Human Resources Assistant

Leprino • Allendale, MI

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Leprino Foods is seeking a Human Resources Assistant to join the plant team at its 300-person manufacturing facility in Allendale, Michigan. The role supports the facility’s staffing and day-to-day human resources needs, helping the organization advance food quality, safety, and production efficiencies. Starting compensation typically ranges from $23 to $27 per hour, based on background and experience. The schedule is primarily daytime, Monday through Friday, but the employee must be willing and able to adjust hours—including evenings, weekends, and holidays—as business needs require at this 24/7 facility.

The position coordinates recruiting, pre-employment processes, and new-hire orientation; maintains HR systems and employee records; tracks attendance, training, and compliance documentation; and supports employee relations, communications, events, benefits administration, uniform management, and general HR services.

Leprino Foods describes itself as a family-owned global producer of mozzarella, lactose, and whey protein, with nearly 5,000 employees across 16 global locations. The company emphasizes inclusion, employee contributions, and shared success.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Organizational Development, or a similar program, or five years of work experience in a fast-paced office setting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite programs.
• Flexibility to support a 24/7 operation, including evenings, weekends, and/or holidays as business needs require.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with UKG or other manufacturing software systems.
• Prior experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to relocate with geographic flexibility if needed.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate recruiting steps, pre-employment processes, and new-hire orientation to support staffing needs.
• Maintain HR systems and records, including HRIS (SAP/UKG), personnel files, and application-tracking updates.
• Accurately track and report employee attendance, training, and compliance documentation.
• Assist with employee relations and communications.
• Support plant-wide events, including the company picnic and wellness programs.
• Provide day-to-day support for benefits administration, uniform management, and general HR services to employees.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries and bonuses.
• Life, medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Voluntary benefits.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Wellness incentives.
• Tuition assistance.
• Vacation.
• Ten paid holidays.
• Sick time.
• Paid parental leave.
• Annual merit increases.
• LFC Profit-Sharing and 401(k) plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level