Human Resources Coordinator

About the role

Blacks Valley Ag is seeking an organized, approachable, and dependable Human Resources Coordinator to join our team in Durand, Wisconsin. We are a family-owned agricultural business that has proudly served Western Wisconsin since 1990. We are looking for someone who enjoys working with people, can handle confidential information professionally, and is comfortable managing the day-to-day HR needs of a busy agricultural operation. This is a full-time, year-round position supporting employees and management throughout the hiring, onboarding, employment, and employee relations process.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate recruiting and hiring for open positions
• Create and maintain job postings on Indeed and other recruiting platforms
• Review applications and assist with scheduling and conducting interviews
• Coordinate pre-employment requirements and new-hire paperwork
• Manage new employee onboarding and orientation
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee personnel records
• Process employee status, compensation, and other employment changes
• Assist employees with HR-related questions and concerns
• Support benefits enrollment and employee benefit questions
• Coordinate employee training and required documentation
• Track employee certifications, licenses, and required renewals
• Assist management with employee relations and performance documentation
• Help maintain and communicate company policies and procedures
• Support payroll and timekeeping processes as needed
• Assist with workers compensation and workplace injury documentation
• Help ensure compliance with applicable employment laws and company policies
• Coordinate employee recognition, communication, and other workplace initiatives
• Assist management with other administrative and HR responsibilities as needed

Requirements

• Previous experience in human resources, recruiting, payroll, office administration, or employee management preferred
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Professional, approachable, and comfortable working with employees at all levels
• Excellent organization and attention to detail
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities and deadlines
• Strong computer skills and ability to learn HR, payroll, and recruiting systems
• Good problem-solving skills and sound judgment
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with management and employees
• Knowledge of employment practices and HR compliance is a plus
• Agriculture, manufacturing, transportation, or similar industry experience is helpful but not required

This is an opportunity to become an important part of a local, family-owned company where HR is about more than paperwork. You'll work directly with employees and leadership to help recruit great people, welcome new team members, keep important processes