Human Resources Assistant

Werner Gourmet Meat Snacks•Tillamook, OR

19d•$18 - $20

About The Position

PRIMARY PURPOSE The Human Resources Assistant provides administrative and clerical support to the Human Resources department. This role assists with daily HR operations, supports employee onboarding and recordkeeping, and serves as a point of contact for routine employee inquiries.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required
1–2 years of administrative or office support experience preferred
Basic knowledge of HR functions and employment practices is a plus
Strong organizational and time-management skills
High attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Compliance with the general company attendance standards is acceptable.
Compliance with the general company safety standards is required.
In addition, this position requires safe operation of heavy machinery.

Nice To Haves

Spanish/English bilingual proficiency preferred

Responsibilities

Assist with new hire onboarding, including preparing new hire packets, scheduling orientations, and completing required documentation
Maintain accurate and confidential employee personnel files
Enter and update employee information in HRIS and other tracking systems
Assist with benefits enrollment paperwork and respond to routine benefits questions
Support leave tracking and documentation under established procedures
Schedule interviews, meetings, orientations, and training sessions
Prepare standard HR documents such as offer letters, employment verifications, and internal communications
Assist with timekeeping and payroll data collection as needed
Respond to general employee inquiries by following HR policies and escalating issues when appropriate
Support HR compliance activities, audits, and reporting
Maintain confidentiality of sensitive employee and company information
Provide general administrative support to the HR department
Other duties as assigned.