HR Manager

Farmers Union Industries, LLC, also known as FUI, is a leading agricultural-based manufacturing company headquartered in Redwood Falls, MN. Our current operations include Central Bi-Products, Northland Choice, Midwest Grease, Artex Manufacturing, Redwood Farms Meat Processors, and Performance Pet Products. Please visit our website at fuillc.com to learn more!

Redwood Farms Meat Processors, located in Estherville, IA, processes hogs of varying sizes allowing us to offer a variety of cuts and cut sizes. Learn more about what we do at fuillc.com/redwood-farms/.

Redwood Farms is now seeking a bilingual HR Manager in Estherville, IA! This person will act as the onsite HR resource for the facility and lead hiring, retention, and onboarding initiatives. We offer a competitive salary and a complete benefits package includes health, dental, vision, PTO, paid holidays, an impressive 401K match, and much more!

Schedule 

Monday to Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm. 

Willing to consider alternative schedules that support operations

Areas of Accountability 

All areas of accountability to be delivered with GRIT - our values of Generosity, Relationships, Integrity, and Teamwork

Hiring & Onboarding        Benefits & Payroll Support        Management & Employee Support

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Protect human resources operations by keeping information confidential

Partner closely with managers and Corporate HR to understand staffing needs

Screen applications, set up and conduct interviews, and extend job offers to qualified candidates

Assist candidates through various pre-employment steps including the I-9, E-Verify, background check, and drug screen

Lead and/or support new hire onboarding, ensuring all paperwork and tasks are completed in a timely manner

Conduct and/or assist with new hire stay interviews, quarterly conversations, and exit interviews

Serve as on-site HR resource for all employees at the complex, with direction and support from Corporate HR Staff 

Lead benefits orientation and online enrollment

Serve as on-site HR resource for all employees at the complex, with direction and support from Corporate HR Staff 

Translate individual conversations and larger employee meetings and announcements; confirm translations of written documents, as requested

Verify employee timecards and ensure employees have submitted PTO requests for all absences

Enter payroll deductions for employee-purchased equipment

Respond to employee issues and concerns by bringing forward to Director of HR; partner with investigations, as needed

Identify and follow through with HR improvement projects and initiatives

Help coordinate employee meals, celebrations, and donation activities

Participate in community outreach and recruiting activities, as driven and/or requested by Corporate HR

Assist Safety Trainer with accident/injury reporting, as needed

Provide backup support for hog payables, as needed

Maintain regular and predictable on-site attendance

Travel less than 10%, annually 

Situations may arise that require employees to temporarily or permanently assume responsibility for tasks not specifically outlined in this job description. Employees may be requested to work additional hours and/or accommodate a heavier than normal workload. 

Qualifications

Degree in HR or business, preferred; or comparable education and/or experience

Bilingual (English & Spanish), required

Experience in full scope hiring and onboarding, preferred

Ability to communicate professionally and strategically with managers, directors, or other stakeholders verbally or in writing

Working knowledge of relevant employment legislation

Proficient with technology and the Microsoft Office Suite; Experience with the use of an HRIS and ATS

High level of organization, proficiency, accuracy, discretion, and confidentiality

Experience in a high-volume, multi-location environment, preferred

Strong sense of initiative and independent problem-solving with the ability to manage time and deadlines with little supervision

Ability to attain and/or maintain a standard driver’s license

Physical Requirements

Perform desk work (sitting or standing) for up to 100% of workday

Repetitively use wrist, hand, and/or fingers