Human Resources Representative

Pay Rate: $89k annualize salary ($42.75 pay rate on avg), Duration: 3 Months Summary: Provide human resources support to all hourly employees at the Vermont Creamery facility in Websterville, VT.

Support managing human resource initiatives, employee relations, and HR administration for over 100 staff, primarily in manufacturing roles.

Lead recruitment and onboarding of hourly employees in collaboration with company leaders and the Talent Acquisition team.

Responsibilities: Use independent judgment to execute daily work requirements.

Deliver strategic human resource initiatives that support business objectives.

Collaborate with local, regional, and corporate HR teams to achieve plant objectives.

Manage the selection process, including interview logistics, maintaining compliant applicant records, conducting orientation and new hire processes, and compliance training.

Partner with HR Manager in conducting investigations and making corrective action recommendations.

Assist plant leadership in performance management and employee development.

Log and track performance and all other employee discipline for the plant.

Maintain employee personnel and all other HR-related files.

Ensure legal and compliance information postings are met.

Manage attendance program in partnership with on-site managers and supervisors.

Responsible for all local payroll processes.

Recommend ideas and solutions to effectively address organizational needs.

Analyze training needs and implement training delivery with plant management.

Educate leaders to ensure consistent application of policies while promoting positive employee relations.

Partner with EHS and plant leadership on daily application of leave of absence policies, procedures, and compliance requirements.

Ensure compliance with EEOC, FMLA, Code of Conduct, Discrimination, Harassment, and other legal/policy issues.

Requirements: Undergraduate degree in human resources or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

3 years of experience in a Human Resources Specialist or Generalist role, or equivalent experience.

Required Skills: Strong communication skills and ability to lead and drive change in a manufacturing environment.

Effective, open, and timely communication.

Administer HR-related policies/procedures fairly and consistently.

Handle HR matters confidentially and with professionalism.

Balance competing priorities with a sense of urgency.

Efficiently process workload and assist others as needed.

Manage tasks with exceptional follow-through and attention to detail.

Leverage software and systems used by the company efficiently.

Flexible to work off-shifts as needed for communication purposes.