2nd Shift Human Resources Assistant

The Neil Jones Food Company is an industry leader, processing superior quality fresh-packed, vine-ripened California tomatoes and Pacific Northwest fruit. Headquartered in Vancouver, Washington, NJFC has been providing our nation's discerning foodservice, retail, industrial and institutional customers with the finest quality canned and pouched products for over 50 years. NJFC operates three production facilities: Northwest Packing in Vancouver, WA.; San Benito Foods, in Hollister, CA; and Toma-Tek in Firebaugh, CA.

We are looking for a 2^nd^ Shift *Bilingual * Human Resource Assistant I to provide human resources administrative and clerical support to one or more areas of Human Resources at a unionized manufacturing facility. This is a 2^nd^ shift, 3:00 pm -- 11:30 pm, position.

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Key Responsibilities:

Communicates basic information to employees according to human resources programs and policies.
Compiles information, prepares and processes a wide variety of personnel action forms containing confidential and sensitive information
Responds to routine inquiries about HR programs and directs employees to appropriate program information.
Maintains accurate employee files and records in compliance with company policies.

Performs basic employee record keeping and screening activities; helps coordinate hourly hiring activities with line management; may enter employee information into HRIS systems and coordinates non-union hires with corporate payroll.

Requirements: * *

High School diploma or equivalent; Associate's 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.
2 years' general office experience; human resources and workforce scheduling experience preferred.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; bilingual English/Spanish required.
Proficient in use of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Excel, and Power Point.
Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test, background check including employment and educational verification, and credit screen, and work extended hours, weekends, and any shift assigned during the fresh pack season, typically July to early November.

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Compensation:

The wage range is $18.03 - $22.54, based on a candidate's experience and qualifications, along with a $.50 per hour 2^nd^ shift differential.

Benefits:

Medical, Dental, & Vision coverage
401(k) match with Traditional & Roth options available
Company paid Life and AD&D insurance
10 paid vacation days, 9 paid holidays, and separate sick time
Employee Assistance Program
Numerous other voluntary insurance products available
Convenient location, 2 miles west of downtown Vancouver

Free parking

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) {rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"}

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)