HR/Office Assistant - PEDERSON POINT (HRAST- PPT)

JOB DESCRIPTION

OVERVIEW

The Human Resource/Office Assistant will perform administrative tasks and services to support effective and efficient operations of the organization’s human resource department and office. A successful HR/Office Assistant models professional and ethical behavior and upholds company policies. Assists the HR Manager in onboarding and orienting employees. Assists in timekeeping and payroll processing functions. This is a seasonal position working approximately mid/late May - August. Due to the seasonal nature of our industry, the HR Assistant works approximately 12 hours per day, seven days per week during peak production seasons approximately. This position is hourly and reports to the HR Manager.

Only people that upload or submit their resume will be considered.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides clerical support to the HR department and office.
• May assist assigning bunkhouse rooms.
• May drive van to transport employees.
• May assist with payroll functions including processing, answering employee questions, fixing processing errors, and distributing checks.
• Assists in orienting new and returning employees and trains them on company policies and practices.
• Assists in paper and electronic HRIS onboarding for employees, consistent with company policies and regulations.
• Creates and maintains paper personnel files, electronic HRIS and payroll data, and related HR documentation.
• Assist staff in using electronic time clock system, process standard payroll and issues off-cycle paychecks as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

NPSI offers a generous employer matching 401(k) retirement plan and you are eligible to participate on day one! We also offer affordable, traditional health insurance benefits that include medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage.

QUALIFICATIONS

Qualified applicants must be or have:

• Authorized to work in the U.S.
• Prior office experience with a general understanding of HR and payroll regulations; company is willing to provide in-house training in these areas.
• Experience using MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) skills.
• Ability to work 12 hours per day, seven days per week, with additional hours during peak seasons.
• Ability to work well independently and with others.
• High degree of integrity and ethics. Proven track record of upholding company policies, enforcing them fairly and consistently, and safeguarding confidential information.
• Ability to maintain professional composure in high stress work environment.
• Consistent and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position.
• Willingness to work in an office setting in a seafood processing plant.
• Valid driver license to be able to drive the company van.
• Seafood production experience preferred.
• Must be bilingual - English and Spanish, with strong verbal and written communication skills in Spanish

Payroll Information

Pay periods are biweekly. Our workday is defined as the calendar day, and our work week runs from Monday through Sunday. Employees are paid on the Friday following the end of the biweekly pay period. We encourage employees to sign up for direct deposit but you may elect to receive paper checks instead.

Equal Employment Opportunity

1. is NPSI’s policy to comply with federal, state, and local law prohibiting unlawful discrimination. NPSI does not and will not permit discrimination (including harassment) in recruitment, hiring, or other employment actions and decisions based on an employee or applicant being a member of a protected class, which includes, but is not limited to, race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability and genetic information (including family medical history), or other statuses protected by state and local law. It is NPSI’s policy to provide legal and fair treatment to all employees regarding recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, wages, hours, benefits, working conditions, training, and availability of advancement opportunities.

At-Will Employment

NPSI is an “at-will” employer, meaning that the employee or NPSI may terminate employment at any time, with or without notice, and with or without cause. No one at NPSI is authorized to guarantee employment for a certain time period or otherwise alter the at-will nature of employment with NPSI. The language that appears in this job posting is not intended to create and does not create, nor is it intended to constitute and does not constitute a contract between NPSI and any employee. No manager, employee, or representative of NPSI, except the President or CEO, has the authority to enter into any contract guaranteeing employment for any specific term, and no such contract shall be deemed binding unless it is in writing and signed by the President or CEO.

Accommodation Requests

NPSI provides reasonable accommodations to applicants during the application process to ensure equal access to all available positions. To request an accommodation, please call NPSI’s Vice President of Human Resources at (206) 726-9900.

Position is open until filled. Not all applicants will be contacted for additional screening.