People & Culture Generalist
Summary
Onsite HR generalist role supporting recruitment, employee relations, payroll, and compliance for a dairy cooperative in Vermont, with a focus on B Corp values and dairy industry operations.
Cabot Creamery achieved B Corp certification in 2012 and became the world’s first dairy co-op to do so. This certification demonstrates our commitment to transforming the global economy to benefit all people, communities, and the planet.
Our dairy cooperative is seeking an onsite People & Culture Generalist to support our Waitsfield, VT office and East Montpelier, VT distribution Center.
What you'll be doing:
- Administer various People and Culture plans and procedures for worksite personnel.
- Conduct recruitment efforts for assigned positions coordinating with internal and external resources as required.
- Coach and advise leaders and employees with employee relations and performance matters.
- Conduct new-employee orientations and onboarding.
- Process required portions of employee payroll.
- Interpret and explain company policies and procedures for leaders and employees.
- Provide information on company benefits to candidates for employment and existing employees.
- Research and make recommendations regarding a variety of P&C matters to their leader.
- Maintain worksite compliance with federal, state and local employment and benefits laws and regulations.
- Assist with workers’ compensation matters including liaising with the insurance carrier, employee, providers and with return to work details.
- Learn about business operations to become a valued business partner.
- Draft and develop job descriptions.
- Promote and champion the company’s values in the workplace.
- Maintain employee personnel files.
- Assist with the delivery of various training programs.
- Assist other locations with P&C matters as needed.
- Conduct work with integrity, objectivity, competence, fairness, confidentiality, professionalism, and diligence.
- All other duties as assigned.
What we are seeking:
- Excellent interpersonal and communication (verbal/written) skills are essential.
- Ability to present information in one-on-one and/or larger group situations.
- Analytical skills to identify root causes and resolve situations and problems with viable solutions.
- The ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously with demonstrated skill in organization, prioritization, and attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, HRIS, and other computer-based applications.
- Ability to stay professional under pressure.
- The ability to handle delicate personal matters in a professional, confidential, and caring manner.
- The ability to read, comprehend and apply the principles from technical material, policies, and/or manuals.
- A degree in a related field of study preferred, with 3-5 years related experience. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
- Self-starter with ability to interact well with employees at all levels within the company as well as outside entities.
- A high degree of integrity, ethics, and judgment.
Pay range for this position is $60,000-$70,000, depending on experience.
Our support of employee growth includes promoting from within, training and tuition reimbursement. Team members enjoy access to a comprehensive benefits package, competitive salary and a 401k with company match.