Associate Human Resources Generalist

Join the Dairy Brands Human Resources team and help create an exceptional employee experience across our Central Division. Working from our St. Louis Park (10 West) office, the Associate Human Resources Generalist provides shared-service HR support to employees, leaders, and locations across the business. This role offers broad exposure to recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, benefits, leave administration, training, employee engagement, and HR operations while delivering with white-glove service to our internal customers. In addition to core HR responsibilities, this position helps bring our culture to life through employee communications, recognition programs, Culture of Excellence initiatives, employee appreciation events, and other engagement activities. The ideal candidate enjoys building relationships, solving problems, managing projects, and creating meaningful experiences for employees while serving as a trusted HR resource for the business. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Support the recruitment process for non-exempt and/or exempt positions by performing assigned tasks: Coordinate requisitions, internal and external job postings, applicant/candidate correspondence, interview schedules, job descriptions, references, offer letters, drug screens and background checks, requisition closeout, and new employee set-up. Work with hiring managers to recruit and select candidates. Review resumes, design competency-based interview questions, conduct phone screens, and assist with in-person interviews. Coach managers on the interview process. Coordinate onboarding activities to ensure new employees have an excellent experience of the organization and are set up for short- and long-term success. Support employee engagement, recognition, and employee experience initiatives including onboarding activities, appreciation events, Culture of Excellence programs, and other engagement efforts that promote a positive workplace culture. Provide employee records administrative support. Process employee status change transactions. Assist in preparing the required EEO/AAP reporting documents. Generate scheduled and ad- hoc HR reports. Ensure employees receive appropriate information on benefits enrollment, assist in coordinating onsite wellness initiatives, and field employee benefits questions. Administer required paperwork and coordinate FMLA and STD programs. Work with employees on LOA processes and procedures, track leaves and return-to-work dates, and communicate leave of absence status to managers as requested. Assist with employee communications regarding human resources programs and employee announcements to ensure consistent messaging to the organization; help to ensure electronic communication boards are updated as needed with local and corporate information. Provide information and resources to managers and employees regarding human resources policies, programs, and procedures to ensure compliance and support with company guidelines, employment law, and company culture. Continue to learn and apply understanding of key legal precedents, policies, and practices to protect the interest of DFA and our employees. Perform learning management system (DairyU) administration including but not limited to managing HRIS data uploads, record keeping, training attendance, course assignments, tracking/completion, running reports for eligibility, and completion and ad hoc reports as needed for management assessments. Maintain proper filing and record keeping of non-electronic training events. Process HR related invoices as appropriate (drug screens, background checks, employment agencies, etc.). Maintain highest level of confidentiality related to organizational changes and other sensitive information related to HR job responsibilities. May participate in special projects in the areas of performance management, on-boarding, compensation, and training and development. Education and Experience: Undergraduate degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related discipline (or equivalent combination of education and experience) required. 1 to 2 years of Human Resources or transferable experience. Basic knowledge of Human Resources principles, concepts, and practice. Experience with HR information systems and Microsoft Office applications preferred. Certification and/or License – Human Resources certifications preferred (e.g., SHRM, HRCI). Able to work a schedule that supports a 24/7 operations team. Ability to travel up to 15%. Benefits: 401(k) with company contribution Competitive pay Paid sick, vacation and holidays Career growth opportunities – we promote from within! Comprehensive healthcare benefits Service recognition and employee rewards Employee referral program Tuition reimbursement Work for dairy farm families An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans