Human Resources Generalist

$60,000 - $75,000/Yr

Upstate Niagara Cooperative - Lancaster, PA

Full-time - Mid Level

Lancaster, PA

Animal Production and Aquaculture

About the position

As employees of a farmer-owned cooperative, we come to work every day trying to honor the tireless effort and care these farming families put in every day, all day, 365 days a year. Our farmer-owners tend to think in generations, with some of our farms being run by the same families for over a century. We carry this approach into our business, knowing that each and every one of us makes a difference in allowing these generational traditions to continue, taking pride in knowing that we nourish our friends, neighbors, nation, and even the world with healthy and delicious dairy products. Our products include milk, flavored milk, yogurt, dip, sour cream, cottage cheese, Italian cheese, and ice cream mix marketed under the Upstate Farms, Bison, Milk for Life, and Intense Milk brands. The Human Resources Generalist will be responsible for the administration of human resources programs and policies and completing a variety of tasks to support the daily operations of the Lancaster Office. The Human Resources Generalist is responsible for all or part of these areas: Strong employee relations experience, thorough handling of employee investigations, and administering employee performance management. Implements new hire orientation, onboarding, and educating newly hired employees on company policies, internal procedures, and regulations. Maintaining physical and digital files for employees and their documents, benefits, and attendance records. Handles employment-related inquiries from employees and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff. Creates an employee engagement plan fostering the company culture. Assists with leave administration, EEOC Reporting, and Succession Planning. Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance. Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources and employment law. Interviews and facilitates the hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions at the Lancaster office; collaborates with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings. UltiPro Time Labor Management Attendance System.

Responsibilities

• Administer human resources programs and policies to support daily operations.
• Handle employee investigations and administer employee performance management.
• Implement new hire orientation and onboarding processes.
• Educate newly hired employees on company policies and internal procedures.
• Maintain physical and digital employee files, benefits, and attendance records.
• Address employment-related inquiries from employees and supervisors.
• Create an employee engagement plan to foster company culture.
• Assist with leave administration and EEOC reporting.
• Maintain compliance with employment laws and regulations.
• Review policies and practices to ensure compliance with best practices.
• Interview and facilitate the hiring of qualified job applicants.

Requirements

• BA/BS or equivalent in Human Resources, Management, or Business.
• 2-4 years of Human Resources experience.
• Strong employee relations experience.
• Ability to handle employee investigations and performance management.
• Excellent computer skills in a Microsoft Windows environment, including Excel.
• Demonstrated skills in database management and record keeping.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and coaching skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.

Nice-to-haves

• Leadership skills.
• Creativity and enthusiasm in the workplace.
• Ability to work flexible or extended hours as needed.

Benefits

• Group health and/or dental insurance participation.
• Retirement plan options.
• Wellness program participation.
• Paid time away from work.
• Paid holidays.