HR Assistant II — Payroll, Onboarding & HR Support

Foster Farms; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Foster Farms is seeking an HR Assistant II to provide intermediate administrative support to the Human Resources team. You will handle payroll-related tasks, LOA records, onboarding for hourly staff, and respond to employee inquiries.

This role requires strong organizational skills, confidentiality, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. The position is Full Time with a Swing Shift, offering opportunities to contribute to HR reporting, employee relations, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) years of HR, payroll, administrative, or related office experience preferred.
• Experience supporting recruiting, onboarding, payroll, employee records, or leave administration preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook) and capable of handling confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Perform weekly payroll-related activities including various pay types.
• Create, maintain, and track LOA records with timely follow-up.
• Assist with recruiting and onboarding for entry-level/hourly roles; post jobs, screen, schedule interviews, background checks, and new hire paperwork.
• Serve as a primary contact for employees on employment, benefits, payroll, attendance, and leave inquiries.
• Review HR documentation for accuracy before submission to Central HR.
• Generate and maintain HR reports and workforce metrics.
• Assist HR Business Partners with employee relations matters and investigations while maintaining confidentiality.
• Prepare employment-related correspondence and coordinate forms and documentation.
• Support employee engagement activities and company events as needed.
• Provide backup for HR team and assist with special projects.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Microsoft Office

Bilingual English/Spanish

HRIS experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's or Bachelor's in HR/Business

Tools

UKG

Lawson

PeopleSoft

Job description

Foster Farms is seeking an HR Assistant II to provide intermediate administrative support to the Human Resources team. You will handle payroll-related tasks, LOA records, onboarding for hourly staff, and respond to employee inquiries.

This role requires strong organizational skills, confidentiality, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. The position is Full Time with a Swing Shift, offering opportunities to contribute to HR reporting, employee relations, and