What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resources Assistant position at United States Seafoods LLC?
Description
United States Seafoods is a Commercial Fishing Company that manages six fishing and processing boats operating in Alaska. The vessels fish from January to November, and the company operates year-round with its office located in Seattle off Lake Union. We are looking to hire an energetic Human Resources Assistant to join our HR team in Seattle, supporting our vessels in Alaska. This is a hybrid position with a weekly office - remote structure.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Provides general office and vessel support in a variety of clerical activities and related tasks. An HR Assistant will be presented with learning opportunities and challenges that will keep every day interesting.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
Due to the nature of fishing, this is not your typical office job, everyone is expected to help with a variety of ever changings tasks and projects so that the crews and boats can succeed at sea. This list is not intended to detail all aspects of the assigned work but is representative of the job's overall responsibilities.
• Responsible for providing clerical, administrative & payroll support
• Answer the phones & help direct calls & answer questions as needed
• Assist with crew rotations, arranging flights, contracting, onboarding paperwork
• Answer a wide range of crew requests & questions
• Help Implement initiatives to improve crew retention
• Help develop & implement crew culture & morale initiatives
• Occasional evening & weekend support
• Other duties as assigned
Requirements
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, work well independently, prioritize duties & follow through tasks to completion
• Must be able to handle confidential matters, understanding the various employment laws & regulations
• Should have experience with Microsoft office products including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Publisher
• Must be able to handle competing priorities & deadlines effectively & respond well to last minute, high priority, & time sensitive projects
• Must be able to handle the pressure of constant interruptions
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
• High School Diploma or GED certificate is required
• Minimum two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience in an administrative role
Preferred skills but not required --
• Industrial or manufacturing background is preferred. Experience in the marine or fishing industry is a plus
• Experience with Paylocity
• Experience with QuickBooks
• Experience with Microsoft Suite
The Ideal Candidate for this Position -
• Is a People Person
• Is a Creative Problem Solver
• Is Able to Communicates Clearly
• Is Organized, Proactive, and Team- Oriented
• Is Flexible in Changing Working Environments
This is a full-time position with health care benefits, 401K, and opportunities for advancement.
