HR Assistant

Responsibilities

• Maintains the Clarksville Plant reception area, and greets customers, vendors, guests.
• Provides administrative support to the HR Department and Management.
• Maintains office machines (phone system, copy machine, etc.), and supplies.
• Processes incoming and outgoing mail including Federal Express/UPS shipments.
• Works closely with HR Manager and facility personnel to monitor compliance with regulatory guidelines relating to food safety and associate safety such as FDA, USDA, and OSHA.
• Complies with all other regulations and laws affecting the company (business law, trade secrets, human resources practices, etc.).
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date human resource files, records, and documentation.
• Answers frequently asked questions from applicants and employees relative to standard policies, benefits, hiring processes, etc.; refers more complex questions to appropriate senior-level HR staff or management.
• Maintains the integrity and confidentiality of human resource files and records.
• Affords assistance with payroll functions including processing, answering employee questions, collating/packaging and distributing checks.
• Conducts or assists with new hire orientation.
• Serves as backup to the HR Manager.
• Affords assistance with planning and execution of special events such as benefits enrollment, organization-wide meetings, employee recognition events, holiday parties, and retirement celebrations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business or related field of study preferred, but not required.
• Minimum 3 years of office experience preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal awareness along with customer orientation skills such as the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Experienced with or the ability to quickly learn HCMS systems such as UKG/KRONOS, and similar computer applications.