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HR Specialist

Dairy Farmers of America
Rensselaer, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 5/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/3/2026
GENERAL PURPOSE

Under general supervision, assist employees and the Human Resources (HR) team in delivering a full spectrum of HR services, including recruitment, payroll, leave management, onboarding, employee transactions, and possibly safety or other related areas. Serve as a resource for employees and answer general HR questions. Process personnel information and handle highly confidential material.

Job Duties And Responsibilities -

  • Perform recruiting activities for the location such as resume screening, scheduling interviews, reference checks, background check/testing completion, etc.
  • Assist the HR team and management to identify creative sourcing and hiring strategies and tactics to support staffing needs
  • Coordinate the recruitment and onboarding of temporary employees in partnership with established contingent staffing agencies according to location needs
  • Assist with or facilitate the new hire onboarding process
  • Coordinate new employee orientation for new hires; ensure new hire paperwork is complete including tax documents, I-9, E-verify, etc.
  • Serve as a liaison to employees with employee benefits questions; assist with new hire benefit enrollment and open enrollment
  • Submit terminations and employee changes to payroll in a timely manner
  • Facilitate leave management to ensure smooth transactions between employees, leave management system, payroll, and benefits
  • Maintain employee personnel files, recruiting documentation, employment verification, benefits information, and other documentation as required; track and follow-up on any missing documentation as needed
  • Respond to HR inquiries either directly to the requesting party or provide background information for HR management team members regarding the inquiry
  • Serve as a liaison for corporate communications and post/distribute communications as appropriate
  • Maintain required employment law postings in assigned location
  • Support employee engagement process and actively participate in/plan/recommend employee recognition or appreciation events
  • Coordinate training activities; ensure that new hire and employee training is completed in a timely manner and attend monthly DairyU coordinator meetings
  • Complete unemployment claims in required timeframe

The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required

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Education and Experience

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Undergraduate degree and/or human resources course work preferred
  • 1 to 3 years of human resources experience, preferably in a generalist role
  • Certification and/or License - may be required during course of employment

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

  • Knowledge of and skill with Microsoft Office Suite and company computer systems
  • Knowledge of applicable federal and state employment laws
  • Able to discreetly handle sensitive/confidential employee information
  • Able to maintain confidentiality of information
  • Able to demonstrate a high degree of accuracy and thoroughness in executed tasks
  • Able to respond courteously and efficiently to inquiries, complaints, and requests
  • Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
  • Able to interact positively and work effectively with others (interpersonal skills)
  • Able to multi-task and organize own work activities
  • Must be able to read, write and speak English

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans

$27.00-$28.25 per hour

Salary : $27 - $28

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