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Form of workLasko Products, an industry leader in providing and manufacturing home environment products for over 100 years, is looking to add a Bilingual HR Assistant to our location facility in Ft. Worth, TX. This will be an onsite role.
The role of the HR Assistant will be responsible for handling a variety of personnel related administrative tasks and will provide clerical support to the HR department and employees regarding human resources related activities, policies, processes, and procedures.
Main responsibilities of this role will include:
- Participating in recruitment efforts
- Organizing resumes and job applications
- Scheduling job interviews and assisting in interview process
- Ensuring background and reference check are completed
- Orienting new employees to the organization
- Processing weekly and biweekly payroll
General HR Administration/Maintenance
- Maintain current HR files and databases
- Maintaining employee records
- Performing file audits to ensure that all required employee documentation is collected and maintained
- Performs department administrative function including; scanning and uploading of sensitive documentation into employee files, demonstrating a keen attention to detail
- Prepares temporary staffing hours worked on excel worksheet weekly
- Maintain strict confidentiality
- Performs other related duties and projects as assigned
- Assists and coordinate pre-hire folders, new employee onboarding, meetings, and other plant events
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Two to five years of professional experience as an HR Assistant, preferably in a Manufacturing/Production environment
- Advanced ability in the use of Microsoft Office; especially Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Human Resources
- Knowledgeable in effective communication tools and strategies
Knowledge, Sills, and Abilities:
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information and maintains the appearance of confidentiality
- Proficient knowledge of Word, Power Point and Excel
- Advanced ability communicating verbally and in writing
- Ability to process several HR documents with precision
- Knowledge of HR task, laws, terms and programs
- Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high pressure environment
- Experience working in a team oriented, collaborative environment
- This is a full-time position. This position may require occasional work on evenings and weekends.
- Bilingual (Spanish) highly desirable
About the Company
Lasko Metal Products was founded in 1906 by Henry Lasko in Philadelphia. Lasko designs, manufactures, assembles, and distributes portable fans, heaters, and humidifiers for the consumer market (Lasko brand), air purifiers (Germ Guardian brand), ventilation products such as range hoods and bathroom exhaust fans to the construction industry (Air King brand) and water damage restoration products such as air scrubbers and dehumidifiers (B-Air brand). Lasko’s products are sold in North America, South America, the Caribbean, and Asia. The company is recognized as the leader in the portable fan and portable heating categories and proudly operates American manufacturing, assembly, and distribution facilities across the US. Lasko’s leading market share in fans and heaters is 2X – 4X larger than the #2 brand. Lasko’s domestic production capabilities uniquely position Lasko to serve its customers.
Lasko’s Mission is to improve everyday life with trusted products which create a healthier and more comfortable environment. The company’s success is based on 5 Core Values:
- Be Bold:
- Challenge the status quo
- Courageously pursue the impossible
- Reject mediocrity
- Be Together
- Work together for success
- Drive trust and candor with each other
- Prioritize "We" before "I"
- Be A Leader
- Lead with personal conviction
- Inspire each other to deliver high- quality results
- Leverage resilience and agility to drive excellence
- Be Accountable
- Consistently deliver to our customers
- Embrace commitments as a contract
- Take pride in our actions
- Be The Change
- Demonstrate a passion to win
- Make a difference at work in our communities
- Step forward and take initiative
The Lasko family owned and operated Lasko Products until November 2016, when private investment firms Comvest Partners and JW Levin Management Partners (“JWLMP”) acquired the business. Comvest Partners and JWLMP are committed to growing the business with investments in growth and productivity.
Geographic Reach
Based in the greater Philadelphia, PA area, Lasko Products operates in locations throughout the US and Canada. The company’s Tennessee, Texas, and Pennsylvania manufacturing facilities produce both indoor and outdoor fans and heaters. The company also sources select products internationally from China, Taiwan, Vietnam, Malaysia, and India. Lasko operates distribution centers in all manufacturing locations plus Nevada and Ohio.
Diversity & Inclusion
Comvest and its portfolio companies recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote regardless of race/national origin, gender/gender identification, sexual orientation, age, disability status, veteran status, religious affiliation, and other protected status. We have a clear vision to be the place where diverse talent wants to come, stay, and do their best work. We know our companies run on the hard work and dedication of our passionate and smart employees. We believe that diversity within an organization creates long-term value for the organization itself and its constituents. Comvest and its portfolio companies are high performing organizations that seeks to hire hard-working and dedicated high performers. While Comvest and its portfolio companies always strive to look at a diverse pool of candidates, we will always choose the most qualified candidate for the job being recruited for, in order to strive for success for both the employee and the firm.
