Bilingual Human Resources Specialist in Gaylord, Minnesota at Wakefield Pork, Inc.

Since 1991, Wakefield Pork has been an industry leader in pork production, operating from south central Minnesota to northern Iowa. As a forward-thinking leader in the pork industry, the Wakefield Pork family strives to deliver a quality pork product that nourishes families across the world. We are looking for all kinds of employees with different types of experiences. We believe work ethic and strong values are as important as industry expertise.

Location: Gaylord, Minnesota

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide confidential translation and interpretation

Ensure translations are accurate, culturally appropriate, and appropriate for the intended audience

Assist the HR Director with Benefit Administration

-Annual open enrollment / New hire enrollment

-Wellness programs

- Create and deliver employee information sessions

Track variable hour/part-time employee hours by month

Assist the HR Director with development/implementation/administration of HR policies and procedures

Administer the recruitment and applicant tracking process

Conduct initial phone screen with applicants

Maintain HR information systems and employee databases

Oversee new employee orientation and onboarding program

Maintain on-boarding policies and oversee implementation of new and current policy

Work collaboratively with farm managers to collect onboarding documentation for new staff

Build rapport with new staff through onboarding process

Administer Employee Engagement activities

Learn and maintain knowledge of legal requirements and government reporting regulations

Coordination and assist in planning of company meetings

Assist Community Development and Social Media Specialist with projects

Other Duties and Responsibilities as Assigned

Basic Requirements:

Bilingual in Spanish/English

Associate’s degree

Written and verbal fluency in the Spanish language.

Ability to adapt to change of responsibilities and additional duties demanded by the business environment

Knowledge of Microsoft Office

Organization skills and ability to multi-task

Effective written and verbal communications skills

Must be professional and show initiative to be self-motivated

Must be able to recognize and identify priorities

Must maintain high level of confidentiality

Reliable, consistent attendance

Travel will be required

Additional Requirement:

This position requires occasional travel and the operation of a company vehicle. A valid Class D license is required.

Organizational Relationships:

Interacts closely with sow farm managers, department leads, technicians, WPI executive and office staff, potential employees and others

Hours:

Typically, Monday – Friday, 7:30 am – 4:00 pm

Pay and Benefits:

A wage proposal will be e-mailed to the applicant offered the position after the interview process. Salary is determined according to applicant’s skill and background of the industry. Full-time employees are eligible for: paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long-term disability, flexible spending account, and 401(k) with match. Wages and salaries are set commensurate with the employee’s skills and experience and in accordance with Wakefield Pork’s wage and benefit policies.

Position requires a high level of respect for team members and animals. Must demonstrate communication and time-management skills, as well as the ability to adapt and function effectively in a fast paced, changing environment.

Preceding statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed of this position. This list is not all-inclusive; additional duties may be assigned.