Dairy Farmers of America · 4 days ago
Human Resources Specialist - Bilingual
Dallas, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$25/hr - $28/hr
3+ years expDairy Farmers of America is seeking a Human Resources Specialist who will demonstrate full proficiency in daily HR processes and assist employees with HR services. The role involves recruitment, onboarding, and managing employee transactions while maintaining confidentiality and supporting employee engagement initiatives.
AgricultureDairyDietary SupplementsFood Processing
Responsibilities
Maintain media board content for all locations (branches included)
Submit needed system/payroll changes for employees
Perform recruiting activities for the location such as resume screening, scheduling interviews, reference checks, background check/testing completion, etc
Identify creative sourcing and hiring strategies and tactics to support staffing needs
Regularly report on recruiting needs and efforts and ensure ongoing focus on open positions
Coordinate travel for candidates traveling outside of the area. Submit expense reports for candidates with expenses accrued while traveling for interviews
Facilitate the new hire onboarding process
Coordinate new employee orientation for new hires; ensure new hire paperwork is completed including tax documents, I-9, E-verify, etc
Serve as a liaison to employees with employee benefits questions; assist with new hire benefit enrollment and open enrollment
Submit terminations and employee changes to payroll in a timely manner
Maintain employee files, recruiting documentation, employment verification, benefits information, and other documentation as required; track and follow-up on any missing documentation as needed
Respond to HR inquiries either directly to the requesting party or provide background information for HR management team members regarding the inquiry
Serve as a liaison for corporate communications and post/distribute communications as appropriate
Maintain required employment law postings in assigned location
Support employee engagement process and actively participate in/plan/recommend employee recognition or appreciation events
Coordinate training activities; ensure that new hire and employee training is completed in a timely manner and attend monthly DairyU coordinator meetings
Plan and coordinate employee events
Compile information for special reports and projects; coordinate and distribute reports
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent
3 to 5 years of human resources experience
Knowledge of and skill with social media platforms, Microsoft Office Suite and company computer systems
Knowledge of applicable federal and state employment laws
Able to discreetly handle sensitive/confidential employee information
Able to maintain confidentiality of information
Able to recognize issues and patterns and proactively identify and resolve potential issues, questions, etc
Able to demonstrate a high degree of accuracy and thoroughness in executed tasks
Able to respond courteously and efficiently to inquiries, complaints, and requests
Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
Able to interact positively and work effectively with others (interpersonal skills)
Able to multi-task and organize own work activities
Must be able to read, write and speak English
Preferred
Undergraduate degree and/or human resources course work
Benefits
Full benefits!
Company
Dairy Farmers of America
Dairy Farmers of America is a milk marketing cooperative owned and served by farmers across the nation.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$45MKey Investors
U.S. Department of Agriculture
2022-09-15Grant· $45M
Leadership Team
Dennis Rodenbaugh
Chief Executive Officer
Daniel Jones
Division Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2025-12-15
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