We are looking for a Part-time 2nd Shift Bilingual Human Resource Assistant I to provide Provides day-to-day Human Resources support in a fast-paced, unionized manufacturing environment. Responsibilities include payroll and timekeeping support, attendance tracking, employee records, recruiting and onboarding, new-hire orientation, employee and labor relations support, grievance follow-up, scheduling, reporting, training coordination, and confidential personnel administration. The position requires strong organization, attention to detail, the ability to manage multiple priorities, and effective communication with employees, supervisors, managers, and union representatives. Must be proficient with ADP/eTime and able to work independently while escalating complex employee relations matters to the Human Resources Manager at at our Northwest Packing plant in Vancouver, WA.
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Key Responsibilities:
- Responds to routine inquiries regarding Human Resources, payroll, timekeeping, attendance, benefits, and company policies, and directs employees to appropriate resources when needed.
- Compiles information and prepares and processes a wide variety of personnel actions and HR documentation containing confidential and sensitive employee information.
- Provides confidential Human Resources support to employees, supervisors, department managers, and the Human Resources Manager.
- Troubleshoots and investigates employee concerns, attendance issues, payroll/timekeeping discrepancies, and grievances before escalating more complex matters to the Human Resources Manager.
- Works effectively within a unionized environment and assists with employee and labor relations matters, including interpretation and administration of applicable collective bargaining agreement provisions.
Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate degree or advanced coursework in human resources preferred; or any equivalent combination of training, education and experience that demonstrates the ability to successfully perform the key responsibilities of the position.
- Must be bilingual in English and Spanish and able to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with employees, supervisors, managers, and union representatives.
- Experience using ADP and ADP eTime/timekeeping systems is required, paired with a comprehensive knowledge of standard HR policies, state and federal compliance, internal payroll/attendance operations, and specific processes tailored to a union workforce (including collective bargaining agreements, grievance procedures, and seniority practices).
- Excellent Microsoft Office skills (particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint), strong data entry and 10-key proficiency, and a solid knowledge of standard office administration practices. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Benefits:
- Elligible for paid sick
Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)
The Neil Jones Food Company participates in E-Verify
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We are an Equal Opportunity and Fair Chance Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, citizenship status, genetic information, military or veteran status, and other protected status under applicable law. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Bilingual English and Spanish verbal and written communication
- Experience using ADP and ADP eTime timekeeping systems
- Knowledge of standard HR policies and state and federal compliance
- Knowledge of payroll and attendance operations
- Knowledge of union workforce processes, including collective bargaining agreements, grievance procedures, and seniority practices
- Excellent Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Strong data entry and 10-key proficiency
- Knowledge of standard office administration practices
- Associate degree or advanced coursework in human resources
What We Do
The Neil Jones Food Company is a US food processor producing the finest quality conventional and organic California tomatoes, custom sauce blends, Pacific Northwest pears, cherries, plums, cranberry sauces and juice concentrates. We are a privately owned, family-run corporation based in Vancouver, WA, comprised of three processing facilities, all of which operate on the tradition of excellence and high quality standards. Northwest Packing Company is located alongside our Corporate office in Vancouver, WA. Here we process a wide variety of canned fruit, tomatoes, and fruit juice concentrates. Our San Benito Foods cannery in Hollister, CA produces fresh-packed, California tomato products, sourced from the very best San Joaquin valley & Santa Clara valley farms. As a foodservice supplier, we fresh-pack our California tomatoes in #10 cans. Tomatek, located in Firebaugh, CA, is our state-of-the-art production facility that produces fresh-packed, California tomato products in #10 equivalent hot fill pouches and industrial bins and drums. We are an important supplier to the retail, foodservice and industrial segments of the food industry, exporting globally. In addition to shipping directly from our processing facilities, we replenish over 18 forwarding warehouses across North America to enhance service to our customer base. Product packaging includes cans in all key sizes, 55 gallon drums, pails, 300 gallon bins, and various hot fill pouches. We are under continuous USDA inspection, are Kosher & Halal certified, hold CCOF & USDA Organic and Food Alliance certifications, and are EDI capable. Our company has a culture that is open, respectful and professional. We are resilient and focused. We are diverse and down-to-earth. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are an Equal Opportunity & Fair Chance Employer, and we participate in E-Verify.
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