Ajinomoto Foods is hiring: Human Resources Coordinator in Portland

Overview

Ajinomoto Foods North America is a leading frozen foods company, committed to providing nutritious and delicious meals globally. With a rich history of diverse ethnic brands, our brands have become household favorites across America. We are dedicated to contributing to a healthier lifestyle through nutritious and balanced Umami foods. With a commitment to excellence and innovation, all our products are cooked with our customers in mind, providing healthy and delicious meals for all.

Position: HR Coordinator

Schedule: Monday - Friday, typical business hours

Starting pay: $27.00/hr

If you choose to work with us, you will be an integral part of a team with a rich and diverse culture that learns, grows, and succeeds together. You will also have access to some amazing benefits such as:

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance on DAY ONE
• Company paid STD, LTD, and Life Insurance on DAY ONE
• 80 hours of vacation and 40 hours of sick time per fiscal year
• 401(k) Retirement Savings plan that includes company’s matching contributions up to 4.5%
• Wellness reimbursement towards gym membership and/or exercise equipment
• Referral bonuses totaling $750 when an employee refers someone to work with our company
• Quarterly product sales to employees

Position Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform data entry in HRIS system to ensure accurate records and payroll processing
• Verify all attendance, hours worked and pay adjustments
• Review timecard discrepancies and alert department managers
• Ensure accurate records by entering wage changes, shift or position changes, terminations, job classifications, employment status, etc. into HRIS
• Assemble requested information and respond to wage assignment deduction requests (e.g., garnishments) to appropriate agencies
• Maintain employee personnel files in line with company policies and government regulations
• Initiate add/change/drop actions with appropriate benefit carriers based on employee enrollment forms, change forms or terminations
• Distribute weekly paychecks to department managers for all hourly employees
• Report employee accrual and occurrence records
• Initiate warning letters for violation of the company attendance policy
• Assist the HR Generalist with employee and temporary worker orientation and paperwork
• Assist with planning and administering employee relations activities and programs
• Conduct retention-based activities that increase employee experiences and reduce turnover
• Answer routine inquiries on benefits, payroll, HR policies and procedures
• Distribute plant-wide postings and communications through plant channels (bulletin boards and TVs)
• Greet and direct workers, visitors, contractors, etc. to appropriate department contacts
• Provide and maintain visitor documents in accordance with plant security requirements
• All other duties as assigned

Position Qualifications

• Experience with data entry and HRIS systems required
• 1–2 years of Human Resources experience strongly preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Management or relevant field OR a High School diploma with one year of HR experience
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong organizational abilities and attention to detail
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to maintain high standards of confidentiality of all employee records and information
• Team player who is willing to collaborate with other departments as needed
• Solid multi-tasking skills to switch between tasks while keeping work moving forward
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