Human Resources Representative (Land O' Lakes) -employment, career opportunity in USA

Job Title:   Human Resources Representative - International Development
Location: - (Arden Hills, Minnesota, USA)
Company: Land O' Lakes
Job Type: Internship/Summer Work Experience
Minimum Years Experience Required: N/A
Salary: Competitive
Job Number: SF17374




Land OLakes, Inc. is a farmer-owned food and agricultural cooperative with annual sales of approximately $12 billion. Land OLakes is a leading marketer of a full line of dairy-based consumer, foodservice and food ingredient products across the United States; and provides farmers and ranchers with an extensive line of agricultural supplies (feed, seed, and crop protection products) and services.

Land O'Lakes International Development functions as a not-for-profit division of Land O'Lakes. Generating economic growth, improving health and nutrition and alleviating poverty through market-driven business solutions are at the core of Land OLakes International Developments mission. To date, our efforts have improved the quality of life for millions of people in 75 nations through more than 260 projects funded primarily by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).

Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Corporate

Business Unit: Corporate encompasses the core operational support for all Land OLakes businesses. It includes Business Development Services, Corporate Market Strategy and Communications, Finance, Law, Human Resources, Information Technology and Public Affairs.

Position Purpose: This position is located in Nairobi and provides human resources generalist support for the Land O'Lakes International Development Division. Reporting to the HR Business Partner for the division, this role will provide the primary HR support to the field-based employees, located in more than a dozen countries in Africa and Asia.

Key responsibilities will include:

project start-up and project ending support; coaching managers on performance management, employee relations, and employee engagement; conducting investigations, when required; and partnering with managers to establish and maintain effective compensation and benefits programs and training and development for Host Country National employees in the organizations field offices.

This is an ideal position for a self-motivated, talented HR professional with several years of strong generalist experience who is able to apply best-practice HR practices to each country context and within the regulations and requirements of each project donor. If you are a culturally aware, creative problem-solver who is passionate about making a difference in the world through your work, this could be an exciting growth opportunity for you to expand upon your solid foundation of HR skills.

Qualifications:

Required (Basic) Experience &

Education:

• Bachelors degree or equivalent in Human Resources Management with a minimum of 4 years HR Generalist experience, preferably including multi-country HR experience
• Licensed HR practitioner, certified under Kenyan law
• Must read, write, and speak English with a high degree of proficiency
• Demonstrated experience effectively coaching managers and navigating employee relations situations
• Demonstrated ability to learn quickly, effectively problem-solve, and exercise good judgment in independent decision-making, applying general principles to address specific situations
• Must have strong collaboration and interpersonal skills
• Must demonstrate unquestionable ethics and integrity
• Must have excellent organizational skills with an emphasis on attention to detail
• Must be proficient in MS office suite and able to adapt to / learn various HR technology systems
• Must be able to quickly learn the funding requirements of International Developments various donors and adapt employment policies and practices to maintain compliance with these requirements

Required Competencies & Other Skills:

• HR Professional Knowledge & Skills
• Results oriented
• Process Improvement & Technology
• Managing Conflict
• Planning & Organizing
• Communication - especially Written

Preferred Experience & Education:
Masters degree in HR Management, Business Administration, or related field
Ability to speak additional languages, especially French, Portuguese, Kiswahili, or Amharic
HR experience in a multi-national organization is strongly preferred
Prior experience with US government rules & regulations and/or working in the NGO sector in a developing country is desired

Percentage of Travel: up to 40%

Land O'Lakes, Inc. offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical and dental insurance, retirement savings account, Paid Time Off, paid holidays, and employee development opportunities. Land OLakes, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Land OLakes, Inc. enforces a policy of maintaining a drug-free workforce.


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