Dairy Farmers of America, Inc.

Administer recruiting, payroll, benefits, and employee relations programs while maintaining personnel records and guiding managers and employees on policies and employment law. | Bachelor's degree and 2-5 years HR generalist experience with proficiency in HRIS and Microsoft Office; professional HR certifications preferred. | 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 collaboration services ensuring scalability, security, and user productivity. | 5-8 years experience administering Microsoft 365 collaboration platforms with strong governance and troubleshooting skills. | Provide senior-level administration, governance execution, and technical ownership across Microsoft 365 collaboration services, including Microsoft Teams, SharePoint Online, OneDrive, and Viva. This role ensures collaboration platforms are scalable, governed, and optimized for Microsoft Copilot and AI-driven experiences, while reducing operational risk and improving user productivity. Serve as the primary technical lead for collaboration workloads and ensure alignment with enterprise governance, compliance, and security standards. Preferred location with hybrid work schedule: Kansas City, KS or Dallas, TX Job Duties and Responsibilities • Provide senior-level administration and technical ownership of Microsoft Teams, SharePoint Online, OneDrive, and Viva services • Design, configure, and manage Teams policies including meetings, calling, messaging, apps, and external access governance • Administer SharePoint and OneDrive architecture including permissions, storage management, site lifecycle, and information architecture • Establish, enforce, and continuously improve collaboration governance models including provisioning, naming standards, lifecycle controls, and access management • Develop and maintain automation for site, team, and workspace provisioning, lifecycle management, and decommissioning • Ensure collaboration platforms are properly configured to support Copilot functionality, including content structure, permissions alignment, and data accessibility • Oversee governance and lifecycle management of Teams-based Copilot agents and integrated applications • Analyze and optimize content organization to improve Copilot response accuracy and reduce data exposure risk • Troubleshoot complex collaboration and Copilot-related issues, including search, indexing, permissions, and content visibility challenges • Serve as Tier 3 escalation point for collaboration incidents, driving root cause analysis and long-term remediation • Partner with business stakeholders to drive adoption, ensure alignment with business needs, and promote effective use of collaboration tools • Create and maintain operational documentation, technical standards, governance policies, and runbooks • Identify opportunities to improve service performance, reduce support volume, and enhance user experience • Accurately document configurations, incidents, and changes within ticketing and change management systems • Perform other duties as assigned • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience) • 5-8 years administering Microsoft 365 collaboration platforms • Demonstrated experience with Teams and SharePoint governance and enterprise-scale deployments • Strong experience with Teams, SharePoint Online, OneDrive, and collaboration governance frameworks • Deep understanding of Microsoft 365 collaboration services and architecture • Ability to balance usability, governance, and security in a large-scale environment • Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills • Excellent communication and technical documentation skills • 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