Responsibilities:

• Recruit and hire hourly employees for the leaf processing plant, office, and storages.
• Coordinate and manage hourly employee orientations and training and maintain records.
• Oversee HR Administrative personnel activities and productivity.
• Assist and coordinate the call-in and layoff activities for seasonal employees.
• Assist the HR Manager with staff recruiting on-boarding and benefits as needed.
• Ensure information is accurately entered and maintained in the HRIS.
• Assist with time and attendance system and support the payroll processing.
• Assist in the administration and consistent application of the collective bargaining agreement, including investigation and response to grievances.
• Ensure employment records are maintained on all employees and provide local and corporate management with reports as required.
• Administer hourly benefit plans and assist with staff benefits in preparing and communicating information to employees.
• Assist with annual open enrollment process.
• Strong Excel background for HRIS data accuracy
• Coordinate Leave of Absence programs and ensures compliance with state and federal laws.
• Assist with the day-to-day safety activities for the facilities.
• Assist the HR Manager in ensuring compliance with all Company employment policies as well state and federal employment laws.
• Maintain employee confidence by keeping compensation and benefits information confidential.
• Participate and assist in special projects with the HR Manager.
• Supervise 1-2 employees

Requirements:

• Strong overall knowledge of HR roles and functions
• Good knowledge of Company time and attendance and payroll systems
• Strong computer skills (word, excel, Microsoft, etc.)
• Bachelors or associate degree in HR Management, Business, or related field
• 5 years’ experience in HR and Payroll operations
• 1-3 years in a supervisory role
• Union Experience is highly desirable
• Good overall knowledge of state and federal employment laws