directly with the Human Resources Manager on all human resource activities including recruitment, onboarding, employee engagement, and enforcing company policies and practices with a focus on our facilities located in North Dakota, Minnesota, and Montana.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Recruit, interview, and facilitate the hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions; collaborates with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings.

Build community connections with high schools, colleges, vocational rehabilitation divisions and other organizations that support the recruitment of qualified candidates.

Handle all administrative tasks for facility onboarding, new hire orientation, and exit interviews, including entering data into HR information systems and auditing for accuracy and compliance for all employees.

Identify and organize community engagement activities.

Perform routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to benefits, compensation, disciplinary matters, disputes, investigations, performance, and talent management.

Work with the Human Resources Manager on various HR related projects.

Answer frequently asked questions from applicants and employees relative to standard policies, benefits, hiring processes, etc.

Maintains accurate and up-to-date human resource files, records, and documentation for employees.

Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, and talent management.

Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.

Assists with planning and execution of special events such as benefits enrollment, employee recognition events, team building activities, holiday parties, birthday, and anniversary recognitions.

Schedule and participate in hourly reviews for facility employees.

Assist with the design and development of training programs for facility employees.

Perform other duties as assigned.

TRAVEL REQUIRMENTS

Weekly travel to our Hillsboro, Buffalo, and East Grand Forks facilities as needed.

Overnight trips (1 to 2 nights) within Minnesota, Wisconsin and Indiana may be required periodically.

Company vehicle available for travel.

Must have valid driver’s license and personal car insurance.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

2+ years of experience in human resources.

2+ years of experience in recruitment preferred.

SHRM-CP or PHR a plus.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, conflict resolution and negotiation skills.

Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.

Knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn ADP the organizations HRIS and talent management systems.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job operates within a professional office environment. While performing the duties of this job inside the office, the employee is frequently exposed to normal working conditions for an office environment with a noise level that is usually quiet to moderate. The role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers and filing cabinets.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee may be required to stand for long periods of time as well as use hands or fingers to reach or handle, and to reach with hands and arms. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee will occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. All vision abilities are required to encompass close-up work. On occasion, employee must be able to tolerate and endure extended seasonal hours and maintain alertness to meet deadlines.

Occasionally while performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to machinery and moving parts, airborne particles including grain dust and hazardous materials or fumes, which may require the use of PPE. The employee may be exposed to adverse weather conditions, extended seasonal hours, high precarious places, and confined spaces. The noise level in some of the work environments may require the use of hearing protection.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Headquartered in Fargo, ND, Anchor Ingredients is the most customer-centric, innovative and transparent farm-to-food partner, dedicated to delivering premium ingredients and added value services to the food and pet food industries. Our farm-level relationships, combined with our global reach, allow us to efficiently procure and process ingredients from around the region and throughout the world, uniquely positioning us to fulfill our customers' diverse ingredient requirements. We take pride in our world-class team which boasts extensive industry experience combined with an unwavering dedication to our company’s mission, vision and values, and a commitment to delivering quality and innovation throughout the entire food supply chain.

DISCLAIMER

This job description is not a complete description of responsibility, but reflects the general qualifications, duties and/or responsibilities necessary to perform this position. All candidates who receive a written offer of employment will be required to successfully pass a background check, as well as testing for commonly abused controlled substances in accordance with the company’s Drug Free Workplace Policy. Anchor Ingredients reserves the right to revise the job description as circumstances warrant. Anchor Ingredients is an at-will employer, which means that either the employee or the company may terminate the relationship at any time, with or without notice, and with or without cause. We are an equal opportunity employer.

Full-time