Human Resources Associate

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At Hilmar Cheese Company we improve lives around the world through wholesome dairy products. Since our founding in 1984, Hilmar Cheese Company has been committed to innovation and sustainability. Our state‑of‑the‑art production facilities convert an abundance of locally sourced high‑quality milk into a variety of nutritious cheeses, whey protein and lactose. The cheeses and ingredients that we produce create a wide variety of retail and food service products from sliced and shredded cheeses, to protein supplements and infant formula.

We are a trusted partner to premier food and beverage brands in more than fifty countries helping bring their vision into reality.

A Typical Day

The Human Resources Administrator coordinates and implements office services such as records control, projects and other administrative activities for the site Human Resources team. Interprets operating policies; exercises independent judgment in the resolution of administrative problems. May be expected to handle sensitive and/or confidential information.

• Audits and monitors hourly timecard exceptions weekly to ensure compliance with state and federal laws.
• Under the direction of Site HR leadership, provides routine coaching and refresher training to supervisors on timekeeping compliance and best practices. Supporting supervisors on the effective delivery of coaching and corrective actions regarding timekeeping policy.
• Support new hire orientation through document preparation, conducting as needed and Success Factors onboarding.
• Support and assist with recruiting events.
• Uses various software applications to assemble, manipulate and/or format data and/or reports.
• Administers unit operating practices such as record keeping systems and forms control.
• Assists with special projects, office activities, employee events and Employee Engagement Committee events.
• Generates routine correspondence as needed. Maintains records through filing, retrieval, retention and storage.
• Responds to employee inquiries and schedules meetings under direction of HR team leadership.
• Responds to unemployment claims.
• Manages confidential information.
• Demonstrates the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Supports a fast‑paced working environment.

• High School diploma OR Associates degree OR 2 years of related experience.
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong analytical and project management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact at all levels of the organization.

• Associate’s degree and 3 years of related experience OR Bachelor’s degree and 1 year of related experience.
• Knowledge of the functional areas of Human Resources management.

The work is primarily performed in an office environment and the physical demands are characteristic of a mostly sedentary role. Specific details of the essential functions of the position are available in the Job Safety Analysis, made available on request.

Food safety is a company wide responsibility and each employee must know their role in the manufacture and distribution of safe, wholesome, and high‑quality products.

This description is a general statement and does not include other duties as assigned.

Hilmar Cheese Company, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer/EEO. We participate in E‑Verify.

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Dodge City, KS $75,539.00-$.

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Human Resources

• Food and Beverage Manufacturing