Human Resources Assistant

Best known for Little Debbie® snack cakes, America's leading snack cake brand, Sunbelt Bakery® Granola products, and Drake's Cakes®, McKee Foods Corporation is seeking a Human Resources Assistantto join the CorporateHuman Resources Department. This is an exciting opportunity to work for a company that is committed to providing consumers with quality products at an excellent value. McKee Foods Corporation, a privately-held, family-owned bakery, has been in business since 1934. We have a long history of innovation and treating employees with respect, and a deeply held belief in the importance of doing business with integrity.
Pay
$18.48 - $23.86 / hour, depending on qualifications and experience.
Schedule
Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (other hours as needed)
Job Summary
We are looking for an HR Assistant to handle a variety of administrative duties in the Corporate Human Resources Department. The HR Assistant will perform advanced, diversified secretarial/administrative duties. Duties will include composing and initiating routine correspondence, and resolving routine and some complex inquiries. They will assist the Corporate HR Business Partners in all aspects of HR Services for the business units they support, which includes, but is not limited to:

• Answering phone calls and responding to emails inside and outside of the company
• Answering employee and applicant HR related questions
• Coordinating interviews, communicating with candidates and creating interview packets
• Making travel arrangements for the Corporate HR manager, HR Business Partners and/or visitors
• Maintaining the schedules for the Corporate HR Manager and 3 HR Business Partners
• Entering various information in Workday (HR Information System)
• Extracting information from HR information systems through inquiries and running reports
• Attending various meetings and taking notes (preferably on laptop), often on serious and highly confidential matters
• Initiating background checks for new hires
• Processing new hire paperwork and completing I9 verifications
• Scheduling drug screens, post-offer medical evaluations and orientation
• Creating check requests
• Assisting with the relocation process for new hires and existing employees
• Coordinating lunch for tours and other events
• Providing support to HR Shared Services which may include:
  • Approving internal job applications
  • Providing employment verifications
  • Providing new hire announcement information
• Other duties as assigned

• 1-2 years of college (>31 semester hours) with 1 year of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience (2 years of experience = 1 year of education)
• Ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently, including effective follow-up and prioritization
• Accuracy with strong attention to detail
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• Ability to type a minimum of 35 words per minute
• Excellent communication skills and strong customer service focus
• Excellent writing skills, business grammar, spelling, and punctuation, with the ability to proofread and edit
• Interpersonal skills that promote teamwork, cooperation, and relationship building
• Ability to work effectively and productively with minimal supervision and high level of initiative
• Proven ability to apply independent judgment and complex problem solving skills
• Ability to work under pressure with frequent interruptions while maintaining a professional attitude
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Outlook (searching, calendar functions, etc.)
• Ability to organize office processes, business information, and schedules

• Associate's degree in Business Management, Human Resources or related field
• Experience with Workday or other HR Systems
• Ability to type a minimum of 50 words per minute
• Familiarity with process improvement techniques such as Lean

• Competitive pay scale
• 401(k) with matching contributions
• Health insurance, including prescription drug plan
• Dental insurance
• Vision care plan
• Life insurance
• Paid time off (for vacation, holidays, sick time, personal time, etc.)
• Direct deposit payroll
• Credit Union
• Shift differential pay
• Exercise and recreation facility
• Profit-sharing program
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance (Premiums Paid by the Company)