Human Resources Analyst

About the Company

International Grains and Cereal (IGC), is part of the Empresas Polar group, specializes in producing yellow, white, and sweet corn flour. Our internationally recognized brand, P.A.N. Corn Meal can be found today in over 60 countries. We buy domestic corn from local farmers, mill the corn in our plant, and ship the finished products domestically and internationally. Our quality and food safety policies ensure the satisfaction of our customers and consumers through innovation and continuous improvement processes.

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About the Role

The Human Resources Analyst plays a critical role in supporting the HR function within a food manufacturing environment by analyzing and optimizing workforce data and HR processes. This position is responsible for ensuring compliance with affirmative action regulations and maintaining accurate employee relations records to foster a positive workplace culture. The analyst will manage and evaluate HR systems (ADP) to streamline, performance management, benefits administration, employee training, and compensation structures, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Ultimately, the Human Resources Analyst contributes to strategic decision-making by providing data-driven insights that enhance employee satisfaction and operational efficiency. The HRA will assist in recruitment and onboarding.

Skills

The required skills are applied daily to ensure compliance with affirmative action and to maintain positive employee relations, which are foundational to a healthy workplace environment. HR systems expertise enables the analyst to efficiently manage, recruiting, training onboarding, benefits administration and performance management workflows, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. Skilled in interpreting workforce data such as turnover rates, satisfaction, cost-per-hire, and productivity in fast-paced, regulated environments. Proficiency with ADP, Excel (Pivot table, formulas) - is key for accurate data handling and reporting. Preferred skills such as advanced data analytics and project leadership enhance the ability to deliver strategic insights and drive continuous improvement in HR operations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and maintain affirmative action plans and ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Manage employee relations documentation and assist in resolving workplace issues in collaboration with HR and management.
• Administer HR systems related to training, benefits enrollment, performance management tracking, and compensation data.
• Analyze employee retainment and turnover structure.
• Support benefits administration and open enrollment.
• Prepare reports and presentations on HR metrics to inform leadership decisions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement HR initiatives that improve workforce engagement and productivity.
• Translate complex data into understandable and actionable reports or dashboards.
• Sharp eye for detail and solid understanding of compliance requirements.
• Predictive analytics to anticipate workforce needs and from strong-problem-solving skills to navigate staffing constrains or regulatory challenges.
• Assist in Talent Acquisition
• Manage onboarding.
• Contribute to a positive Total Rewards program.

Qualifications

Proficiency with HR information systems and data analysis tools. Strong knowledge of affirmative action regulations and employee relations best practices.

Knowledge in U.S. Employment Law & Regulations

Familiar with Risk Management.

Professional HR certification such as PHR, SHRM-CP, or equivalent.

Experience working in food manufacturing.

Familiarity with deferred compensation plans and advanced salary survey methodologies.

Advanced skills in data analytics and reporting software.

Demonstrated ability to lead HR projects and cross-departmental initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with data analytics, talent acquisition, benefits administration and performance management processes. Certification and supervisor experience highly desired.

Experience in food manufacturing.

Education details

Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

Benefits

International Grains and Cereal offers a generous benefits package that covers your needs today and helps you plan for tomorrow. Here is a quick overview of what may be available to you.

Healthcare Plans: IGC provides comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family. IGC pays over 70% of the premiums to keep these plans affordable for you. Insurance and Income Protection: A full range of Life and Disability insurance plans are available for additional peace of mind, and some are 100% covered by IGC. Financial and Savings Plans: IGC offers you an opportunity to prepare for the future through participation in our 401k Plan and Company Match. Work-Life Balance Perks: To ensure work-life balance, IGC offers paid vacation days, sick time, and holidays.

EEO Statement

IGC provides equal employment to all qualified individuals. Employment decisions at IGC will be based on careful consideration of qualifications, education, prior experience, and abilities. Diversity is a priority at IGC and there is no discrimination in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, sex (gender), disability, pregnancy, genetic condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Qualifications

• The required skills are applied daily to ensure compliance with affirmative action and to maintain positive employee relations, which are foundational to a healthy workplace environment
• HR systems expertise enables the analyst to efficiently manage, recruiting, training onboarding, benefits administration and performance management workflows, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Skilled in interpreting workforce data such as turnover rates, satisfaction, cost-per-hire, and productivity in fast-paced, regulated environments
• Proficiency with ADP, Excel (Pivot table, formulas) - is key for accurate data handling and reporting
• Proficiency with HR information systems and data analysis tools
• Strong knowledge of affirmative action regulations and employee relations best practices
• Knowledge in U.S
• Familiar with Risk Management
• Professional HR certification such as PHR, SHRM-CP, or equivalent
• Experience working in food manufacturing
• Familiarity with deferred compensation plans and advanced salary survey methodologies
• Advanced skills in data analytics and reporting software
• Demonstrated ability to lead HR projects and cross-departmental initiatives
• Experience with data analytics, talent acquisition, benefits administration and performance management processes
• Experience in food manufacturing
• Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field

Benefits

• International Grains and Cereal offers a generous benefits package that covers your needs today and helps you plan for tomorrow
• Healthcare Plans: IGC provides comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
• IGC pays over 70% of the premiums to keep these plans affordable for you
• Insurance and Income Protection: A full range of Life and Disability insurance plans are available for additional peace of mind, and some are 100% covered by IGC
• Financial and Savings Plans: IGC offers you an opportunity to prepare for the future through participation in our 401k Plan and Company Match
• Work-Life Balance Perks: To ensure work-life balance, IGC offers paid vacation days, sick time, and holidays

Responsibilities

• The Human Resources Analyst plays a critical role in supporting the HR function within a food manufacturing environment by analyzing and optimizing workforce data and HR processes
• This position is responsible for ensuring compliance with affirmative action regulations and maintaining accurate employee relations records to foster a positive workplace culture
• The analyst will manage and evaluate HR systems (ADP) to streamline, performance management, benefits administration, employee training, and compensation structures, ensuring alignment with organizational goals
• Ultimately, the Human Resources Analyst contributes to strategic decision-making by providing data-driven insights that enhance employee satisfaction and operational efficiency
• Conduct and maintain affirmative action plans and ensure compliance with federal and state regulations
• Manage employee relations documentation and assist in resolving workplace issues in collaboration with HR and management
• Administer HR systems related to training, benefits enrollment, performance management tracking, and compensation data
• Analyze employee retainment and turnover structure
• Support benefits administration and open enrollment
• Prepare reports and presentations on HR metrics to inform leadership decisions
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement HR initiatives that improve workforce engagement and productivity
• Translate complex data into understandable and actionable reports or dashboards
• Sharp eye for detail and solid understanding of compliance requirements
• Predictive analytics to anticipate workforce needs and from strong-problem-solving skills to navigate staffing constrains or regulatory challenges
• Assist in Talent Acquisition
• Manage onboarding
• Contribute to a positive Total Rewards program