Human Resources Specialist

JOB SUMMARY Meadow Gold Dairy has an immediate job opening for an HR Coordinator. This position will be based out of our Salt Lake City facility and will also remotely support our Montana facilities. Support may be provided in-person, by phone, teams meetings, and/or via email. Meadow Gold is a brand of Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), a dairy marketing cooperative owned by more than 12,500 family farmers. Our mark matters and it represents the wholesomeness of dairy that we share with our communities and loved ones. By joining DFA, you can help us continue to make a difference that matters. We care deeply about the well-being of our neighbors and friends, and we celebrate the diversity of our company. It takes an incredible team to deliver the goodness of dairy and enrich our communities – come join us! COMPENSATION: $26.00 - $29.00 per hour SCHEDULE: Monday through Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm BENEFITS: Comprehensive healthcare benefits 401(k) with Company Match Paid vacation and holidays Career growth opportunities – we promote from within! Employee referral program Work for dairy farm families KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Support local and regional team in full cycle recruitment - sourcing, screening, and pipeline management activity. Provides accurate, complete, and timely employee data updates through the completion of the appropriate standard form. Updates may relate to new hires, terminations, employee job changes, department or work location changes, changes in pay, etc. Schedules and assists with HR training and communication programs such as new-hire orientations, annual wage increases, annual benefit enrollment meetings, and other employee communication initiatives as directed. Facilitates recognition and engagement initiatives. Responsible for ensuring maintenance of personnel files for current and former employees, ensuring compliance with internal document retention standards and external government regulations. Directs employees, as necessary, to the appropriate internal/external resources for resolution of questions. In coordination with the Leave Administration (FMLA, STD, CFRA, etc.) team, ensures that timely notification to the applicable parties (internal or external) is provided, the appropriate documentation is completed, and appropriate approvals are received. Ensures that ethics & compliance procedures are in place and followed. Perform other duties as assigned. MINIMUM REQURIMENTS: High School diploma or equivalent required. Associate degree preferred. A minimum of 2 years' experience in an HR capacity. Bilingual preferred but not required Prior experience with HRIS system and other HR technology preferred. Previous experience with applicant tracking systems strongly preferred. Requires effective oral and written communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills, and computer literacy. Ability to work and communicate effectively with others across levels and functions in a matrixed organization. Ability to manage multiple tasks. Some travel may be required. Must be able to pass all pre-employment screens (including drug, background, and criminal checks). DFA is an Equal Opportunity Employer