About AgCredit
Our mission at AgCredit is to create lifelong opportunities for our customers and employees by striving to be the premier cooperative lender and employer in our rural communities. Our core values focus on relationships, respect, integrity, service, accountability, teamwork and courage for our customers’ and employees’ success. As a cooperative agricultural lending institution, our commitment is to our customer-owners.
Headquartered in Fostoria, OH, AgCredit serves over 7,000 member-owners in 15 lending offices throughout 18 counties across northwest and central Ohio. As part of the nationwide Farm Credit System, we are proud to return our profits back to our members through our patronage program. We hope you’ll consider joining our experienced lending team as we continue to serve our customers, employees and communities.
Director of Human Resources, Fostoria, OH
Administers a variety of human resource programs and act ivities designed to attract, motivate and retain a qualified workforce, as well as provide employee support in the areas of benefits, compensation, training and policy/procedure interpretation to ensure understanding and consistency throughout the association. Is knowledgeable of current human resources related regulations. Serves as the Affirmative Action Officer and Equal Employment Opportunity Officer. Fosters a corporate culture that promotes ethical practices, and the association core values, encourages individual integrity and fulfills social responsibility. Comply with all AgCredit, ACA policies and procedures while maintaining regular and punctual attendance as expected of this position.
Responsibilities
1. Manages all aspects of Human Resources including Recruitment, Training, Onboarding, Payroll, Benefits, Performance Management, Diversity and Inclusion, Policies and Procedures.
– Develops, utilizes and maintains the Association’s Strategic Human Capital Plan.
– Maintains current Human Resource policies and Employee Handbook.
– Custodian of the personnel records of employees and board members.
– Develops and maintains the association Succession Plan.
– Stays current on employment related regulations.
– Recommends and works with the CEO on establishing salaries.
2. Human Capital – Serves as the Association Affirmative Action Officer and EEO Officer. Makes recommendations to ELT on department & association staffing needs. Ensures that supervisory practices promote fair treatment of all employees, are free from discrimination and are supportive of AgCredit, ACA’s Affirmative Action Plan.
3. Serves on the Association’s Business Continuity Plan committee.
4. Business Plan – Manages to ensure the business plan goals and strategic objectives are met.
5. Attend training programs as provided by the Association relative to responsibiliti es.
6. Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
– Education and/or experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in business or human resources.
– 6 + years of demonstrated professional work experience in personnel administration including HR systems, salary administration, EEOC laws and regulations, and employee records maintenance.
– Ability to work independently and maintain confidentiality.
– Possesses a working knowledge of Microsoft Office products and other customized software.
– Verbal and written communications, writes clearly and informatively, and report preparation.
– Understands overall company operations, their policies and procedures.
– Assumes broad variety of moderately complex administrative details such as arranging meetings without clearance, assembling reports containing confidential and sensitive information, and addressing building concerns with the prope r individual(s).
– Reacts well under pressure.
– Supports Affirmative Action and respects diversity and inclusion.
– Manages competing demands.
– Addresses and resolves employee complaints or refers to appropriate person.
– Maintains thorough knowledge on legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting HR functions and ensures policies, procedures and reporting are in compliance.
– Tact, diplomacy and organization.
– Telephone presence.
Benefits Offered
– Competitive compensation
– Top-rated benefits program
– 401k Plan with company match
– Tuition reimbursement, sponsored training and career development opportunities
– Generous paid time off with 11 holidays observed
– Employee Assistance Program
– Community Service PTO
– “Dress for your day” dress code
Schedule
– Monday to Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm
Diversity State ment / EEO Statement
We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. AgCredit strives to recruit, hire, train, and promote individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, parental status, marital status, political affiliation, military service, or any other non-merit based factor. EOE including disability/veterans.
