Human Resources Assistant

Manufacturer of Premium Meat Products in Fort Atkinson

Jones Dairy Farm, a family owned and operated business for over 130 years, is seeking a Human Resources Assistant.  This is an excellent opportunity for an individual that can demonstrate organization, a high level of accuracy, confidentiality, and attention to detail.

Position Summary:

Responsible for payroll processing, administrative tasks, and services to support effective and efficient operations of the Human Resources department.

Responsibilities:

• Accurate and timely processing of benefits enrollments and changes to include providing notification to necessary carriers and payroll.
• Reconciles benefit invoices ensuring accurate enrollments as well as synchronization with the payroll system.
• Responsible for accurate and efficient union payroll processing.
• Performs all payroll maintenance, processes time and attendance data, payroll reports, manual checks, employment verifications, and employee reimbursement requests.
• Maintains Union vacation tracking system.
• Coordinates the maintenance and tracking of the company’s internal job posting process.
• Responsible for payroll and employee file maintenance and personnel recordkeeping.
• Distributes and maintains employee disciplinary records.
• Works cooperatively with the labor unions and non-union employees to quickly and satisfactorily resolve conflicts, problems and provide answers through knowledge of contracts and policies and the Human Resources Information System (HRIS).
• Acts as a liaison between outside vending services and Company (uniform, vending, etc.).
• Assists with implementation of wellness programs including flu shots, health fairs, etc.
• Runs weekly attendance reports.
• Coordinates Employee Service Award program and assists with the coordination of company recreational events.
• Provides administrative support to HR staff by preparing employee communication pieces to include employee orientation materials, employee benefits materials, regulatory mailings, and other meeting correspondence.
• Acts as a backup for the other HR positions, including payroll processing.
• Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

• 2 or more years of payroll and administration experience.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Exercises good problem-solving skills and ability to effectively multi-task.
• Must possess a high degree of professionalism and confidentiality and be able to work under tight deadlines.
• Experience with a labor union and/or manufacturing environment.
• Strong computer and technology background.
• Completion of an associate degree in a related business field.
• SHRM or HCRI certification in Human Resources
• Prior experience with ADP Workforce Now system, Microsoft Office Suite, and LaborMetrix.

Benefits Package:

We offer an excellent compensation and benefit package:

• Medical Insurance with a Health Reimbursement Account
• Dental, Vision, Prescription, and Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Company Paid Short Term Disability/Sick Pay
• Long Term Disability available
• Paid Vacation and 11 Paid Holidays
• 401K with a 100% Employer match on 5.5% eligible earnings
• Health Club Incentives
• Professional Development Including Tuition Reimbursement & more!

We offer excellent compensation and benefit packages.

EOE