HR & Office Administrator

About Nanak Foods:

From modest beginnings, PMF Brands (Nanak Foods) is now North America’s largest processor of traditional dairy-based South Asian foods. Established in 1997, Nanak Foods specializes in the manufacturing of paneer cheese, ghee (clarified butter), yogurt and various dairy-based appetizers and desserts. Nanak Foods manufacturing facilities are CFIA, FDA and EU approved and have Safe Quality Food (SQF) level 3 certification ensuring continual monitoring for quality, safety and legality.

Purpose of the Job:

To provide hands-on human resources and office administration support to the management team at Nanak Foods’ Bellingham manufacturing facility.

The HR & Office Administrator will support day-to-day HR operations including recruitment, onboarding, employee records, payroll and benefits administration, employee relations, compliance and general office coordination. This role requires a high level of professionalism, confidentiality, organization and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

Human Resources

• Coordinate full-cycle recruitment, including posting job advertisements, screening resumes, scheduling interviews and conducting reference checks
  
• Prepare employment offers, contracts, new hire documentation and onboarding packages
  
• Facilitate new employee orientation and onboarding
  
• Maintain accurate employee files and HRIS records
  
• Track employee attendance, vacation, leaves of absence and overtime
  
• Assist with payroll preparation by ensuring employee information is accurate and submitted on time
  
• Administer employee benefits, enrollments and changes
  
• Prepare employment verification letters and other HR correspondence
  
• Support performance management, training and employee engagement initiatives
  
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation, company policies and health and safety requirements
  
• Assist with investigations, disciplinary documentation and employee relations matters as required
  
• Generate HR reports and maintain confidential HR records
  

Administration

• Manage office supplies and coordinate purchasing of administrative materials
  
• Answer telephone calls, greet visitors and provide administrative support to management
  
• Coordinate meetings, training sessions and company events
  
• Maintain company records, filing systems and document control
  
• Coordinate employee uniforms, PPE, security access cards and company equipment
  
• Liaise with vendors and service providers for office-related requirements
  
• Support travel arrangements and meeting logistics when required
  
• Perform other administrative duties as assigned
  

Requirements

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Diploma or bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field
  
• Minimum 2–3 years of HR and administrative experience
  
• Knowledge of employment standards and workplace legislation
  
• Experience working with HRIS and payroll systems
  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
  
• Strong organizational and time management skills
  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  
• High level of confidentiality and professionalism
  
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
  
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
  
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
  
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
  
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
  

Desired Skills and Experience

• Previous HR or administrative experience in a manufacturing or food production environment
  
• Experience with ADP or similar HRIS/payroll systems
  
• Experience with time and attendance systems
  
• Experience coordinating recruitment for hourly production and skilled trades positions
  
• Familiarity with workplace health and safety practices
  
• Experience supporting employee relations, investigations and disciplinary documentation
  
• Experience supporting payroll preparation and benefits administration
  
• HR certification or working toward certification is considered an asset
  

Working Environment:

This position is based at Nanak Foods’ manufacturing facility in Bellingham, Washington and supports employees and management within a fast-paced food production environment.

The successful candidate should be comfortable working closely with plant leadership, employees and operational teams while managing confidential HR information and administrative responsibilities.

Job Type:

Full-time

Salary:

$23.00 - $28.00 per hour DOE

About destinationone Consulting

destinationone Consulting is a North America–based strategic recruitment, executive search, and HR advisory firm serving purpose-led organizations across high-impact industries. Our sector expertise spans CleanTech, Education and EdTech, Health and Med Tech, Healthcare and Wellness, Government (Municipal, State, and Federal), Non Profit, Sustainability and other public sector domains.

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