layiq

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HR Generalist at Shenandoah Valley Organic | LAYIQ

Benefits Support

Serve as front-line support for Team Members with questions related to benefits and enrollment, escalating complex issues to the Total Rewards Specialist as needed.
Assist with benefits onboarding for new Team Members, including benefit orientations, system navigation support, and enrollment troubleshooting.
Support benefit-related life events (e.g., marriage, birth/adoption, loss of coverage, employment status changes) by guiding Team Members through required documentation, timing, and system updates
Support Open Enrollment activities, including Team Member education, enrollment support, resource distribution, and follow-up on missing or incomplete elections.
Coordinate off-boarding of hourly Team Members, including supporting final benefits and payroll-related processes, and communicating pending tasks, deadlines, and required actions to Team Members and internal partners.
Assist with the rollout of Total Rewards initiatives designed by the Total Rewards Specialist, including monthly communications, wellness initiatives, and benefit program enhancements.
Leave of Absence (LOA) Coordination
Act as a front-line resource for Team Members and managers regarding leave options, processes, timelines, and documentation requirements.
Assist Team Members with initiating Leaves of Absence (e.g., FMLA, medical, parental, personal, military) by explaining next steps and directing them to appropriate vendors or internal partners.
In partnership with the Total Rewards Specialist, track leave status, key dates, and required follow-ups to support timely communication and return-to-work planning for Team Members.
Provide guidance to Team Members on benefit implications during leave (e.g., premium payments, payroll deductions, coverage continuation), escalating complex questions as appropriate .
Team Member Engagement & Experience
Support Team Member engagement initiatives by assisting with planning, coordination, and communication of programs designed to enhance connection, recognition, and the overall Team Member experience.
Partner with site leadership and support engagement activities, distribute materials, track participation, and gather feedback to inform future initiatives.
Recruitment
Support hiring activities for hourly and skilled operational positions within poultry processing operations.
Conduct candidate outreach, screenings, interview scheduling, and hiring follow-up activities.
Assist with recruitment events, job fairs, and community outreach efforts to promote employment opportunities and attract talent.

Qualifications

High school diploma required; associate degree or HR-related coursework preferred.
1–3 years of experience in HR, benefits administration, payroll, timekeeping, recruitment, or leave coordination preferred.
Strong customer service orientation with the ability to communicate complex topics clearly and empathetically.
High attention to detail, confidentiality, and follow-through.
Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to learn and utilize knowledge of legal compliance and regulations related to employment, compensation, and benefits.
Must be able to perform the essential functions of the role with or without reasonable accommodation.
New team members must be able to pass a drug, al cohol and background screening post-offer and prior to the start of their employment. Must be authorized to work in the United States. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibili ty be documented for all new employees by the end of their third day of work.
Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Travel
Work is primarily performed in an office and production-support environment within poultry processing operations. The role may require regular interaction with Team Members, managers, candidates, vendors, and internal partners; occasional time on or near the production floor; use of required PPE when entering operational areas; and the ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced environment. Travel may be required for recruitment events, job fairs, community outreach, or business needs.
This position does not have an application deadline. Farmer Focus will recruit until the role is filled.
Recruiter and Agency Disclaimer
Unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles submitted by staffing agencies, recruiters, or search firms to any Farmer Focus employee without a current written agreement and an active, role-specific request from the Recruiting team will be considered the property of Farmer Focus. Farmer Focus will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume or candidate profile.
All external recruiters and agency partners supporting Farmer Focus searches must comply with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws, including compensation transparency requirements and restrictions on seeking salary history where applicable.

About Farmer Focus

Farmer Focus exists to promote and protect generational family farms by shifting farm-level decision-making and chicken ownership back to farmers and empowering them to farm the way they know is best. We are committed to producing 100% organic and humanely raised chicken that is better for people, the planet, and animals. Our culture is grounded in servant leadership and guided by our CARES values: Community, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, and Stewardship. Our top priorities are people, safety, and quality.

At Farmer Focus, our vision is to disrupt the status quo by creating bold opportunities for people who demand more and deserve better.

EOE, including disability/vets

HR Generalist

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