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HR Assistant

Mackenthun's FIne Foods
Waconia, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 1/29/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/29/2025

Job Type

Full-time

Description

About Mackenthun's Fine Foods

Mackenthun's Fine Foods has been a family owned and operated business since 1917. The Mackenthun's Experience is a celebration that strives to enrich and support our local communities, delivering a consistent experience across all channels while empowering and engaging employees.

Our Values :

  • Build Relationships
  • Provide Fair and Honest Treatment
  • Create Memorable Moments
  • Encourage Health and Wellness with Indulgence

Job Summary

The Human Resources Assistant provides key administrative support to the HR department, focusing primarily on payroll, benefits administration, and other HR-related tasks. This role ensures efficient HR operations by assisting with payroll processing, maintaining employee records, supporting benefits programs, and contributing to employee communications.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll & Benefits Support :

  • Assist the Payroll & Benefits Manager in the accurate preparation and processing of payroll, including gathering timesheets, verifying attendance records, and ensuring accurate payroll entries.
  • Assist in verification and management of employee paid time off for ongoing accuracy.
  • Maintain and update employee benefits records, including new hire benefits enrollment, changes, and terminations.
  • Help prepare and distribute payroll reports, ensuring all data is accurate before payroll submission.
  • Assist with the administration of employee benefit plans (health, dental, vision, 401(k), etc.), including communicating enrollment processes, assisting with annual open enrollment, and tracking benefit claims.
  • Support the preparation of required payroll and benefits-related documentation and reporting for compliance purposes (e.g., W-2, ACA reporting).
  • Ensure employee records related to payroll and benefits are properly maintained, confidential, and compliant with relevant regulations.
  • Administrative and HR Support :

  • Maintain and update employee records in the HRIS, ensuring accuracy and up-to-date information, and assist employees with questions and navigating the system.
  • Provide general administrative support to the Payroll & Benefits Manager, including preparing reports, assisting with payroll audits, and maintaining departmental records.
  • Coordinate and track employee benefits communication, ensuring that all employees are informed about benefits options, changes, and deadlines.
  • Assist with the organization and scheduling of payroll-related meetings and trainings, and ensure all required documentation is prepared.
  • Respond to basic payroll and benefits inquiries from employees, directing more complex questions to the Payroll & Benefits Manager as needed.
  • Employee Experience and Engagement Support (Optional) :

  • Support other HR team members with general employee engagement and retention activities as needed (e.g., assisting with organizing employee events or surveys).
  • Assist in maintaining employee communications, including contributing to the company's bi-weekly newsletter or internal emails.
  • Requirements

  • Associate's Degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field preferred.
  • 1-2 years of experience in an HR or administrative support role, preferably in payroll or benefits administration.
  • Skills & Competencies

  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with professionalism.
  • Proficiency in HRIS, Google Suite, and other HR-related software.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a positive, service-oriented attitude.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize workloads to ensure deadlines are met.
  • Strong customer service skills to assist employees with HR-related questions and concerns, ensuring a positive employee experience.
  • Strong attention to detail when handling employee data, processing payroll, and updating employee records to ensure accuracy and compliance with policies.
  • Critical thinking skills to analyze HR processes and suggest improvements for greater efficiency.
  • Basic understanding of employment laws, regulations, and HR best practices, including confidentiality requirements, labor laws, and company policies.
  • Open to learning new HR processes, systems, and technologies as the company grows and evolves.
  • Proactive approach to taking on new tasks and responsibilities without requiring constant supervision.
  • Benefits Summary

    Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, Employer Paid Life Insurance, Long Term & Short Term Disability, Hospital, Critical Illness, Accident, Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays and Safe & Sick Time. Shift differentials for working Sundays & Holidays. All our employees also receive a 10% discount at all locations.

    Salary Description

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