Site Human Resources Specialist

The Neil Jones Food Company is an industry leader, processing superior quality fresh-packed, vine-ripened California tomatoes and Pacific Northwest fruit. Headquartered in Vancouver, Washington, NJFC has been providing our nation’s discerning foodservice, retail, industrial and institutional customers with the finest quality canned and pouched products for over 50 years. NJFC operates three production facilities: Northwest Packing in Vancouver, WA.; San Benito Foods, in Hollister, CA; and Toma-Tek in Firebaugh, CA.

We are looking for a Human Resources Specialist to assist in administering Human Resources policies and procedures for the plant. This role will be responsible for collecting and maintaining HR data related to compensation, benefits, training, recruitment, etc. to help make recommendations for improvement. Administers payroll and scheduling. Assists and participate in the full-cycle recruiting for our food manufacturing plant. Works closely in a collaborative approach with hiring managers across plant to fully understand department’s needs. Supports training and other HR processes according to established procedures at our Northwest Packing plant in Vancouver, WA.

For additional information, please see our “About Us” video, Our Story - Neil Jones Food Company

Key Responsibilities:

• Uses HRIS, payroll and other information systems; checks and audits timekeeping records for compliance with established standards.
• Audits and performs employee timekeeping edits, corrections, and transfers timely to assure uploads from timekeeping into payroll are accurate.
• Coordinates with centralized HRIS/payroll department to process plant payroll and benefit programs; may enter hourly time records and set up employees in the HRIS/payroll system.
• Answers employee questions and provides information and assistance regarding issues regarding collective bargaining agreement, work hours and schedules, benefits, vacation, payroll, and other programs.
• Reviews the completion and accuracy of HR site and Payroll Operations department data entry, including Personnel Action Forms, deduction data, various reports, and other documents or transactions per established department guidelines, procedures, processes, and HR Policies

Requirements:

• 3 years’ Human Resources work experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• At least 1-year experience using HRIS and payroll systems; experience with collective bargaining agreements preferred.
• Knowledge of integrated payroll and timekeeping systems; ADP experience strongly preferred (Workforce Now, E-TIME).
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; English/Spanish bilingual preferred.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test, background check including employment and educational verification, and credit screen, and to work extended schedule and weekends during the fresh pack season, typically July to early November.

Compensation:

The wage range is $21.50 - $24, based on experience and qualifications.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision coverage
• 401(k) match with Traditional & Roth options available
• Company paid Life and AD&D insurance
• 10 paid vacation days, 9 paid holidays, and separate sick time
• Employee Assistance Program
• Numerous other voluntary insurance products available
• Convenient location, 2 miles west of downtown Vancouver
• Free parking

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)

The Neil Jones Food Company participates in E-Verify

E-Verify Participation

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We are an Equal Opportunity and Fair Chance Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, citizenship status, genetic information, military or veteran status, and other protected status under applicable law. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.