Human Resources Generalist

Clifton Larson Allen  (CLA) Search has been retained by Holden Farms to identify a Human Resources Generalist to serve their team. Holden Farms is a fifth‑generation, family‑owned pork and turkey producer headquartered at 12346 Hall Ave, Northfield, Minnesota. Founded in 1876 by the Holden family, the company has grown into one of the largest family‑owned pork producers in the United States, operating extensive hog and turkey farming operations across southern Minnesota, northern Iowa, and parts of Wisconsin.

To learn more, :

• Perform payroll functions for Holden Farms
• Maintain compliance with federal and state regulations concerning employment, legal requirements and government reporting
• Partner with HFI Management on employee development, policy implementation and upholding Holden Farm’s culture
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding employment, policies and programs
• Assist in conflict resolution, amongst employees and/or management
• Recruit for HFI positions
• Post jobs ads, conduct telephone screens, phone interviews and determine qualified candidates.
• Create, update and maintain all position descriptions
• Conduct new hire orientations and ensure all paperwork is completed
• Attend Career Fairs in the fall to recruit upcoming talent and find Summer Interns
• Coordinate Summer Internship program
• Manage annual Benefits Open Enrollment for all full-time employees
• Main point of contact for HFI benefit vendors
• Reconcile benefit enrollment or claim issues and approve invoices for payment
• Respond to all Unemployment claims
• Partake in quarterly Safety Committee meetings

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or equivalent HR experience
• 1 year experience in management of 5 or more employees
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint)
• Strong skills in using spreadsheets and databases
• Knowledge and experience with ADP preferred