HR Representative Human Resources

POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Human Resources Representative position is an entry-level position that serves as an opportunity to learn the HR profession. The Human Resources Representative shall function as a human resources representative at the farm level. HR Representatives may be required to fulfill other roles on the farm should his or help be needed by the Complex Manager. It is the duty of the HR Representative to communicate to their direct supervisor any problems that have arisen at the farm. He or she must take a proactive role in eliminating any potential problems from erupting. With the assistance of their direct supervisor, the HR Representative will assist the Complex Manager in monitoring all farm employees and supervisors, ensuring that company polices are followed, and disciplinary measures are taken if policies are broken. Other weekly duties could include conducting interviews, investigations, orientations, sharing HR-Related information, handling terminations, making public appearances, and ensuring all farm level health plan data is properly sent to the office. All duties are to be performed in an exemplary and professional manner.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Function as a contact to represent HR at the farm level and assist with all HR responsibilities that are conducted at the plant level. Such duties could include conducting interviews, assisting with the hiring process, addressing disciplinary issues, insurance and payroll forms/necessary paperwork, and audits. Since this is an entry-level position, the direct supervisor will closely assist.
• Assist office staff in all training conducted at the farm level – safety, lockout/tag-out, software systems, managerial, etc.
• Assist the complex manager with farm managerial duties. These duties are not limited to answering phones, but may include errand-running, memos, farm level employee meetings, benefits and incentives for employees, and work with governmental agencies.
• At the direction of Corporate HR, coordinate all employee data in regards to company health plans – health, life, and disability - this will include enrolling employees, answering questions, communicating data to and from the office, and ensuring accuracy of all data.
• Assist the HR Department and farm managers with investigations and employee disciplinary actions - this will include being present in all meetings (whether attendance related meetings or policy issue meetings,) and ensuring that all witnesses are interviewed thoroughly, all testimonies are documented, and that the incident is investigated confidentially and is communicated in such a manner to the Corporate Personnel Department.
• Assist the HR Department in ensuring all plant level employees and supervisors are following governmental agency regulations.
• Assist the safety and quality control directors with investigations and farm level audits.
• The HR Representative will assist their Direct Supervisor and the Corporate Personnel Department in ensuring that all farm staff are abiding by labor laws – wage and hour laws, child labor laws, discriminatory laws. It is the responsibility of the HR Representative to ensure that ANY potential violation of these laws is communicated to their director or the corporate office and handled thoroughly at the farm level.
• Assist their direct supervisor and complex manager with public relations events and appearances throughout the year.
• Assist as a strategic labor planner – help ensure that labor staff on site is adequate to fulfill the needs of the plant. This will require a pro-active approach to prevent an inadequate staff.
Assist the department managers and personnel director with special projects.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

• High school diploma is required. College level training in business, communication or human resources is desired.
• Being fluent in English and Spanish is desired.
• Prefer a working knowledge of Microsoft programs, such as MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint etc.
• Must be capable of giving oral and written presentations.
• Must be capable of working in an agricultural environment.
• Capable of working long hours if needed to complete special projects.
• Possess excellent teamwork skills – must be willing to assist with other areas as needed by the Vice-President of Personnel.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks at once – the ability to deal with stressful situations and still get the job complete.
Ability to treat co-workers and managers with respect and courtesy.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Must possess the ability to work in an agricultural environment, indoors, outdoors, office, warehouse, processing, and farm production areas each varying in temperature, and other environment specific atmospheres.
• Must be willing and able to work past the scheduled leave time to complete the job, if needed.
• Must possess the ability to work in an open office setting.
Must maintain professionalism with coworkers.

ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITMENT:

• Rose Acre Farms is fully committed to providing our animals with a safe and healthy environment, free from abuse and treated humanely in all aspects.
All team members are obligated by moral duty, Rose Acre Farms requirement (refer to Animal Abuse Policy in Rose Acre Farms Handbook), and legal obligation to uphold the strictest animal welfare structured environment and are obligated to report any incidents of abuse, neglect or breach of bio-security for the health and welfare of our animals.

NON-SMOKING WORK PLACE:

• No smoking allowed in workplace, break areas, or on any company property.
No smoking in company provided vehicles.

Rose Acres is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.

Disclaimer: Although this job description lists and identifies the primary duties of the listed position, it is not an exclusive list. As with all positions at Rose Acre Farms, the very nature and diversification of an egg production facility requires that all team members remain flexible to cover a wide variety of duties that may need covered.

The Information contained in this job description is not only to inform you of the requirements of this position, but will also be used to evaluate your work performance. This will include assisting in a determination of whether or not you will be entitled to certain bonuses and/or raises, and whether or not performance related disciplinary action would be taken against you.