Foremost Farms USA is one of the largest, leading dairy cooperatives in the United States and major dairy food and ingredients manufacturing business. We represent hundreds of Midwest dairy farmer members located in seven Midwest states, and we produce about 500 million pounds of cheese and 50 million pounds of butter in plants across our network every year. "We Bring Dairy to Life" in seven manufacturing plants across Wisconsin and Michigan and in our headquarters in Middleton (Madison), Wisconsin; and we’re looking for employees who are innovative and aim for excellence in our wide variety of production, field and business roles. Join us!
JOB TITLE: HR Business Partner - Clayton & Marshfield
POSITION TYPE: Full time
CLASSIFICATION: Exempt
As a member of the Human Resources team, this position is responsible for aligning business objectives with employees and management at our Clayton and Marshfield Plant locations. The HRBP serves as a consultant to management on human resources-related issues. The successful HRBP will act as a champion and change agent through consultation, service and day to day HR support in employee relations, workforce planning, performance management/coaching, training and employee development, compensation and policy interpretation in a consistent manner that is aligned with company policies, procedures and programs. The HRBP formulates cross functional partnerships to deliver value-added service to management and employees that reflect the business objectives of the organization.
Employee Relations:
Respond to employee concerns and provide employee relations guidance to managers to ensure effective application of company policies/procedures
Investigate root causes or employee relations issues and develop strategies to address/reduce them
Talent Management:
Implement and manage organizational programs related to employee development, retention, performance management, onboarding, career development, and succession planning to ensure a talent pipeline that will successfully enable current strategies and future growth
Work closely with HR and management to identify immediate and long-term skills needs and develop strategies to attain them
Analyze employee turnover, identify trends and make recommendations to affect the morale, attitude and retention of talent
Partner with HR and business leaders to forecast and identify staffing levels related to planned and unplanned turnover
Develop annual workforce plan(s) and partner with recruiting team to ensure location(s) have the talent and staff needed to effectively and efficiently operate at desired overtime and employee retention levels
Business Partnership:
Participates in the development and execution of department goals, objectives and systems that directly impact HR initiatives and overall business plans for the company
Facilitates effective communication between HR and business leaders to provide visibility to upcoming HR initiatives and employee issues
Drive employee engagement through supporting action planning, communication and talent development
Coach business leaders on key HR policies and processes, including talent planning, learning and development, and performance management to promote engagement and a culture of continuous growth and development
Help plan and execute organization effectiveness projects to streamline and implement structures, roles, and/or processes that create speed and efficiency and support shifting business demands and culture evolution
Collaborate cross-functionally to steer appropriate HR initiatives for the company in a timely and professional manner
Labor Relations (Field HRBPs):
Coordinate strike contingency planning
Assist in preparation for the expiration of each Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), including data gathering, providing recommendations and active participation during the negotiation process
Administer and interpret collective bargaining agreements and non-union work agreements as appropriate
Represent the company in grievance and arbitration matters
Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in related field
Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships
Ability to effectively coach and council leaders
Talent management experience including performance management and career development
Experience facilitating groups (i.e. training, orientation, calibration)
Ability to analyze data and use the data to make recommendations.
Physical Setting:
This position will primarily reside at our Clayton, WI Plant location with travel to our Marshfield, WI Plant. Occasional travel to corporate office in Middleton, WI
Benefits:
At Foremost Farms, we believe that you and your family matter most. That’s why we’re proud to offer one of the most comprehensive and competitive benefits packages in the area — designed to support your health, financial security, and work-life balance.
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Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance – Flexible coverage with options to meet the needs of you and your family
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401(k) Retirement Plan – 100% company match on up to 8% of your contributions
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Generous Paid Time Off – Start with 200 hours of PTO (pro-rated for first year)
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10 Paid Holidays – Enjoy time to rest and recharge
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Paid Parental Leave – 6 weeks fully paid
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Health Savings Account (HSA) – when you elect the high-deductible health plan
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Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) – Save for medical and dependent care expenses
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Life and Disability Insurance – Financial protection for you and your loved ones
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Daily Pay Option – Access your earnings when you need them
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Free, confidential support for life’s challenges
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Referral Program – Earn rewards for bringing great people to our team
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Career Growth Opportunities – Advance your skills and your career with us
This job summary is intended to be brief and does not list all the duties for this position. Nothing in this job description should be construed as an express or implied contract of employment. Foremost Farms USA is an at-will employer, which means that either party is free to terminate the employment relationship at any time, without any advanced notice, for any reason or no reason.
