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The Human Resources/Marketing Specialist will assist with interviewing, recruiting, selection and development. The person will execute all training of staff including orientation of new staff and will assist with compensation reviews and study industry compensation comparisons within the agriculture industry. The person will also advise on payroll policies, benefits and pension plans. The HRM Specialist will grow the visibility of Blair's in all the communities we serve. The specialist will coordinate corporate programs. A member of the Blair's greater family is preferred to exude the company core values. As part of the Marketing role, the person will test, update, and refresh all websites. The Specialist will monitor and attract new business through a vigorous social media campaign. These campaigns will include Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Yammer. The person will also launch marketing campaigns to our suppliers websites and be responsible for supplying the executive team with cost/benefit analysis of suggested marketing campaigns. As part of the HR role, the person will also be responsible for developing an Employee Portal on the Blair's website. The Specialist will also be responsible for creating an online library of Blair's marketing material. The person will work within a budget and give suggestions on how to drive the business from a marketing standpoint. They will attend tradeshows and represent Blair's publicly.
Skills - This person will have excellent time management skills, understand and execute a business plan, have excellent oral and written communication skills and be familiar with Microsoft Office. This person will also have a great understanding HR and a general understanding of agricultural marketing practices. The applicant must be extremely personable and have analysis skills. Frequent travel will also be required.