ABOUT AMPI:

AMPI owns seven Midwest-based manufacturing plants where 10 percent of the nation's American-type cheese, processed cheese and butter is produced. The cooperative's award-winning cheese, butter and powdered dairy products are marketed to foodservice, retail and food ingredient customers. In 2019, the co-op launched its Dinner Bell Creamery brand and accompanying Co-op Crafted promise, highlighting more than 50 years of dairy farm families partnering with skilled buttermakers and cheesemakers.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time:

1. All AMPI employees have an obligation to report employee safety, food safety and food quality issues to personnel of authority.
2. Coordinates recruitment for the facility including identifying recruitment sources, evaluating candidates, conducting interviews, and referring qualified candidates to appropriate staff members for further evaluation. Extends offers of employment, arranges background checks, drug screens and physicals. Assist with reference checks and verification of employment. Conducts new hire orientation.
3. Assists with workers' compensation and OSHA compliance programs. Through the workers' compensation carrier, monitors the progress of employees with claims.
4. Ensures legal compliance with all federal and state regulations applicable to the human resource areas such as; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA). Completes the location's Affirmative Action Plan, provides training and completes outreach.
5. Monitors human resource processes for compliance, and posts notices. Investigates, documents, and resolves employee complaints, and recommends changes necessary to achieve compliance.
6. Maintains all Human Resources related records, including separate file systems for employee personnel records, grievances and disciplinary actions, employment selection process records, I-9 forms, affirmative action/equal employment related records, records related to complaint investigations and employee performance issues. Ensures confidentiality and limited access according to procedure.
7. Leads and manages all Human Resource functions in areas including but not limited to: answering HR questions, benefit enrollment, entering and processing new hires, changes and termination information, background checks, performance reviews, forms, policy updates and conducting stay and exit interviews. Assists with planning and presentation of meetings including division meetings.
8. Responsible for communication to the union. Manage and respond to union grievances. Participate in collective bargaining contract negotiations.
9. Supervise and train direct reports while serving as their back up support.
10. Oversees learning and development for all employees, running reports, assigning affected training, and ensuring completion of assigned courses.
11. Creates statistical reports (KPI's) for weekly and monthly review by leadership team. Analyzes monthly HR metrics, identifying unfavorable trends and implement corrective actions to curb unfavorable trending.
12. Responsible for preparing and processing the employee biweekly payroll. Ensure compliance with all applicable state and federal wages and hour laws and the collective bargaining agreement (CBA).
13. Review employee timecards for completeness and accuracy. Enter and adjust employee schedules and employee timecards as necessary.
14. Track and report absenteeism.
15. Responsible for troubleshooting and handling time clock issues.
16. Acts as a UKG resource for employees and responds to employee/supervisor questions regarding payroll issues. Answers questions and facilitates resolution to payroll discrepancies.
17. Prepare and analyze payroll information and reports.
18. Coordinate paid time off (PTO) requests from requests to approval for timely processing. Process cash outs of PTO in lieu of taking PTO when applicable.
19. Maintains accurate employee information in HRIS system.
20. Provide administrative support for benefits by assisting with the efficient processing and tracking of benefits enrollment, changes, and terminations. Prepares benefit documentation for new hires, enters benefits related information in the HRIS system and ensures the integrity of all submitted documents through verification and investigation.
21. Assist with audits and resolve discrepancies.
22. Understand the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) and apply the pay practices, benefits, leave and discharge language according to the CBA.
23. Maintains professional and technical knowledge in areas of responsibility by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, researching topics, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.
24. Other duties as assigned.

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. The above list reflects the general details necessary to describe the principle and essential functions of the position and shall not be construed as the only duties that may be assigned for the position.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:

The following are required competencies of the position that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job:

• Demonstrated proficiency in Windows, MS Office Suite including Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook, internet/intranet and other organizational specific software.
• Insightful use of analysis techniques, tools and concepts, to provide practical counsel to business area partners and management to drive business results.
• Exceptional attention to detail, strong organizational and time management skills.
• Independent worker and analytical thinker with ability to conduct research, data analysis and resolve complex problems.
• Professional communication skills for both internal and external customers, coworkers, team members and consultants.
• Demonstrated excellent training skills involving making presentations covering various topics.
• The Manager should be a person with solid understanding and respect for the differences of roles between management, supervisory and line personnel.
• Ability to plan, initiate, direct and carry out short and long-term programs.
• Demonstrated ability to influence others without direct, hierarchical control.
• Ability to define problems, collect and document data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Seek counsel, when needed, form appropriate resources.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of situations and events and respond accordingly.
• Must have high level of discretion and ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the products manufactured and the processes involved.
• Ability to understand daily production needs.
• Demonstrated strong teamwork skills, with the ability to lead, participate, and/or work directly with cross-functional teams and/or individuals.
• Ability to work independently, multi-task, and prioritize.
• Ability to perform at a high level in a fast-paced environment with the ability to adapt to a continually changing environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Thorough understanding and board application of safety regulations, standards, principles, theories, and techniques.
• Possess traits of honesty, integrity, creativity, and flexibility.
• Maintain a valid drivers' license.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required.
• Bachelor's degree in human resources or related field, preferred with emphasis in human resources, business management, or related field.
• PHR or SPHR certification preferred.
• Three to five years human resources management experience.
• Knowledge of UKG human resources system (HRIS) preferred.
• Working knowledge of collective bargaining agreements including contract negotiation experience preferred.
• Bilingual preferred.
• Knowledge of policies, and practices, including but not limited to; recruitment, selection, compensation, job description, non-discrimination, safety-security, promotion, discipline, performance management, and termination.

BENEFITS/REWARDS:

AMPI offers competitive starting pay, PTO, 401k, short-term disability, health, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance programs and more.

Associated Milk Producers Inc. (AMPI) is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Military and veterans are encouraged to apply.

Enthusiastic - Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
Team Player - Works well as a member of a group

Self-Starter - Inspired to perform without outside help
Goal Completion - Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
Ability to Make an Impact - Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Bachelors of Business Administration (preferred)
High School (required)

*Working knowledge of collective bargaining agreements including contract negotiation experience preferred. (preferred)
*Knowledge of policies, and practices, including but not limited to; recruitment, selection, compensation, job description, non-discrimination, safety-security, promotion, discipline, performance management, and termination. (preferred)
*Three to five years human resources management experience. (preferred)

SPHR (preferred)