HR. Coordinator

Performance Food Group (New); Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Performance Food Group is seeking an HR Assistant to support recruitment, records management, and payroll coordination in our Jackson, Mississippi operations.

You will assist with background checks, AA/EEO reporting, and benefits administration, helping ensure accurate personnel files and timely processing of changes.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience.
• Human resources or related area.
• Preferred experience: 1–2 years; required: 6–12 months.

Responsibilities

• Assist with recruitment processes, background checks, and job postings.
• Maintain personnel records and payroll data.
• Process personnel changes, including pay rates, job titles and leave tracking.
• Support safety programs, tuition assistance, and employee relations projects.

Skills

HR basics

Data entry

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Company Description:

Performance Foodservice, PFG's broadline distributor, maintains a unique relationship with a variety of local customers, including independent restaurants and hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. A team of sales reps, chefs, consultants, and other experts builds close relationships with customers – providing advice on improving operations, menu development, product selection, and operational strategies. The Performance team delivers delicious food but also goes above and beyond to help independent restaurant owners achieve their dreams.

Job Description:

Assists with recruitment process; may prepare position requisitions, coordinate employment advertising and conduct employment background checks. Maintains applicant flow data for Affirmaative Action (AA) / Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) purposes. Conducts new hire orientations to ensure all required forms are completed (e.g., W-4, state tax forms, Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA) I-9 forms, etc.) and forward or file as needed. Assists employees with preparation and submission of all personnel-related forms on an as needed basis. Maintains all personnel records. Ensures original records are forwarded filed as needed. Verifies payroll information and communicates changes. Maintains accurate record of employees' time, including sick/vacation days and personal holidays. Submits all personnel changes utilizing personnel action forms, including notifications regarding changes in pay rates, job titles and account codes/locations as well as payment of bonuses/incentives and tracking of employees on leaves of absence. May assist with the administration of workers compensation functions to ensure all appropriate forms have been completed, including preparation of injury reports and Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) / regulatory logs as well as maintaining records on lost time and modified duty time for injured employees. May also assist with safety functions, such as coordinating drug testing and working with clinics, attending all safety calls and preparing any monthly safety materials, etc. May assist with the administration of such programs as the tuition assistance and Employee Assistance Program (EAP), along with employee relations projects such as company social events and charitable campaigns, etc. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits:

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Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience
• Human resources, business or related area
• Required Experience: 6-12 months
• Please specify: Human Resources or related area

Preferred qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience
• If other, please specify: Human resources, business or related area
• Required Experience: 1-2 years
• Please specify: Human Resources or related area

EEO Statement:

Performance Food Group and/or its subsidiaries (individually or collectively, the "Company") provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations. Please click on the following links to review: (1) our EEO Policy; (2) the "EEO is the Law" poster and supplement; and (3) the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.