HR Business Partner


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Job Title: HR Business Partner
Location: Lancaster, PA, Mid-Atlantic United States, USA

Company: The Wenger Group
Industry Sector: Agribusiness
Industry Type: Input Retail, Cooperative and Related Crop Services
Job Type: Full Time

Job Description: Who are we:

We're a leading Northeast family-owned food, agricultural products, and agricultural services organization headquartered in Pennsylvania. We provide animal nutrition and feeds; specialty protein production, processing, and marketing; on-farm protein production services; and grain, fertilizer, and ingredient procurement.

We're a stable company with strong core values, great benefits, competitive wage structure, and a safe and healthy work environment. With over 850 team members, we're a growing company in an essential sector - agriculture!

Learn more here: https://www.thewengergroup.com

What your day looks like:

This role is a full-time Human Resources Business Partner who will support the HR leaders and execute daily responsi bilities for all human resources initiatives such as recruiting, employee relations, training, performance management , compliance, and administration. This individual will support company leadership in championing employee engagement and advancing the business unit culture.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Recruiting

  • Recruits, interviews, and facilitates the hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions; collaborates with management during the talent acquisition process


  • Partner with hiring managers to understand position needs, and assist in the creation of job descriptions


  • Researches and engages the local community to enhance company presence and recruiting efforts


  • Facilitate training and learning with team members as necessary


  • Attend career fairs and manage relationships with colleges and universities for The Weger Group (TWG)


Onboarding

  • Ensure accurate and appropriate set up of new hires in the HRIS, as well as partner with IT and Payroll to ensure a smooth transition into the Company.


  • Participate in the rotation for attendance and facilitation of New Hire Orientation.


  • Contribute to continuous improvement of the orientation process.


  • Assist in updating presentation materials, slides, and related content.


  • Serve as backup facilitator for the benefits orientation session.


  • Execute all components of the onboarding process for new hires, including background checks, drug screens, ExactHire tasks, LaserFiche forms, announcements, and other required steps.


  • Regularly evaluate onboarding workflows and recommend process improvements.


Offboarding

  • Conduct and support in person exit interviews.


  • Prepare and communicate final benefits summaries.


  • Manage bi weekly exit interview survey analysis via SurveyMonkey for all TWG employees.


  • Complete Laserfiche forms for all corporate terminations.


  • Partner with managers to coordinate collection of company property and related offboarding tasks.


Employee Relations

  • Serve as first l evel contact for employee relations questions and concerns.


  • Conduct stay interviews to support engagement and retention efforts.


  • Lead 30/60/ 90 day new hire check - ins and provide follow-up support.


  • Assist in the performance management process, including documentation and coaching support.


T.E.A.M. (Together Everyone Achieves More)

  • Builds, establishes , and maintains strong relationships with internal and external customers to foster a positive work environment


  • Work as a team player - consistently demonstrating company core values of Integrity, Respect, Quality, Safety, and Stewardship


  • Supports employee engagement planning process and administration


  • Supports change management initiatives


  • Supports annual HR processes such as performance management/goal setting, compensation planning and succession planning efforts to meet organizational needs


  • Assist with TWG scholarship program


  • Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

  • Bachelor's degree in b usiness, h uman r es ources, or related experience


  • A minimum of 2-3 years of human resources experience


  • SHRM or HRCI certification a plus


  • Bi-lingual in Spanish preferred


  • Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations


  • Demonstrated proficiency with technology including Microsoft Office Suite required


  • Previous experience working in an HRIS system preferred


  • E ssential e xcellent communication skills, both written & verbal


  • Demonstrated community involvement desired


  • Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality


  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills


  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail


  • Ability to manage time well and meet deadlines as required


  • Proven ability to take ownership of work with a sense of urgency, enthusiasm, commitment, and persistence in the face of obstacles or adversit y


  • Basic understanding of state and federal laws


  • Eager and willing to learn!


Additional Job Requirements

  • Willing and able to travel to company location sites


  • Flexibility to be present and available for off-shift hours when necessary


  • Ability to work from a feed mill and/or in dusty conditions occasionally


  • Ability to lift up to 25lbs at times


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Job Post Date: 02/03/26
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