Human Resources Specialist

West Liberty Foods - Bolingbrook, IL

Full-time - Mid Level

Bolingbrook, IL

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Human Resource Specialist at West Liberty Foods will play a crucial role in supporting various HR functions, including employee relations, recruiting, onboarding, training, and benefits administration. This position requires a self-driven individual who can independently identify and address the needs of the organization while collaborating closely with operations to ensure timely support. The role involves a mix of administrative tasks and direct interaction with team members, making it essential for the specialist to possess strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support for internal/external customers by answering incoming calls to the HR department and directing them appropriately.
• Ensure that all needed supplies are inventoried, ordered, and stocked regularly.
• Assist in facilitating the functions of the Employee Market, including ordering, stocking, servicing, and payroll deductions.
• Manage activities centered around the recruiting process, including auditing and data entry for HR systems.
• Assist team members with questions regarding pay, benefits, and other HR-related inquiries.
• Handle verification of employment for outside inquiries.
• Administer benefits and leave, acting as the first line of contact for team members regarding benefits enrollment and inquiries.
• Assist in resolving employee relations issues and maintain personnel files.
• Serve as a backup to other Human Resource positions and as a translator for meetings and investigations.
• Communicate with operation leaders regarding the progress and development of new hires during their first 90 days of employment.
• Maintain spreadsheets reflecting the completion status of all documents related to new hire learning and development.
• Facilitate and keep records of compliance learning opportunities for all team members in operation areas.
• Organize and lead facility tours for new hires, potential hires, and visitors.
• Lead New Hire Orientation presentations, both in-person and virtually, after developing proficiency in classroom facilitation.
• Organize information necessary for successful audits and meet auditor expectations.
• Lead and facilitate learning opportunities for groups of various sizes.
• Communicate ideas and information effectively in multiple languages, including English, Spanish, and Polish.
• Demonstrate strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize competing business needs.
• Suggest appropriate training methods for individuals and evaluate training progress for new hires.
• Drive continual improvement in quality, productivity, and efficiency.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish/Polish) is preferred.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in work.
• Proficiency with grammar and composition for document preparation and review.
• Basic math skills and understanding of accounting principles for market orders.
• Ability to work independently on multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Computer experience is required, with advanced knowledge of Google Suite and Microsoft platforms being a plus.
• Flexibility to work extended hours, weekends, and overtime as needed.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing demands.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in human resources or related field.
• Classroom experience in training or facilitation.

Benefits

• Paid holidays
• On-the-job training