Plant HR Specialist

Position Overview

Key Responsibilities

• Recruitment and Onboarding:
• Develop and implement recruitment strategies to attract skilled labor and professionals in dairy operations.
• Conduct interviews, assess candidates, and oversee the onboarding process for new hires.
• Collaborate with department heads to forecast staffing needs.
• Employee Relations:
• Address employee grievances and foster a positive work environment.
• Promote a culture of safety, teamwork, and accountability.
• Act as a mediator in conflict resolution and disciplinary actions.
• Training and Development:
• Design and deliver training programs to enhance employee dairy production and plant operations skills.
• Organize compliance and safety training to meet industry regulations.
• Support leadership development initiatives for potential supervisors and managers.
• HR Compliance and Recordkeeping:
• Ensure compliance with labor laws, health and safety regulations, and dairy industry standards.
• Maintain accurate employee records, including attendance, performance reviews, and training logs.
• Prepare reports on HR metrics such as turnover, retention, and productivity.
• Compensation and Benefits:
• Assist in developing competitive salary structures and benefits packages.
• Manage payroll processing and address related employee inquiries.
• Monitor industry trends to recommend adjustments to compensation policies.
• Health, Safety, and Welfare:
• Promote workplace safety initiatives tailored to the dairy industry, including handling of machinery, chemicals, and perishable goods.
• Ensure the implementation of wellness programs to enhance employee morale and productivity.
• Performance Management:
• Coordinate performance appraisal systems to recognize and reward excellence.
• Support supervisors in identifying underperformance and implementing improvement plans.
• HR Policy Development:
• Develop and update HR policies specific to plant operations in the dairy industry.
• Communicate policies effectively to ensure understanding and compliance.
  

Qualifications And Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 8+ years of HR experience, preferably in manufacturing or the dairy industry.
• Strong knowledge of labor laws, HR best practices, and safety regulations.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency in HR software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.