HR Assistant

Red Gold LLC; Elwood (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A food processing company in Elwood, IN, is seeking an HR Coordinator to manage payroll processing, monitor employee attendance, and coordinate recruitment efforts. The ideal candidate should have 1-3 years of HR experience and proficiency in MS Office. This role involves assisting with safety programs and answering HR-related inquiries. A strong customer service orientation and excellent interpersonal skills are essential. Join us to contribute to a positive work environment in a growing organization.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years professional office experience.
• 1-3 years of experience processing payroll or human resources experience.
• Computer proficient - MS Office (especially Excel and Word).

Responsibilities

• Process weekly payroll and ensure accuracy of timekeeping records.
• Monitor, track, and report employee attendance in accordance with company policies.
• Support the administration and scheduling of employee performance reviews.
• Assist with safety program tasks, including documentation, reporting, and training coordination.
• Coordinate recruiting efforts by posting jobs, screening applicants, and scheduling interviews.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Customer Service Orientation

Ability to set and meet deadlines

Multi-task oriented

Education

1-3 years professional office experience

1-3 years of experience processing payroll or human resources

Computer proficient - MS Office (especially Excel and Word)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

IN-Elwood Plant
490 S 22nd St
Elwood, IN 46036, USA

Responsibilities

• Process weekly payroll and ensure accuracy of timekeeping records.
• Monitor, track, and report employee attendance in accordance with company policies.
• Support the administration and scheduling of employee performance reviews.
• Assist with safety program tasks, including documentation, reporting, and training coordination.
• Coordinate recruiting efforts by posting jobs, screening applicants, scheduling interviews, and supporting onboarding.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee files, records, and HR documentation.
• Serve as a resource for employees by responding to HR‑related questions and directing them to appropriate policies or contacts.
• Assist supervisors and managers with HR processes, paperwork, and policy compliance.
• Support general HR department operations and contribute to a positive and productive work environment.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience

• 1-3 years professional office experience
• 1-3 years of experience processing payroll or human resources experience
• Computer proficient - MS Office (especially Excel and Word)
• Computer savvy in various software applications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of payroll and payroll preparation
• Ability to set and meet deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Multi-task oriented
• Friendly ambassador
• Customer Service Orientation

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• To perform this job successfully, the physical demands listed are representative of those that must be met by an employee
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to handle and feel, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear
• Must be able to sit for extended time while attending to phones and visitors
• Must be able to handle frequent interruptions
• Steady noise from ringing telephones and foot traffic
• Ability to ambulate fingers to operate a telephone and computer
• Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds (usually mail)

Job Competencies

• Ethics/ Integrity/ Trust
• Attitude and Commitment
• Diversity
• Customer Service
• Company Engagement
• Quality

Other

• Responsible for monitoring, record keeping and taking appropriate actions for specific Food Safety Plan and Food Quality Plan and pre requisite program requirements.
• Responsible to report food safety and quality issues to management.

Licenses & Certifications

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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