Associate Relations Representative

Principal Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Effectively participate in the resolution of conflict in the workplace, coach and counsel supervision on methods to improve absenteeism, turnover and plant efficiencies.
• Ensure consistent policy application in the resolution of issues addressed.
• Provide training to supervisory personnel on policies and procedures.
• Ensure newly hired associates receive an effective, timely, informative new hire orientation utilizing the company approved format and materials.
• Schedule, conduct, facilitate, audit and identify new methods to improve new hire orientation.
• Provide coaching and counseling to supervisory personnel to improve the supervisor’s ability to effectively direct their workforce.
• Participate in Peer Review and Management Review process.
• Identify, design, train, implement and audit new methods to reduce turnover.

Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Labor Relations or related field.
• 3 - 5 years’ experience.
• Proven success in writing, updating and auditing Affirmative Action Plans, thorough knowledge of I-9 requirements, experience in ADA, EEOC, DOL, OFCCP regulations and current law.
• Previous experience in working in a manufacturing environment; proven experience in problem-solving automated timekeeping systems and orientation of new associates.
• Must be able to multi-task and organize multiple projects.
• Requires strong analytical skills, analyzing and resolving problems at both a strategic and functional level.
• Must have knowledge of and ability to provide strong customer orientation along with the ability to communicate to all levels of the organization and a commitment to excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Requires knowledge of a commitment to team performance, effective coaching and demonstrated skills or a strong team player.
• Requires travel to other facilities and plants for meetings and/or company business.

Physical Requirements and Environmental Factors

• Position is mostly sedentary but may require occasional moving to other offices or buildings.
• May need to move light equipment or supplies from one place to another.
• May need to access files, supplies and equipment.
• When in a plant environment:
• Exposure primarily consists of wet and moist floors which include metal and plastic grating surfaces.
• May be exposed to temperatures of 28 degrees to 100 degrees Fahrenheit with both ambient and 100% humidity.
• May handle products from 25 degrees to 50 degrees Fahrenheit.
• May be exposed to noise ranges of 50 db. to 110 db.
• May be exposed to all chemicals used in poultry, food, and processing facility.
• Must wear and use protective and safety equipment required for the job as directed by the Company.
• May need to climb ladders.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $68,000.00 - $102,000.00 per year, based on experience and qualifications with annual bonus available (variable depending on performance).

Benefits

In addition to the base salary, Perdue offers a competitive benefits package, including medical/Rx, 401(k) with employer match after 1 year, critical illness, accident insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, optional group life insurance, short-term and long-term disability protection, flexible spending accounts and paid time off.