Hrms Specialist

Who We Are and What We Do

Farmer Focus's mission is 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 consistently producing 100% organic and humanely raised chicken that is better for people, the planet, and animals. Our culture is rooted in servant leadership, and we live by our Farmer Focus CARES values: Community, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, and Stewardship.

Who We Are and What We Do

Farmer Focus's mission is 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 consistently producing 100% organic and humanely raised chicken that is better for people, the planet, and animals. Our culture is rooted in servant leadership, and we live by our values of Integrity, Transparency, and Family.

How this Role Will Be Impactful

This is a remote-eligible position.

The HRMS Specialist will support the work of the Human Resource Department at Farmer Focus by providing technical support, troubleshooting, report generation, and training to all system users. The Specialist will work with internal and external customers and contacts including members of Plant Operations, Employee Development & Engagement, Payroll and the Corporate Team.

The HRMS specialist will play a critical role in ensuring that Farmer Focus data are accurate and reliable.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

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

Essential Functions

• Develops and delivers basic and advanced reporting at the request of a variety of constituents in a timely manner

• Supports the work of departmental projects such as open enrollment, compensation adjustments, and annual audits (e.g. financial, 401K) through data preparation, analysis and management.

• Researches and resolves inquiries and requests, system problems, performs scheduled activities, recommends solutions or alternative methods to meet requirements.

• Participates in HRMS business requirements analysis, system testing and supports system implementations, upgrades, and changes.

• The specialist is expected to administer and maintain the HRMS without the need for assistance other than higher level, external technical support when necessary.

• Develops and facilitates training to system users

• Creates and updates HRMS procedures and job aids for all users

• System maintenance and issue resolution

• Conduct regular internal audits to ensure data accuracy and validate system configuration

• Communication and follow-up with 3rd party support on system issues requiring resolution

• Maintains data integrity by running queries, analyzing data, and communicating information to users.

• Supports the work of the Payroll Team and Benefits Administrator by maintaining accurate system data, correct employee coding; and correcting timecard errors.

• Reviews existing processes, policies, and procedures, identifying opportunities for process improvement and increased efficiencies.

• Electronic and hard copy document management

• May participate in special projects within HR and in collaboration with other departments

Education, Experience and Skills

Essential

• A willingness to work within the framework of our Farmer Focus CARES values of Community, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, and Stewardship

• Previous experience using and administering human resource information systems such as UKG, Oracle, PeopleSoft, Paylocity, or Workday

• Three to five years' experience in human resource information systems (HRIS) administration which includes planning, organizing, coordinating and implementing the overall HRMS operations in an organization for at least one functional area such as Human Resources, Benefits, Payroll or Time and Attendance.

• Strong organizational skills that allow for project, time and priority management

• Ability to work under tight deadlines, and handle multiple assignments simultaneously

• Strong communication skills

• Detail oriented, able to track and support multiple projects and requests

• Dedication to ensuring data accuracy and data confidentiality

• Works collaboratively in a team environment

• Must have the ability to learn new technologies

• Detail oriented, organized, and dedicated to working collaboratively with a team

• 3 + years' experience as a heavy user of excel, word, outlook

• Comfortable using Microsoft TEAMS, Zoom, and other online collaboration tools

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

What makes you an even strong candidate:

• 2+ years of Workday Experience

• HCM, Benefits, Talent, Payroll, Integrations

• 3+ years administering HR systems and prior system implementation experience

• Extensive experience with Business Intelligence tools, report development and creation

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Computer Science, or equivalent experience

• HR Certification

Work Requirements and Environment & Reasonable Accommodations Statement

Work conducted primarily in an office environment. This role can remote for the right person with a preference for a drivable distance from Harrisonburg, VA. The position may be required to visit the corporate office periodically for meetings, team cohesion and collaboration.

Farmer Focus is committed to the principles of equal employment and to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations. It is our intent to maintain a work environment that is inclusive and equitable, free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation based upon an individual's age, race (including traits historically associated with race, which includes hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation (including transgender status, gender identity, or expression), pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), military status (including status as a uniformed servicemember, a veteran, or dependent of a servicemember), or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. Farmer Focus is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy regarding all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement, transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay and other compensation, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.