Tara Benson
Human Resources Director at Open Gates Group- Claim this Profile
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Ellen Teller
Tara is an extremely knowledgable Human Resource professional. She has a strong understanding of Human Resources and how it affects the bottom line in business. Tara is an extremely well rounded professional with a variety of human resource experiences. Tara is willing to do whatever she needs to do to get the job done and doesn't stop until it is done. Tara was a joy to work with.
Ellen Teller
Tara is an extremely knowledgable Human Resource professional. She has a strong understanding of Human Resources and how it affects the bottom line in business. Tara is an extremely well rounded professional with a variety of human resource experiences. Tara is willing to do whatever she needs to do to get the job done and doesn't stop until it is done. Tara was a joy to work with.
Ellen Teller
Tara is an extremely knowledgable Human Resource professional. She has a strong understanding of Human Resources and how it affects the bottom line in business. Tara is an extremely well rounded professional with a variety of human resource experiences. Tara is willing to do whatever she needs to do to get the job done and doesn't stop until it is done. Tara was a joy to work with.
Ellen Teller
Tara is an extremely knowledgable Human Resource professional. She has a strong understanding of Human Resources and how it affects the bottom line in business. Tara is an extremely well rounded professional with a variety of human resource experiences. Tara is willing to do whatever she needs to do to get the job done and doesn't stop until it is done. Tara was a joy to work with.
Experience
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Open Gates Group
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United States
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Dairy Product Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Human Resources Director
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Jan 2023 - Present
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Human Resources Manager
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Feb 2015 - Present
Open Gates Group is a family of entrepreneurial companies committed to creating high-quality dairy products and taking them to market, all while supporting small, family farms! Our dairy products are minimally processed and come straight from Midwest farms surrounding our creameries.
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Recruiter/Human Resources Generalist
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Mar 2015 - Present
I provide Human Resources support and Talent Acquisition for this growing family of companies, all of which are part of the natural and organic dairy industry. Open Gates Business Development Corporation, known as Open Gates Group, consists of 9 companies located in the Kalona, Iowa area. Farmers Creamery, a member of the Open Gates Group family of companies and makers of the Kalona SuperNatural™ brand, produces certified organic dairy products that are minimally processed and come straight… Show more I provide Human Resources support and Talent Acquisition for this growing family of companies, all of which are part of the natural and organic dairy industry. Open Gates Business Development Corporation, known as Open Gates Group, consists of 9 companies located in the Kalona, Iowa area. Farmers Creamery, a member of the Open Gates Group family of companies and makers of the Kalona SuperNatural™ brand, produces certified organic dairy products that are minimally processed and come straight from Midwest family farms surrounding our creamery. Awesome Refrigerated Transit of Iowa (ARTI), another member of our family of companies, provides transportation services for our family of companies. ARTI also sources loads for other customers and backhauls into eastern Iowa. Our companies are growing and we are looking for the best and brightest to join our team!
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Skywalk Group
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United States
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Staffing and Recruiting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Human Resources Client Consultant-Skywalk Group
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Aug 2007 - Apr 2014
Skywalk Group is a Cedar Rapids, Iowa based professional services firm specializing in the areas of human resources management, organizational development and training, IT staffing, and recruiting. As a Client Consultant, I provide onsite Human Resources Generalist support, assisting companies by strategically integrating effective HR processes, programs and practices. I specialize in full life-cycle recruitment while developing executive partnerships to facilitate leadership coaching, drive… Show more Skywalk Group is a Cedar Rapids, Iowa based professional services firm specializing in the areas of human resources management, organizational development and training, IT staffing, and recruiting. As a Client Consultant, I provide onsite Human Resources Generalist support, assisting companies by strategically integrating effective HR processes, programs and practices. I specialize in full life-cycle recruitment while developing executive partnerships to facilitate leadership coaching, drive HR initiatives, and attract top talent to the organization. Show less Skywalk Group is a Cedar Rapids, Iowa based professional services firm specializing in the areas of human resources management, organizational development and training, IT staffing, and recruiting. As a Client Consultant, I provide onsite Human Resources Generalist support, assisting companies by strategically integrating effective HR processes, programs and practices. I specialize in full life-cycle recruitment while developing executive partnerships to facilitate leadership coaching, drive… Show more Skywalk Group is a Cedar Rapids, Iowa based professional services firm specializing in the areas of human resources management, organizational development and training, IT staffing, and recruiting. As a Client Consultant, I provide onsite Human Resources Generalist support, assisting companies by strategically integrating effective HR processes, programs and practices. I specialize in full life-cycle recruitment while developing executive partnerships to facilitate leadership coaching, drive HR initiatives, and attract top talent to the organization. Show less
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HR Green, Inc.
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United States
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Civil Engineering
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400 - 500 Employee
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Corporate Recruiter
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Apr 2003 - Oct 2005
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Coporate Recruiter
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1997 - 2003
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Corporate Recruiter- Human Resources Generalist
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Mar 1997 - Oct 1999
Recruiting and staffing functions for exempt and non-exempt employees Recruiting and staffing functions for exempt and non-exempt employees
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Education
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1993 - 2006
University of Northern Iowa
BA, Psychology -
1991 - 1993
Indian Hills Community College
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