People & Culture; HR Coordinator

Overview

ABOUT POETA POET, it is our mission to be good stewards of the Earth by converting renewable resources to energy and other valuable goods as effectively as humanly possible. For over thirty-five years, our drive and passion to change the world has enabled us to become the largest producer and marketer of bioethanol and a leader in sustainable products in the world.

We’re all on the same team. We always communicate. And we park our egos at the door. These aren’t just slogans on our walls. It’s the way we do things  We provide an environment for team members to maintain a healthy work-life balance. It’s the best way to optimize health, wellness, and productivity in a sustainable way. We work hard.

We play hard. We have frequent team events, volunteer efforts, and we know how to celebrate wins!

JOB SUMMARY & RESPONSIBILITIES

A People & Culture Coordinator at POET performs a wide variety of confidential and detailed tasks for our business partner team, team members, and leaders — if you love variety and a fast pace you will thrive in this role! In this position you will have the opportunity to coordinate learning programs, organize new hire orientation, create and prepare a variety of materials, support our learning & development systems, support our onboarding experience and so much more!

The People & Culture Coordinator is a central hub of core activity for the business partner team and is integral to many processes, activities, and projects. This is an on-site role located in Sioux Falls, SD.

• Schedule and coordinate weekly new hire orientation.
• Create new hire announcements and post to POET’s intranet.
• Manage content in our Learning Management System and coordinate a variety of learning programs offered to team members.
• Support team member and leader transactions through the HR system business processes/workflows.
• Support the HR Specialist with Workday enhancements, testing changes, and drafting SOPs.
• Research updates on applicable HR laws and guidelines. Support the People & Culture Partners in educating team members regarding company policies.
• Manage the offboarding process; conduct exit interviews and ensure tasks are complete.
• Assist in a variety of duties to ensure a smooth transition from team member to alumni.
• Support POET’s Onboarding and Employee Experiences, Learning & Growth initiatives, and other talent management projects.
• Administer POET’s random drug & alcohol program.
• Gather and compile data for the People & Culture Partners, assist with analyzing trends and validating data.
• Create and draft letters, correspondence, and documents related to a variety of People & Culture items.
• Create, prepare, and distribute materials for presentations, meetings, and events.
• Assist with ad-hoc People & Culture projects as needed.
• Since we’re all about teamwork and getting the job done, your skill may be put to a lot of other uses!

• Bachelor’s degree in the area of Human Resources Management, Psychology, or Business is required.
• Two years working in a Human Resources field or related role is preferred.
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
• Experience in HRIS systems is preferred (Workday is a plus).
• Excellent organization and time management skills with a sense of urgency that drives results.
• Knowledge of the basics of Microsoft Office Suite and the ability of learning new programs.

A SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE

• High degree of collaboration with others and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated experience with confidentiality and sensitive information. Ability to prepare presentations on confidential material.
• Ability to complete a wide variety of tasks accurately and efficiently.
• Ability to exercise discretion, initiative, and independent judgment in making sound decisions and in developing solutions to problems.
• Critical thinking abilities.
• Ability to work in a team environment.

• There is some opportunity for travel to the bioprocessing facilities; however, it will be rare that travel is required. Travel is typically flexible to work within your schedule.
• This position operates in an office environment, working at a…