HR Generalist

Company Overview

Livestock Nutrition Center specializes in blending customized rations, supplements and premixes to meet the specific nutritional needs of Livestock Producer's operations. We understand that management, performance objectives and feeding practices can be vastly different between operations, and that these differences dictate specific nutritional or formulation requirements. Our experienced sales staff and nutritionist will work with the Producer to design a feeding program that is specific to their operation.

Mission Statement

Our Mission is to add value to the suppliers and end users in the feed ingredient supply chain through distribution, processing and service.

Guiding Principle

Our focus is to provide customized feeding programs, nutritional products, and expert service to livestock producers that promote their long-term success and profitability.

Position Summary

This position will oversee a variety of human resources tasks to contribute to the day-to-day operations of the Human Resources Department.  This position assists with performance reviews, workers compensation, maintains HR records, and provides guidance on personnel policies.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Manage position seats in HRIS system along with processing personnel action notices.  Position changes need to be updated and maintained in the system in a timely manner.
• Assist with gathering data for 401k audit, workers compensation audit and annual financial audit.
• Manage company’s Performance Unit Plan, by issuing out annual award grants to employees in HRIS system.
• Respond to “Ask Here” requests from employees in HRIS system in a timely manner.
• File workers compensation claims in a timely manner and work with managers and employees to complete treatment and close out open claims.
• Manage all leaves cases by coordinating efforts with the HR Coordinator.  Communicate with employees on obtaining a release before returning to work, communication updates with the manager, and managing benefit payments.
• Assist with setting up spreadsheets for leaders for performance reviews on a biannual basis.  Manage Performance Discussion Form Dashboard in HRIS system.
• Provide policy interpretation for managers and employees. 
• Assist with employee relations issues.
• Gather data for open positions reporting monthly.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations; maintain up-to-date knowledge of employment laws.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field; years of experience will be considered in lieu of degree.
• A minimum of 4 years of experience in an HR role. 
• Accomplished in Office Suites, including Excel spreadsheets.
• Proficient problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a strong sense of urgency.
• Must work independently with minimal supervision.
• Must be detail oriented and complete work with a high degree of accuracy and integrity.
• Excellent organizational skills. 
• Strong knowledge of HR principles and practices, employment law and regulations.
• Proven ability to prioritize multiple objectives with different deadlines.
• Proven communication, interpersonal and conflict-resolution skills.
• Strong sense of customer service with both internal and external customers.
• Must be able to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Must be an independent, self-starter.
• Ability to work in an open office environment.
• This position is in the office 5 days a week.
• Experience with Paycom preferred. 

Benefits and Perks

• All full-time employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package.