Dairy Farmers of America

Administer recruiting, payroll, benefits, and employee relations programs while maintaining personnel records and advising on employment law. | Bachelor's degree with 2-5 years HR generalist experience, HRIS proficiency, and preferred HR certifications. | GENERAL PURPOSE Work under the general direction of a human resources (HR) manager to support HR programs and policies. Administer activities related to, but not limited to, recruiting and staffing, compensation and benefits, training and development, employee relations, affirmative action/equal employment opportunity compliance, and possibly safety or other related areas. Complete personnel transactions and maintain associated records. Develop and maintain effective working relationships and provide excellent customer service when addressing employee and leadership team questions and inquiries. Handle moderately complex issues and problems and refer more complex issues to HR manager.   JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES · Administer the recruitment process for non-exempt and/or exempt positions o Coordinate requisitions, internal and external job postings, applicant/candidate correspondence, interview schedules, job descriptions, references, offer letters, drug screens and background checks, requisition closeout, and new employee set-up and on-boarding o Work with hiring managers to recruit and select candidates. Review resumes, design competency-based interview questions, conduct phone screens, and assist with in-person interviews. Coach managers on the interview process · Manage the onboarding process to ensure new employees have an excellent experience of the organization and are set up for short- and long-term success · Process payroll for employees. Understand and apply wage and labor laws to payroll. Maintain payroll records and respond to payroll-related inquiries · Provide employee records administrative support. Process employee status change transactions · Assist in preparing the required EEO/AAP reporting documents. Generate and/or produce scheduled and ad- hoc HR reports · Ensure employees receive appropriate information on benefits enrollment, assist in coordinating onsite wellness initiatives, and field employee benefits questions. Administer required paperwork and coordinate FMLA and STD programs · Work with employees on LOA processes and procedures, manage employee leaves including tracking and return- to-work dates, and communicate leave of absence status to leadership team monthly · Coordinate employee communication regarding human resources programs and employee announcements to ensure consistent messaging to the organization; ensure electronic communication boards are updated as needed with local and corporate information · Ensure corporate initiatives are reaching the location, coordinate with the location leadership team, and provide guidance and resources to implement initiatives and activities · Provide advice, feedback, and resources to managers and employees regarding human resources policies, programs, and procedures to ensure compliance and support with company guidelines, employment law, and company culture. Apply understanding of key legal precedents, policies, and practices to protect the interest of DFA and our employees · Perform learning management system (DairyU) administration including but not limited to managing HRIS data uploads, record keeping, training attendance, course assignments, tracking/completion, running reports for eligibility, and completion and ad hoc reports as needed for management assessments. Maintain proper filing and record keeping of non-electronic training events · Process HR related invoices as appropriate (drug screens, background checks, employment agencies, etc.) · Maintain highest level of confidentiality related to organizational changes and other sensitive information related to HR job responsibilities · Participate in special projects in the areas of performance management, on-boarding, compensation, and training and development · Conduct research on HR best practices. Assist in process development and implementation for a variety of human resources best practices · The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required Qualifications EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE · Undergraduate degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related discipline (or equivalent combination of education and experience) · 2 to 5 years of progressive generalist Human Resources experience · Experience with HR information systems and Microsoft Office applications · Certification and/or License – Human Resources certifications preferred (e.g., SHRM, HRCI)   KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES · Working knowledge of Human Resources principles, concepts, and practices · Working knowledge and familiarity with federal, state, and local HR and payroll requirements · Able to interpret and apply company policies · Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and HRIS systems · Able to interact positively and work effectively with others (interpersonal skills) · Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing · Able to handle challenging or conflict situations with tact and professionalism · Able to maintain confidentiality of information · Able to multi-task and problem solve · Able to work with accuracy and attention to detail · Able to work a schedule that (may) supports a 24/7 operations team · Must be able to read, write and speak English   An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans

Provide senior-level administration and governance for Microsoft 365 focusing on Power Platform and secure application integrations. | Bachelor's degree and 5-8 years experience administering Microsoft 365 or enterprise collaboration platforms with hands-on expertise in Microsoft Entra ID and Power Platform. | Provide senior-level administration, governance execution, and technical enablement across Microsoft 365, with a primary focus on Power Platform, Copilot, and secure application integrations. This role ensures that low-code solutions, AI capabilities, and third-party integrations are implemented in a secure, supportable, and scalable manner while enabling business innovation and process improvement.   Operate within established architectural standards and governance guardrails and serves as a technical lead for Power Platform administration and Copilot enablement activities. Balance platform governance with hands-on support for solution owners.   Preferred location with hybrid work schedule:  Kansas City, KS or Dallas, TX   Job Duties and Responsibilities * Provide senior-level administration and governance execution across Microsoft 365, with primary responsibility for Power Platform, Copilot, and application integrations * Administer Microsoft Entra ID application integrations, including app registrations, enterprise applications, API permissions, consent policies, and service principals * Govern application and integration lifecycle management to ensure secure, supportable, and compliant access to Microsoft 365 services * Review, onboard, and maintain third-party and internal application integrations in alignment with established architectural standards and security requirements * Partner with application owners and business solution teams to design and implement secure authentication and authorization patterns * Administer Microsoft Power Platform, including environment strategy (development, testing, production), capacity monitoring, usage analysis, and solution lifecycle management * Enforce Power Platform governance controls to prevent unmanaged low-code sprawl while enabling approved business solutions * Support promotion of Power Platform solutions from development through production and provide operational support for production solutions * Serve as the technical enablement lead for Microsoft Copilot within Microsoft 365 * Assist business teams and solution owners with Copilot agent design, AI-assisted workflows, and business-specific Copilot use cases * Translate business requirements into secure, reusable Copilot and Power Platform solutions aligned with governance and compliance standards * Promote responsible, secure, and scalable AI usage patterns across the organization * Serve as an escalation point for complex Microsoft 365 issues related to automation, integrations, and AI-enabled solutions * Create and maintain technical documentation, standards, and operational runbooks related to Power Platform, Copilot, and application integrations * Provide guidance and enablement to junior administrators and business solution owners * Partner with identity, security, infrastructure, and compliance teams to ensure consistent service delivery and governance alignment * Identify opportunities for platform improvements, automation, and increased Microsoft 365 maturity * Accurately document work, configurations, and changes in ticketing and change management systems * Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications * Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience) * Microsoft certification in Power Platform Developer Associate preferred not required * 5–8 years of experience administering Microsoft 365 or enterprise collaboration platforms * Demonstrated experience administering Microsoft Power Platform in a production environment * Hands-on experience with Microsoft Entra ID application and integration management * Strong understanding of Microsoft 365 services and platform interdependencies * Hands-on expertise with: * Microsoft Entra ID application integrations * Power Platform administration and governance * Microsoft Copilot enablement concepts * Ability to balance governance, security, and user enablement * Ability to translate technical concepts into clear, business-friendly guidance * Strong documentation, communication, and collaboration skills * Ability to work independently with minimal day-to-day direction while partnering effectively across teams * Able to travel 5-15% travel   An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans

Provide senior-level administration of Exchange Online and messaging services to ensure secure mail flow and compliance. | Bachelor's degree and 5-8 years experience in Microsoft 365 or Exchange administration with expertise in messaging security and mail flow troubleshooting. | Provide senior-level administration and technical ownership of Exchange Online and messaging services, ensuring reliable mail flow, strong security posture, and alignment with compliance requirements. This role is responsible for preparing and maintaining the messaging environment to securely support Microsoft Copilot and AI-driven communication capabilities.   Preferred location with hybrid work schedule:  Kansas City, KS or Dallas, TX   Job Duties and Responsibilities * Administer and maintain Exchange Online mailboxes, distribution groups, shared mailboxes, and resource mailboxes * Design and manage mail flow architecture including connectors, routing, and hybrid configurations * Configure and manage Microsoft Defender for Office 365, including anti-phishing, anti-malware, and safe links/attachments policies * Maintain and govern tenant allow/block lists and advanced threat protection controls * Troubleshoot complex mail flow, delivery failures, spoofing, and authentication issues (SPF, DKIM, DMARC) * Automate messaging operations including provisioning, auditing, and reporting * Support Microsoft Purview eDiscovery, retention, and legal hold processes * Ensure email and calendar data is structured and secured appropriately for Copilot consumption and analysis * Identify and mitigate risks related to Copilot accessing sensitive or restricted email content * Support investigations and incident response involving messaging data and AI-driven access patterns * Serve as Tier 3 escalation point for messaging-related incidents and outages * Develop and maintain documentation, operational standards, and governance policies for messaging services * Continuously assess and improve messaging security posture and hygiene * Accurately document system changes, incidents, and configurations * Perform other duties as assigned Qualifications * Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience) * 5–8 years of Microsoft 365 or Exchange administration experience * Experience with Defender for Office 365 and messaging security frameworks * Experience with messaging security, compliance, and enterprise mail environments * Strong understanding of Exchange Online architecture and mail flow * Advanced troubleshooting skills for complex messaging environments * Strong analytical thinking and documentation capabilities * Ability to balance governance, security, and user enablement * Ability to translate technical concepts into clear, business-friendly guidance * Ability to work independently with minimal day-to-day direction while partnering effectively across teams * Able to travel 5-15% of the time   An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans

Administer and govern Microsoft Entra identity services to ensure secure identity lifecycle management and application authentication. | Bachelor's degree and 5-8 years experience with Microsoft 365 or identity platforms, expertise in Entra ID governance and conditional access. | Provide senior-level administration and governance of Microsoft Entra identity services, ensuring secure identity lifecycle management, access governance, and application authentication across Microsoft 365 environments. This role plays a critical function in securing access to Copilot and AI services by enforcing identity controls and preventing unauthorized access or identity sprawl.   Preferred location with hybrid work schedule:  Kansas City, KS or Dallas, TX   Job Duties and Responsibilities * Administer access lifecycle for cloud identities within Microsoft Entra, including access provisioning, deprovisioning, and role-based access control after synchronization from on-prem Active Directory * Manage Microsoft Entra application registrations and enterprise applications, including permissions, consent, and ownership governance * Oversee certificate and client secret lifecycle management for cloud-based applications and integrations * Partner with the Identity team to support and maintain the AD sync utility tool, ensuring reliable and accurate synchronization of identities to Microsoft 365 * Monitor and validate identity synchronization outcomes, troubleshooting sync issues and data inconsistencies between on-prem AD and Entra ID * Design and enforce Conditional Access policies and authentication controls to secure access to Microsoft 365 resources * Conduct access reviews and enforce least-privilege access across cloud applications and services * Manage identity governance capabilities including entitlement management, access packages, and automated access assignments * Evaluate and secure identity configurations supporting Microsoft 365, Copilot, and AI-enabled services * Review and control application permissions to prevent excessive or inappropriate access to organizational data * Support secure authentication and authorization scenarios for Copilot, AI agents, and integrated applications * Identify, assess, and remediate identity-related risks, including excessive permissions, stale accounts, and misconfigurations * Serve as Tier 3 escalation point for Entra identity and access issues * Collaborate with security, compliance, IAM, and application teams to align cloud identity governance with enterprise standards * Develop and maintain documentation, standards, and operational procedures specific to cloud identity and access management * Perform other duties as assigned Qualifications * Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience) * 5–8 years of Microsoft 365 or identity platform experience * Experience with Entra ID governance, conditional access, and application security * Experience with Microsoft Entra ID and identity governance frameworks * Strong understanding of identity and access management principles * Ability to manage complex identity environments at scale * Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills * Ability to translate technical concepts into clear, business-friendly guidance * Strong documentation, communication, and collaboration skills * Ability to work independently with minimal day-to-day direction while partnering effectively across teams * Able to travel 5-15% of the time   An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans