ABOUT POET

At POET, it is our mission to be good stewards of the Earth by converting renewable resources to energy and other valuable goods as effectively as humanly possible. For over thirty years our drive and passion to change the world has enabled us to become the largest producer and marketer of bioethanol and leader in bio-based products in the world. Beyond our world-class culture, POET team members enjoy competitive pay and benefits including;

JOB SUMMARY

A People and Culture Coordinator at POET performs a wide variety of confidential and detailed tasks for our business partner team, team members, and leaders – if you love variety and a fast pace you will thrive in this role! In this position you will have the opportunity to coordinate learning programs, organize new hire orientation, create and prepare a variety of materials, manage our learning & development systems, support our onboarding experience and so much more! This position requires a high degree of collaboration with others and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment. The People & Culture Coordinator is a central hub of core activity for the business partner team and is integral to many processes, activities, and projects.

DURING A TYPICAL DAY

• Schedule and coordinate weekly new hire orientation. Create new hire announcements and post to POET’s intranet.

• Manage content in our Learning Management System and coordinate a variety of learning programs offered to team members.

• Support team member and leader transactions through the HR system business processes/workflows.

• Research updates on applicable HR laws and guidelines. Support the People and Culture Partners in educating team members regarding company policies.

• Manage the offboarding process; conduct exit interviews and ensure tasks are complete. Assist in a variety of duties to ensure a smooth transition from team member to alumni.

• Serve as a point of contact for team member inquiries regarding People & Culture policies and procedures.

• Support POET’s Onboarding and Employee Experiences, Learning & Growth initiatives, and other talent management projects.

• Administer POET’s random drug & alcohol program.

• Gather and compile data for the People & Culture Partners, assist with analyzing trends and validating data.

• Create and draft letters, correspondence, and documents related to a variety of People & Culture items

• Create, prepare, and distribute materials for presentations, meetings, and events.

• File, label, organize, and manage team member files in our database.

• Assist with ad-hoc People & Culture projects as needed.

• Since we’re all about teamwork and getting the job done, your skills may be put to a lot of other uses!

  STRENGTHS OF A SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE

• Bachelor’s degree required; in a related field preferred.

• Two years working in a Human Resources field or related role preferred.

• Demonstrated experience with confidentiality and sensitive information.

• Communicate clearly and professionally, both orally and in writing.

• Ability to complete a wide variety of tasks accurately and efficiently.

• Ability to prepare presentations on confidential material.

• Able to exercise discretion, initiative, and independent judgment in making sound decisions and in developing solutions to problems. Critical thinking abilities.

• Experience in HRIS systems is preferred (Workday is a plus) as well as Microsoft Office Suite and the ability and willingness to learn new software applications. Strong excel skills is helpful.

• Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills as well as the ability to adapt to change.

• Growth mindset with a desire to grow HR skillset.

  If you identify with these personal attributes, then this role could be a great fit you!

• You enjoy solving problems. You don’t get flustered when things don’t go according to plan. You love taking on challenges and finding creative solutions.

• You pay attention to the details. For you, anything worth doing is worth doing right, every time.

• You’re a learner. You’re not afraid of taking on new things and stretching yourself. You’re not afraid to ask questions as you’re always looking to improve.

  WORK ENVIRONMENT

• High-functioning collaborative team environment. We get things done and have a high bar for customer service.

• This position is located in Sioux Falls, SD and operates in an office environment.

• Travel, with some overnight stays, is required. It averages 10-20% of your time and is typically flexible scheduling.

  P OET’S BENEFITS

  Beyond our world-class culture, POET team members enjoy competitive pay and benefits including;

• Competitive pay, including shift premium pay for qualifying positions

• Quarterly Profit-Sharing Bonuses, and Bi-Annual Incentive Bonuses

• Individual and family plans for health, dental, & vision insurance, including a generous employer Health Savings Account contribution

• Paid Parental Leave

• A multifaceted wellness program encompassing the whole person – mentally, physically, and spiritually

• Onsite fitness centers or fitness reimbursements

• 401K with company match

• Paid time off and paid holidays

• Tuition reimbursement

• Excellent work-life balance with a 'family-first' culture

• Discounted home and auto insurance

  CULTURE

  Culture is king at POET. We’re all on the same team. We always communicate. And we park our egosat the door. These aren’t just slogans on our walls. It’s the way we do things at POET.

  GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN POET

  At POET we believe in developing our team members to their highest potential and recognizing contributions that add value to the organization. We are known for providing opportunities not only within each department, but within the entire company. We look for ways to support team members’ passions, utilize unique abilities, qualifications and grow skillsets.

  POET is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). POET complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding hiring and employment. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

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Job ID2024-7067

Employment TypeRegular Full-Time

CategoryHuman Resources

ShiftDay

Travel RequiredNone

FLSA StatusNon-Exempt

Position Location(s)US-SD-Sioux Falls