HR Assistant II (Swing)

Company Description

Foster Farms has been serving families since 1939. Since the founding days, Foster Farms has always been committed to providing consumers with the highest-quality, best-tasting poultry products available. Our commitment to excellence, honesty, quality, service, and our valued TEAM Members will shine through in everything we do.

Foster Farms is always looking for talented individuals to join the Foster Farms TEAM. We offer the experience of a large organization, but operate like a family business. More than half of our job openings are filled by internal promotion, and we encourage TEAM Members to gain a variety of experiences across different functional groups.

Job Description

Pay Range: $22.00 - $25.80

The Human Resources (HR) Assistant is responsible for the administrative support of day-to-day human resource operations. The HR Assistant is responsible for completing administrative paperwork regarding new hires, termination, benefits, and other workplace programs. The HR Assistant supports the administrative office in performing routine clerical, and administrative work in answering telephones, providing team member assistance, data processing, and record-keeping. Other duties and responsibilities include:

• Receives incoming calls and answers questions in person and by telephone; responds to inquiries from team members and management team. 
• Performs a wide range of duties relative to the maintenance and processing of personnel records and reports.
  • Performs HRIS data entry and personnel file maintenance including practice management software and other employee databases.
• Assists employee and supervisors with basic interpretation of HR policies and procedures.
• Assist with recruiting and new-employee orientations.
• Maintains high standards of confidentiality of all employee records and information.
  • Maintains confidential personnel files and personnel actions.
• Provides clerical and operational support to other administrative staff.
• Maintains office supply inventory and maintains clean and safe environment.
• Assisting with ongoing projects, anniversaries, special events, and planning as needed.
• May assist with preparation of human resources reports, such as attendance, new hire, and turnover reports.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

2+ years related recruiting experience preferably in a manufacturing environment.

An HR background combined with work experience in screening, interviewing and assessing candidates.

High level of planning and organizational skills.

People oriented and results driven.

Demonstrable experience with Human Resources metrics.

Excellent active listening, negotiation and presentation skills.

Competence to build and effectively manage interpersonal relationships at all levels of the company.

 Excellent written and verbal communication skills

 Proficient use of PC (Excel, Word)

Demonstrated drive and ability to work with minimal direction and supervision.

Ability to multi-task to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Must be able to occasionally work varied shifts/weekends and travel to assist at other facilities.

Bilingual English/Spanish preferred but not required.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Foster Farms is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities, Females, Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Foster Farms participates in E-Verify during the hire process at all locations for all new TEAM Members.