HR Administrative Assistant/Translator (Must Speak Pashto)

GoodHeart Brand Foods; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialty food company in Vancouver seeks a Human Resources Administrative Assistant to provide administrative support and front desk coverage. The ideal candidate will handle HR requests, answer calls, maintain office supplies, and assist with employee communications. Bilingual skills in English and Pashto are essential. Strong organizational and communication skills are required. This role operates in a typical office setting with an inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• 1 year of related experience.
• Previous experience as an interpreter or translator.
• Previous success in office management preferred.
• Experience developing internal processes and filing systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Answer inbound calls and operate a multi-line phone system.
• Assist with written or verbal translation when needed.
• Greet visitors and provide information, as needed.
• Provide direct administrative support to the HR office.
• Help employees with basic HR requests.
• Maintain the filing system and contact database.
• Oversee and order office supplies.

Skills

Customer support

Excellent communication skills

Time-management skills

Bilingual (English/Pashto)

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

GoodHeart Brand Specialty Foods is seeking a Human Resources Administrative Assistant. The ideal candidate will have the ability to interact with employees at all levels, remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful, and efficient, with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality. This role is responsible for providing front desk coverage, administrative support, coordination, and office management.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Answer inbound calls and operate a multi-line phone system.
• Assist with written or verbal translation when needed.
• Greet visitors and provide information, as needed.
• Provide direct administrative support to the HR office, including email correspondence, the generation and distribution of memos, letters, spreadsheets, forms, and faxes.
• Assist with communications, office layout, and other standard operating procedures.
• Help employees with basic HR requests, such as creating their accounts, helping them with forms, and more.
• Maintain the filing system, contact database, employee list, and inventories.
• Oversee and order office supplies and preventive maintenance of office equipment.

Education and Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year of related experience.
• Previous experience as an interpreter or translator.
• Previous success in office management (Preferred).
• Experience developing internal processes and filing systems (Preferred).

Skills and Abilities:

• Customer support and receptionist duties.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong time-management skills and multitasking ability.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other relevant software.
• Must be bilingual (English/Pashto) and comfortable handling confidential information.

Working Environment and Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, and feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision; distance vision; peripheral vision; and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work environment is a typical office setting, with moderate noise levels and climate-controlled conditions.