Job Description

About Us:

The Michigan Milk Producers Association is a dairy farmer owned cooperative and dairy processor. Founded in 1916, the MMPA serves dairy farmers in Michigan, Indiana, Ohio and Wisconsin.


MMPA maintains a strong presence within the dairy industry with strategic business relationships through a variety of channels like processing shelf-stable, value-added dairy products. MMPA has four member owned processing plants in Michigan, Indiana and Ohio, including

Superior Dairy

and the Middlebury Cheese Company. Products made at MMPA's plants include fluid milk, sour cream, cheese, ultra-filtered milk, cottage cheese, ice cream, butter, nonfat dry milk, cream and condensed skim milk.

Why you'll love working here:

Competitive salary Health and wellness benefits with medical coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield, including mental health benefits Disability insurance Paid time off Retirement including 401k with employer contributions Personal and professional growth opportunities Employee appreciation events and recognition awards Employee wellness initiatives Employee feedback and suggestion forums


The Human Resources Manager will oversee all human resources functions for the facility to ensure they are aligned with organizational goals/objectives and provide advice to management and supervisors on employee relations. This individual will also be responsible for fostering a culture of continuous improvement by ensuring high retention rates.

Key Responsibilities:

Act as a HR Liaison to the Management team, assisting the business in achieving its goals, budget, and plans. Provide necessary support, advice, counsel and guidance to line management and employees. Translate the corporate strategy, policies and HR plans into local standardized actions and practices. Identify legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting the human resources function to ensure policies, procedures, and reporting are in compliance. Oversee recruiting process to ensure the plant is adequately staffed to minimize operational disruption due to labor. Plan and conduct new employee orientations to foster positive attitude and understanding of the Company, its goals, and its policies and procedures. Maintain records of personnel actions, such as hires, promotions, transfers, performance reviews, terminations Work closely with the HR Director to appropriately resolve employee relations issues as well as recommend employee relations practices that will help establish positive employer-employee relationship and promote a high level of employee morale at the plant. Administer leaves of absence, by providing necessary paperwork, documentation, and coordination. Administer the labor relations contractual obligations maintaining amicable working relationships with the local union Respond to management and employee inquiries regarding policies, procedures, and programs. Assist in administration of benefit programs, such as life, health, dental and disability insurances, retirement plans, vacation, sick leave, leave of absence, and employee assistance programs. Conduct exit interviews to determine reasons behind voluntary separations. Respond to claims for unemployment benefits, as necessary. Develop familiarity with the Company's payroll and timekeeping system and provide guidance to the payroll clerk in contract and legal wage and hour interpretation. Conduct investigations into inappropriate employee actions and/or behaviors, or issues that may result in disciplinary action. Write and assist with delivery of disciplinary actions, including terminations. Prepare reports, tracking employee absenteeism and subsequent disciplinary action. Work with the site management team to foster an environment with open communications, and fair and consistent treatment for all employees. Coordinate reporting, tracking and management of Workers' Compensation claims, and participate in claims reviews, as necessary. Other duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For:

Education:

Bachelor's degree in business, Human Resources or related required.

Experience

:

Solid grip on communication skills to resolve employee relations issues, a thorough understanding of business functions, good interpersonal skills, and excellence in business strategy development Ability to relate to people at all levels of business and management. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Skilled in investigation, mediation, and conflict resolution. Adept at managing complex personnel situations to attain the most favorable outcome. Leadership, team development, coaching, and /or teaching experience. Team player with excellent collaboration skills. Positive attitude Ability to take initiative. Strong problem solving and creative skills Ability to exercise sound judgement and make decisions based on accurate and timely analyses. High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation. Computer literate in Word and Excel.


To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the responsibilities.



This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of responsibilities that are required of the role. Responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.



MMPA provides the opportunity for meaningful work that makes a difference in the dairy industry and in our communities. The diverse talents and perspectives of our employees help us to meet the needs of our member farms and the customers we serve.



We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States.



MMPA is committed to maintaining a safe, healthy, and productive environment for all employees as one of our top priorities. As part of our commitment to your well-being and workplace safety, all applicants are required to undergo a

drug screening and background check

as part of the hiring process.



We are not accepting unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals, or resumes from third-party recruiters or staffing agencies for this position.



MMPA is an equal opportunity employer.



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