Prairie AquaTech Manufacturing, LLC dba Houdek is a manufacturing company based in Volga South Dakota that is improving animal health and nutrition by providing high-quality feed ingredients. Using patent-pending technologies licensed on a worldwide, exclusive basis from South Dakota State University and developed internally, the Company is upgrading soybean meal to high-quality ingredients used in aquaculture and other animal feeds.

JOB DUTIES

As a key member of the Human Resource team, this role will report to the Human Resource Manager and will be responsible for the following:

• Manage full-cycle recruiting (posting, screening, scheduling, closing)
• Draft offer letters and initiate the onboarding process
• Manage job descriptions and ATS postings
• Facilitate onboarding checklists and ensure completion of new hire paperwork
• Coordinate terminations following a standardized process
• Maintain OSHA records across multiple sites
• Input and update 401K/HSA/payroll changes in ADP
• Attend and coordinate career fairs and university relationships
• Process all employee changes (PAFs, title updates, directory sync)
• Collaborate with payroll and finance teams for status changes
• Handle day-to-day employee inquiries and form updates
• Lead internal recognition efforts
• Active participant in site culture clubs and planning committees
• Coordinate quarterly clothing store projects
• Coordinate quarterly work-anniversary treats
• Participate in annual benefits open enrollment processes
• Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related program
• Preferred SHRM-CP or PHR certification
• At least 2-4 years of related experience is required
• Exceptional interpersonal and verbal communication skills
• Self-starter with superior time management skills