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 seasonal bilingual Punjabi - English Human Resources Assistant I to provide human resources administrative support functions which may include recruiting, employee scheduling, training, timecard auditing, attendance tracking, and employee records within a unionized facility. This role will be responsible for communicating basic information to employees according to human resources programs and policies at our TomaTek plant in Firebaugh, CA. This is a seasonal position supporting our fresh pack season, typically June – October.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Responds to routine inquiries about HR and Payroll matters and directs employees to appropriate program information/resources.
• Compiles information, prepares and processes a wide variety of personnel action forms containing confidential and sensitive information.
• Assists with recruitment efforts with high volume recruitment including processing applications, onboarding and new hire orientations.
• May have one or more focus areas within HR functions.
• Maintains attendance records and tracks employment records.

Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent; advanced coursework preferred; or any equivalent combination of training and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the key responsibilities of the position.
• 2 years of general office experience, preferably in an HR manufacturing operation.
• Proficient in use of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Excel, and Power Point; proficient in use of HRIS, time and attendance, and scheduling applications; human resources and workforce scheduling experience preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; bilingual English/Punjabi required.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test, background check including employment and educational verification, credit screen, and to work extended schedule and weekends during the fresh pack season, typically July to early October.

Compensation:

The wage range is $17.19 - $21.49, based on experience and qualifications.

Benefits:

• Eligible for paid sick leave

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.