Rose Acre Farms Career Opportunities
Within the last 5 years, what role did the following play in your job:
HR support for multi-site production facilities
Within the last 5 years, what role did the following play in your job:
Managing the new hire orientation and on-boarding processes
Within the last 5 years, what role did the following play in your job:
Managing a full-cycle recruitment function including college outreach and community job fairs
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Opportunity Snapshot

This role offers you the opportunity to take ownership of the HR function for four egg production farms. As the farm level Human Resources Manager you will be responsible for new employee on boarding, hiring and orientation, training, benefits administration, safety initiatives and much more. Quick question for you - click here You’ll travel between four farms and enjoy a role with autonomy and the latitude to make your mark. This is a visible role where you will partner with contacts throughout the organization, such as Complex Managers, Leadership and others, and you’ll also establish yourself in the community as you recruit from local colleges and high schools. If you’re a self-motivated HR professional looking to make a direct and positive impact on our employees and company, this could be the ideal opportunity for you. 

Rose Acre Farms Inc. and its affiliated and subsidiary corporations Rose Acre Farms International, Inc., Marshall Egg Products, Inc. Johnson County Egg Farm LLC, and NEPCO Egg of Georgia LLC (collectively referred to as RAF) is the second largest producer of eggs in the U.S. We operate in six states and ship eggs to well-known retailers throughout the country. Rose Acre Farms is a family owned business with roots in the rich farmland of Jackson County, Indiana. The family association with eggs and general farming dates back over 125 years and spans five generations.

Pictured: Rose Acre Farms is a leader in providing both cage-free free roaming and standard fresh eggs for consumers who desire either type of egg.

The Requirements

To be a good fit for this opportunity you will have:
  • A high school diploma. College level training in business, communication or human resources is desired.
  • 3-5 years of comprehensive human resources experience; including broad knowledge of HR practices and principles. Quick question for you - click here
  • Bilingual skills in English/Spanish.
  • Experience working with insurance providers, payroll and human resources software systems is desired.
  • Previous management experience in any business sector is preferred.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft programs, such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.
  • The ability to give oral and written presentations.
  • The ability to work long hours if needed to complete special projects.
  • Excellent teamwork skills and a willingness to assist with other areas as needed by the Vice-President of Human Resources.
  • The ability to handle multiple tasks at once and deal with stressful situations and still get the job complete.
  • Excellent organizational skills.
  • The ability to treat co-workers and managers with respect and courtesy.
  • A professional and discrete demeanor when dealing with sensitive and confidential information.
  • An energetic and welcoming personality.
  • HIPAA certification is also desired.
The ideal candidate will be located within driving distance to one of our three farms in Missouri: Marshall, Knob Noster, or Hawk Point. You’ll be based out of one of these farms, and you’ll travel between the three Missouri farms and another farm in Germantown, Illinois.

Pictured: White Shell Eggs, available in 6, 8, 12 & 18-Paks.

The Role

Reporting to the VP of HR, as the farm level Human Resources Manager, you will serve as the main human resources representative for three farms in Missouri (Marshall, Knob Noster, Hawk Point), and an additional farm in Germantown, Illinois. On a weekly basis, you will perform a wide range of HR duties which will include conducting interviews and orientations, data entry of new employees and terminations into the software systems, and screening of potential applicants. You’ll be hiring for all positions throughout the farm including live production, processing, maintenance, laboratory, quality and environmental roles. In addition, you will also handle safety training as directed by the safety department, fulfilling requests from the main human resources office, and handle investigations or policy abuse questions.

Because this is a farm level position, it’s important to note that you may be required to fulfill other roles on the farm. We're looking for a team player who is proactive and willing to help out where needed.  You may be called upon to type memos, investigate issues, enforce new policies, etc. You’ll work closely with the Complex Managers at each location to drive corrective actions and act as a liaison for the employees.

More specifically, you will:
  • Conduct thorough investigations, and ensure all necessary documents are completed in regards to attendance issues, policy issues or employee disputes.
  • Communicate to the personnel director and the office level human resources staff any problems that have arisen at the farm.
  • Attend career/job fairs and networking events and recruitment seminars at colleges and high schools. Quick question for you - click here
  • Work with the electronic employment eligibility verification software system (I-9’s), and data contained in the software systems, such as raises and evaluations.
  • Handle all disability and life insurance enrollments/questions.
  • Perform hiring needs as necessary, including working with E Verify. In many cases, this will include handling running employment ads, screening applicant resumes, and interviewing potential employees.
  • Handle requests from judicial and governmental agencies will also be part of the weekly duties of the assistant.
  • Fulfill requests for the Department of Wage and Hour, the Equal Opportunity Employment Commission, and other agency needs.
  • Assist the department managers with the coordination and tracking of company benefits – profit sharing, tuition reimbursement, flexible spending accounts, company discounts for employees at various businesses etc. This may include investigation into costs and options for new benefits or discontinued use of current benefits.
  • Assist the main office staff in training and safety issues, ensuring that all employees are abiding by lockout/tagout safety standards and other company safety policies. Assist the office HR staff in ensuring that all farm staff are abiding by labor laws – wage and hour laws, child labor laws, discriminatory laws. It is the responsibility of the farm level manager to ensure that ANY potential violation of these laws is communicated to the office and handled thoroughly at the farm level.
  • Help coordinate events and company awards ceremonies as needed. 
Pictured: The Rose Acre farm in this photo contains over 3,000,000 hens. This farm produces enough eggs to feed over ONE MILLION people a 2 egg breakfast....EVERY DAY.

Note: this description is intended to give you a general overview of the position and is not an exhaustive listing of duties and responsibilities.

Why Rose Acre Farms

Professional development -- as already noted, you will be responsible for all the day-to-day HR operations of your four farms and will oversee every related function. Ours is a unique business and whether you come directly from the industry, or from another production environment, you’ll have plenty to learn and experts, such as the VP of HR and the Office Manager, helping you get up to speed.

Make a strong and visible impact -- our farms will provide plenty of opportunities for you to shine and your successes will be noticed. We’ll look to you to improve and enhance safety training, and bring a sense of community to your new hires, building involvement and morale. You'll identify and implement HR process improvements, and facilitate positive change. This is a role you can take ownership of and make your own.

Career advancement opportunities -- if you're looking for a home where you can thrive and be happy for years to come, you've found it. You could find that you really enjoy the role and want to stay at the helm well into the future. However, if you demonstrate your talent and wish to further advance your career, at Rose Acre Farms we're dedicated to providing opportunities for our proven performers. In fact, much of our leadership have worked their way up through the ranks. For example, our COO started working as a mechanic in the shop; our VP, Production began in the chicken houses; and our VP, Human Resources started as a truck driver, just to name a few. 
 
A commitment to animal welfare -- RAF is fully committed to providing our animals with a safe and healthy environment, free from abuse and dedicated to humane practices in all aspects. We uphold the strictest animal welfare-structured environment and are legally and morally obligated to report any incidents of abuse, neglect or breach of bio-security for the health and welfare of our animals.

Sustainable agriculture -- Rose Acre Farms believes that in order to have continued success in the agriculture industry, it is our responsibility to be able to provide consumers with a safe and quality product that is sustainable for many years to come based on animal health and well-being, worker safety, scientific study, and affordability. Increased environmental and ethical awareness is also crucial to maintaining a successful and sustainable business that provides a safe and nutritious food source from farm to table.

Environmentally conscious -- at Rose Acre Farms, we're acutely aware of the need to reuse, reduce and recycle and are dedicated to limiting our impact on the environment. A sampling of our environmental initiatives includes:
  • Buying grain from local farmers to reduce our carbon footprint
  • Using energy saving lighting
  • Treating egg wash water and reusing it for cropland watering
  • Selling manure from our hens to local farmers as a natural fertilizer
  • Planting 23 acres of trees on the parameter of our properties to help keep the air fresh and clean
  • Grinding the shells from eggs that don't meet Grade A standards for use as a liming agent on local agriculture fields
Excellent compensation -- in addition to a competitive salary and bonus incentive, we off a comprehensive benefits package. 

Pictured: We continue to learn from the past, evaluate the present, and look forward to the future in order to improve our sustainability in the agriculture industry.

Keys to Success

While we've experienced great success for many years, we are enjoying a transition of sorts. Last year a new COO took the helm, bringing about some positive changes, adding more accountability, seeking greater employee involvement and more. As HR Manager you will help us promote a warm and welcoming environment for each and every employee who joins our team.

While change is often good, it's also difficult at times for those who have been doing things one way for an extended period. To be successful, you'll need to be a strong change manager, fine-tuning the processes, gaining employee buy-in and ultimately improving HR operations. We'll look to you to ensure all employees are successfully oriented and to build a better sense of community and culture.

Pictured: GOLDEN-PREMIUM -- Omega-3, Vitamin D, Vitamin E, Lutein & Choline enriched eggs.

About Us

As far back as the 1930s, the Rust family began egg production with the largest hen house in Jackson County during that period. The population surge of the 1940s and 1950s initiated a need for farm commodities in major metropolitan areas. Beginning in the 1950s, construction had begun on the first modern chicken houses in Seymour. Egg sales were made throughout the local area and regular trips were made to the Indianapolis Farmers Market from the main farms in southern Indiana. As consumer needs changed during the 1980s and 1990s, so did the variety of egg products offered by Rose Acres. As we moved to the close of the century, Rose Acres had established plants in Indiana, Iowa, Missouri, Georgia and North Carolina. In addition, two plants in Illinois followed shortly into the twenty first century. From a small handful of employees in the 1950s to over 1820 employees today, Rose Acres continues to remain on the cutting edge of this ever changing industry. Remaining the largest family owned egg plant in the United States, continued innovation and market demand promise a bright future for our employees and customers.

Our Chickens and Production

Caged layer production places the hens in wire pens with feed and water being provided to each cage. The birds are housed with several hens in each pen, with plenty of space for comfortable movement and constant access to fresh food and fresh water. The pens are arranged in rows where water is supplied by individual waterers.

The feed trough is also located outside the cages to insure the hens are fed a balanced diet with just the right combination of nutrients to keep them healthy and productive. Housed in cages, birds seldom require medicine and are never fed hormones or steroids. The cages are designed so the eggs will roll out of the cage to a holding area by means of a slanted wire floor. Special computer controlled ventilation produces a steady 10mph breeze for lots of fresh country air over the hens at all times, which fluffs the feathers and carries away body heat.

At Rose Acre Farms we keep a very close watch on all of the needs of our chickens such as light intensity and natural nutrition. The lighting within a chicken house is monitored to ensure that a calm and relaxed atmosphere is always provided. Natural feed intake is recorded on a daily basis so that we may ensure that the proper concentration of vitamins and nutrients are provided at all times to the hens and that the chickens are never for want of any nutrient.

Just for fun...did you know?
  • An average hen lays 300 to 325 eggs a year. A hen starts laying eggs at 19 weeks of age.
  • To produce one egg, it takes a hen 24-26 hours, and to do so, she requires 5 oz. of food and 10 oz. of water. Thirty minutes later she starts all over again.
  • As a hen grows older she produces larger eggs.
  • About 240 million laying hens produce some 50 billion eggs each year in the United States. That's roughly one hen for every man, women and child in the country.
Pictured: A modern automatic Rose Acre hen house. The hens are kept in safe environmentally controlled pens for maximum hen and egg safety. Most eggs sold in the United States are from hens kept in pens such as this.

Opportunity Snapshot

This role offers you the opportunity to take ownership of the HR function for four egg production farms. As the farm level Human Resources Manager you will be responsible for new employee on boarding, hiring and orientation, training, benefits administration, safety initiatives and much more. Quick question for you - click here You’ll travel between four farms and enjoy a role with autonomy and the latitude to make your mark. This is a visible role where you will partner with contacts throughout the organization, such as Complex Managers, Leadership and others, and you’ll also establish yourself in the community as you recruit from local colleges and high schools. If you’re a self-motivated HR professional looking to make a direct and positive impact on our employees and company, this could be the ideal opportunity for you. 

Rose Acre Farms Inc. and its affiliated and subsidiary corporations Rose Acre Farms International, Inc., Marshall Egg Products, Inc. Johnson County Egg Farm LLC, and NEPCO Egg of Georgia LLC (collectively referred to as RAF) is the second largest producer of eggs in the U.S. We operate in six states and ship eggs to well-known retailers throughout the country. Rose Acre Farms is a family owned business with roots in the rich farmland of Jackson County, Indiana. The family association with eggs and general farming dates back over 125 years and spans five generations.

Pictured: Rose Acre Farms is a leader in providing both cage-free free roaming and standard fresh eggs for consumers who desire either type of egg.

The Requirements

To be a good fit for this opportunity you will have:
  • A high school diploma. College level training in business, communication or human resources is desired.
  • 3-5 years of comprehensive human resources experience; including broad knowledge of HR practices and principles. Quick question for you - click here
  • Bilingual skills in English/Spanish.
  • Experience working with insurance providers, payroll and human resources software systems is desired.
  • Previous management experience in any business sector is preferred.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft programs, such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.
  • The ability to give oral and written presentations.
  • The ability to work long hours if needed to complete special projects.
  • Excellent teamwork skills and a willingness to assist with other areas as needed by the Vice-President of Human Resources.
  • The ability to handle multiple tasks at once and deal with stressful situations and still get the job complete.
  • Excellent organizational skills.
  • The ability to treat co-workers and managers with respect and courtesy.
  • A professional and discrete demeanor when dealing with sensitive and confidential information.
  • An energetic and welcoming personality.
  • HIPAA certification is also desired.
The ideal candidate will be located within driving distance to one of our three farms in Missouri: Marshall, Knob Noster, or Hawk Point. You’ll be based out of one of these farms, and you’ll travel between the three Missouri farms and another farm in Germantown, Illinois.

Pictured: White Shell Eggs, available in 6, 8, 12 & 18-Paks.

The Role

Reporting to the VP of HR, as the farm level Human Resources Manager, you will serve as the main human resources representative for three farms in Missouri (Marshall, Knob Noster, Hawk Point), and an additional farm in Germantown, Illinois. On a weekly basis, you will perform a wide range of HR duties which will include conducting interviews and orientations, data entry of new employees and terminations into the software systems, and screening of potential applicants. You’ll be hiring for all positions throughout the farm including live production, processing, maintenance, laboratory, quality and environmental roles. In addition, you will also handle safety training as directed by the safety department, fulfilling requests from the main human resources office, and handle investigations or policy abuse questions.

Because this is a farm level position, it’s important to note that you may be required to fulfill other roles on the farm. We're looking for a team player who is proactive and willing to help out where needed.  You may be called upon to type memos, investigate issues, enforce new policies, etc. You’ll work closely with the Complex Managers at each location to drive corrective actions and act as a liaison for the employees.

More specifically, you will:
  • Conduct thorough investigations, and ensure all necessary documents are completed in regards to attendance issues, policy issues or employee disputes.
  • Communicate to the personnel director and the office level human resources staff any problems that have arisen at the farm.
  • Attend career/job fairs and networking events and recruitment seminars at colleges and high schools. Quick question for you - click here
  • Work with the electronic employment eligibility verification software system (I-9’s), and data contained in the software systems, such as raises and evaluations.
  • Handle all disability and life insurance enrollments/questions.
  • Perform hiring needs as necessary, including working with E Verify. In many cases, this will include handling running employment ads, screening applicant resumes, and interviewing potential employees.
  • Handle requests from judicial and governmental agencies will also be part of the weekly duties of the assistant.
  • Fulfill requests for the Department of Wage and Hour, the Equal Opportunity Employment Commission, and other agency needs.
  • Assist the department managers with the coordination and tracking of company benefits – profit sharing, tuition reimbursement, flexible spending accounts, company discounts for employees at various businesses etc. This may include investigation into costs and options for new benefits or discontinued use of current benefits.
  • Assist the main office staff in training and safety issues, ensuring that all employees are abiding by lockout/tagout safety standards and other company safety policies. Assist the office HR staff in ensuring that all farm staff are abiding by labor laws – wage and hour laws, child labor laws, discriminatory laws. It is the responsibility of the farm level manager to ensure that ANY potential violation of these laws is communicated to the office and handled thoroughly at the farm level.
  • Help coordinate events and company awards ceremonies as needed. 
Pictured: The Rose Acre farm in this photo contains over 3,000,000 hens. This farm produces enough eggs to feed over ONE MILLION people a 2 egg breakfast....EVERY DAY.

Note: this description is intended to give you a general overview of the position and is not an exhaustive listing of duties and responsibilities.

Why Rose Acre Farms

Professional development -- as already noted, you will be responsible for all the day-to-day HR operations of your four farms and will oversee every related function. Ours is a unique business and whether you come directly from the industry, or from another production environment, you’ll have plenty to learn and experts, such as the VP of HR and the Office Manager, helping you get up to speed.

Make a strong and visible impact -- our farms will provide plenty of opportunities for you to shine and your successes will be noticed. We’ll look to you to improve and enhance safety training, and bring a sense of community to your new hires, building involvement and morale. You'll identify and implement HR process improvements, and facilitate positive change. This is a role you can take ownership of and make your own.

Career advancement opportunities -- if you're looking for a home where you can thrive and be happy for years to come, you've found it. You could find that you really enjoy the role and want to stay at the helm well into the future. However, if you demonstrate your talent and wish to further advance your career, at Rose Acre Farms we're dedicated to providing opportunities for our proven performers. In fact, much of our leadership have worked their way up through the ranks. For example, our COO started working as a mechanic in the shop; our VP, Production began in the chicken houses; and our VP, Human Resources started as a truck driver, just to name a few. 
 
A commitment to animal welfare -- RAF is fully committed to providing our animals with a safe and healthy environment, free from abuse and dedicated to humane practices in all aspects. We uphold the strictest animal welfare-structured environment and are legally and morally obligated to report any incidents of abuse, neglect or breach of bio-security for the health and welfare of our animals.

Sustainable agriculture -- Rose Acre Farms believes that in order to have continued success in the agriculture industry, it is our responsibility to be able to provide consumers with a safe and quality product that is sustainable for many years to come based on animal health and well-being, worker safety, scientific study, and affordability. Increased environmental and ethical awareness is also crucial to maintaining a successful and sustainable business that provides a safe and nutritious food source from farm to table.

Environmentally conscious -- at Rose Acre Farms, we're acutely aware of the need to reuse, reduce and recycle and are dedicated to limiting our impact on the environment. A sampling of our environmental initiatives includes:
  • Buying grain from local farmers to reduce our carbon footprint
  • Using energy saving lighting
  • Treating egg wash water and reusing it for cropland watering
  • Selling manure from our hens to local farmers as a natural fertilizer
  • Planting 23 acres of trees on the parameter of our properties to help keep the air fresh and clean
  • Grinding the shells from eggs that don't meet Grade A standards for use as a liming agent on local agriculture fields
Excellent compensation -- in addition to a competitive salary and bonus incentive, we off a comprehensive benefits package. 

Pictured: We continue to learn from the past, evaluate the present, and look forward to the future in order to improve our sustainability in the agriculture industry.

Keys to Success

While we've experienced great success for many years, we are enjoying a transition of sorts. Last year a new COO took the helm, bringing about some positive changes, adding more accountability, seeking greater employee involvement and more. As HR Manager you will help us promote a warm and welcoming environment for each and every employee who joins our team.

While change is often good, it's also difficult at times for those who have been doing things one way for an extended period. To be successful, you'll need to be a strong change manager, fine-tuning the processes, gaining employee buy-in and ultimately improving HR operations. We'll look to you to ensure all employees are successfully oriented and to build a better sense of community and culture.

Pictured: GOLDEN-PREMIUM -- Omega-3, Vitamin D, Vitamin E, Lutein & Choline enriched eggs.

About Us

As far back as the 1930s, the Rust family began egg production with the largest hen house in Jackson County during that period. The population surge of the 1940s and 1950s initiated a need for farm commodities in major metropolitan areas. Beginning in the 1950s, construction had begun on the first modern chicken houses in Seymour. Egg sales were made throughout the local area and regular trips were made to the Indianapolis Farmers Market from the main farms in southern Indiana. As consumer needs changed during the 1980s and 1990s, so did the variety of egg products offered by Rose Acres. As we moved to the close of the century, Rose Acres had established plants in Indiana, Iowa, Missouri, Georgia and North Carolina. In addition, two plants in Illinois followed shortly into the twenty first century. From a small handful of employees in the 1950s to over 1820 employees today, Rose Acres continues to remain on the cutting edge of this ever changing industry. Remaining the largest family owned egg plant in the United States, continued innovation and market demand promise a bright future for our employees and customers.

Our Chickens and Production

Caged layer production places the hens in wire pens with feed and water being provided to each cage. The birds are housed with several hens in each pen, with plenty of space for comfortable movement and constant access to fresh food and fresh water. The pens are arranged in rows where water is supplied by individual waterers.

The feed trough is also located outside the cages to insure the hens are fed a balanced diet with just the right combination of nutrients to keep them healthy and productive. Housed in cages, birds seldom require medicine and are never fed hormones or steroids. The cages are designed so the eggs will roll out of the cage to a holding area by means of a slanted wire floor. Special computer controlled ventilation produces a steady 10mph breeze for lots of fresh country air over the hens at all times, which fluffs the feathers and carries away body heat.

At Rose Acre Farms we keep a very close watch on all of the needs of our chickens such as light intensity and natural nutrition. The lighting within a chicken house is monitored to ensure that a calm and relaxed atmosphere is always provided. Natural feed intake is recorded on a daily basis so that we may ensure that the proper concentration of vitamins and nutrients are provided at all times to the hens and that the chickens are never for want of any nutrient.

Just for fun...did you know?
  • An average hen lays 300 to 325 eggs a year. A hen starts laying eggs at 19 weeks of age.
  • To produce one egg, it takes a hen 24-26 hours, and to do so, she requires 5 oz. of food and 10 oz. of water. Thirty minutes later she starts all over again.
  • As a hen grows older she produces larger eggs.
  • About 240 million laying hens produce some 50 billion eggs each year in the United States. That's roughly one hen for every man, women and child in the country.
Pictured: A modern automatic Rose Acre hen house. The hens are kept in safe environmentally controlled pens for maximum hen and egg safety. Most eggs sold in the United States are from hens kept in pens such as this.
Rose Acre Farms is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.
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