Human Resources Generalist

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, 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 our Batavia Plant (Oatka Milk Products).

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.
• Assist 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 our Batavia Plant (Oatka Milk Products); collaborates with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings.

Education:

• BA/BS or equivalent in general discipline of Human Resources, Management or Business
• Two to Four (2-4) years Human Resources experience.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• The successful candidate will demonstrate leadership, creativity, enthusiasm and the ability to work effectively with all constituencies.
• Able to work flexible or extended hours dependent on business demands when needed.
• Excellent computer skills in a Microsoft Windows environment. Must include Excel and demonstrated skills in database management and record keeping.
• Effective oral and written communication.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and coaching skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.

Pay:  $60,000 - $75,000 a year*

*The salary range indicated in this posting represents the minimum and maximum of the salary range for this position. Actual salary will vary depending on factors including, but not limited to, budget available, prior experience, knowledge, skill and education as they relate to the position’s qualifications, in addition to internal equity. The posted salary range reflects just one component of our total rewards package. Other components of the total rewards package may include participation in group health and/or dental insurance, retirement plan, wellness program, paid time away from work, and paid holidays.

Upstate Niagara Cooperative, Inc. is committed to equal employment opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.

Salary : $60,000 - $75,000