HR & Employee Relations Manager

Serving the Central Ohio area since 1997, Walnut Hill Feeds, Inc. is a preferred premier supplier of bagged and commercial feeds and farm services for swine, bovine, poultry, deer feed/supplements, and much more. We are a light-hearted organization looking for individuals who want to come to work every day and be part of a growing team which supplies animal feed all over Ohio and beyond!

With great products and services comes great talent to support our rapid growth. We are seeking a HR & Employee Relations Manager to join our team, based in Shelby, OH! This individual is the face of Human Resources to all employees and has the primary responsibility for managing all Human Resource and Employee Relations functions, along with safety and other regulatory compliance functions. Our ideal candidate brings prior Human Resources experience along with the desire to work within agriculture. 

We offer competitive compensation along with health and welfare benefits, paid time off, 401K w/ company match, and paid holidays. 
 
What you’ll be doing:

• Leading the talent acquisition process including: recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding 
• Write job descriptions and post/manage open requisitions
• Onboard new employees and assist with training
• Schedule initial 90-day and annual reviews for every employee
• Administer benefit packages (insurance, retirement, vacation, etc.)
• Maintain updated employee records and ensure compliance
• Collaborate with management to maintain and update employee handbook
• Work with management to understand and develop new roles
• Stay informed and provide guidance to management of legal requirements regarding HR and payroll
• Be an ongoing resource for employees for all pay related benefits and training questions
• Collaborate with department managers and resolve employee and inter-personal issues as needed
• Maintain good relationships with all employees, develop goals and career paths
• Manage Safety and Regulatory compliance alongside Safety Director
• Coordinate scheduling and holding safety meetings
• Assist with maintaining Regulatory Compliance with FDA, ODA, and DOT
• Assist with other office duties as necessary

What it takes to be successful in this role:

• Willingness to support and adhere to Walnut Hill Feeds mission, vision, and values.
• Strong attention to detail, and ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply appropriate laws, guidelines, and regulations.
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written 
• Ability to connect with employees and gain their trust and respect. This includes being willing to work alongside each employee occasionally to learn the details of their job.
• Willingness to maintain strict confidentiality with privileged information.
• General computer skills, including data entry and Microsoft Office proficiency.