Human Capital Coordinator

Job Type:

Regular

People are at the heart of our success. Our culture encourages collaboration, transparency, and accountability in order to generate value and achieve sustainable results. Being part of the team means committing to an environment where everyone’s impact truly matters.

At Agropur, accountability means owning challenges and taking concrete action to achieve results.

An environment that empowers you to take action:

• Rate of Pay: $22.49 - $26.99 hourly
• Annual performance incentive
• Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7am - 3pm
• Competitive and comprehensive compensation and benefits package focusing on your physical, financial, and emotional health to include the following perks as well as the standard benefit offerings:
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long-term Disability Insurance 
  • 401(k) with up to 7% company contributions
  • 3 Weeks PTO on day 1
  • Paid holidays and 2 floating holidays
  • Paid parental leave
• Advancement Opportunities
• Healthy work/life balance

What you’ll be responsible for each day:

The Human Capital Coordinator assists with recruitment, payroll, benefits, training, employee relations and special projects. This position conducts phone screens, interviews new hire orientations, maintains personnel and department files and prepares and updates department reports. The Human Capital Coordinator provides backup assistance to the Human Capital Business Partner. This position understands and completes all job responsibilities in accordance with federal and state compliance regulations and laws.

Hybrid on the road: the nature of the role requires frequent travel (primarily to Wisconsin plant locations in Little Chute, Luxemburg, and Weyauwega), for at least 20% of the time. The employee is expected to be present at their assigned Agropur office per their hybrid schedule (at least 3 days per week).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Obtain a job requisition for all open positions and ensure proper approvals/justifications.
• Post open positions internally and externally.
• Prescreen applications and resumes.
• Phone screen qualified candidates.
• Maintain applicant-tracking database for each candidate and position.
• Coordinate interviews with the Supervisors/Managers.
• Create offer letter(s).
• Extend job offers to candidates.
• Conduct background checks.
• Schedule pre-employment screenings (DOT/Non-DOT drug test, audio, and Functional Capacity Exam (FCE)).
• Coordinate start date and new hire orientation paperwork.
• Conduct new hire orientation.
• Close out job(s) in Workday and send rejection letters to candidate(s).
• Assist in reviewing and distributing information to inform employees regarding benefits and training programs including: unemployment compensation, insurance, leave time (FMLA), retirement plans, cafeteria plan benefits, continuation of benefits (COBRA), leadership training and the random drug testing program.
• Responsible for workers’ compensation follow up with safety professional regarding injury return to work dates.
• Create and maintain personnel records for current and terminated employees.
• Track absences for employees and follow up with Supervisors/Managers.
• Assist HCBP with general human capital functions. 
• Assist with payroll processing and check distribution if applicable.
• Researches and performs work on special projects as assigned.
• Maintain employee anniversary and employee recognition programs. 
• Understanding of and compliance with all Quality Assurance policies, and immediate reporting of any potential food safety issues to management.
• Provide support in Spanish translation for operations, quality assurance, training, and communications with employees, preferred

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serve on committees as needed.
• Be accessible and responsive to the human capital needs and concerns of employees and management.  Human Capital decisions administered soundly and consistently with policies and in compliance with appropriate laws.
• Effectively communicates and develops good working relationships with all employees and applicants. 
• Professional workplace appearance, conduct, honesty and integrity in all employee and applicant communications required. 
• Has a full understanding of policies, procedures, and applicable state and federal regulations.
• Stays current in field and utilizes that information where applicable.
• Seeks out and participates in appropriate training and professional development.
• Understand and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Safety Protocol
  • Stop any observed unsafe acts and obey facility safety rules and procedures.
  • Correct or report any observed safety hazards.
  • Support safety policies and programs.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

The individual who will own this role:

Education Required:

• Associate’s Degree in Human Resources/Human Capital or another related field preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.

Experience Required:

• Minimum two (2) years of Human Capital experience preferred.
• Ability to speak and write in Spanish preferred.

Skills Required:

• Intermediate computer skills with Microsoft Excel, Power Point, Word, Outlook and field-specific software.
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
• Demonstrate attention to detail in composing, typing, and proofing materials, establishing priorities and meeting deadlines.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with executives, managers, colleagues and individuals inside and outside the organization.
• Effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to management and coworkers.
• Demonstrate strong organizational and time management skills.
• High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations and documentation.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Decisions administered soundly and consistently with policies and in compliance with appropriate laws and regulations. 
• Dedication to meet the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; acts with customers in mind.
• Exhibit a professional manner in working with others and work to maintain constructive working relationships.

Where you’ll be working: 

• Agropur’s US operations produce 1 billion pounds of quality, award-winning cheese each year. We create more than 20 different varieties and provide whey protein and dry ingredients which are by-products of the cheesemaking process. As one of the world’s largest dairy producers, Agropur partners with some of the most recognizable food, beverage and nutrition brands to help feed the world. Better Dairy. Better World. Agropurus.com 

An environment that values engagement and encourages everyone to take initiative.

Agropur welcomes people from all backgrounds and origins. We are proud to be an employer with a diverse community and are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive experience for all employees and applicants. We will work with candidates who request accommodation. Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec. Agropur uses artificial intelligence technology to assist our recruiters in screening, assessing, or selecting applicants for this position. 

In this text, the use of the masculine gender to designate persons is intended only to lighten the text.