MINIMUM SKILLS / QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Two (2) years of HR experience
• Previous experience in FMLA, benefits administration, and payroll processing
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and have experience dealing with confidential matters
• Proficient organizational, interpersonal, and written/oral communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to travel up to 5%

PREFERRED SKILLS / QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• PHR or SPHR professional certification
• Five (5) years of HR experience
• Previous experience in a union environment

ROLE DESCRIPTION:

The Human Resources (HR) Assistant is the primary support to the Plant Human Resources Manager and the plant leadership team. This role is responsible for the administrative support of day-to-day HR operations.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Process weekly union hourly payroll for 210 to 230 employees and assist with salaried payroll adjustments
• Administer and manage accruals and absenteeism in the timekeeping system
• Participate in the investigation and resolution of ongoing employee relation problems, anticipate problems, and recommend and initiate steps for corrective action
• Effectively administer programs per company policies and procedures including but not limited to Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action compliance, and OSHA
• Monitor proper adherence to policies and procedures, guidelines, and documentation on all disciplinary action issues, promotions, transfers, and terminations
• Assist in identifying and resolving HR issues
• Assist with human resource activities to ensure legal compliance, fairness, and consistency
• Administer and maintain employee benefits program, HRIS transactions, approval forms, and employee file database
• Provide administrative support for the plant leadership team which requires handling confidential data
• Administer, track, and answer questions on sick leaves, vacations, and other benefits for employees
• Plan and implement employee events such as service awards, salaried meetings, customer visits, and the annual plant activities
• Participate, as needed, on various committees
• Maintain a good working relationship with the employees, the union, and the salaried workforce
• Comply with environmental and food safety standards as outlined in plant policies or programs within the department