HR General Administration (Temporary)

Dole Food Company; Atwater (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Dole Packaged Foods in Atwater, California, is seeking a General Administration Clerk to support the Human Resources department with clerical, data entry, and customer service tasks. This role contributes to smooth HR operations and accurate recordkeeping.

Ideal candidates are bilingual in English and Spanish, with strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills, and familiarity with NovaTime time and attendance software. Excellent communication and organizational abilities are essential.

Qualifications

• Bilingual in English and Spanish (read/write); Punjabi is a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office with intermediate/advanced Excel.
• Working knowledge of NovaTime time and attendance software.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Well organized with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Answer and transfer phone calls; screen as needed.
• Retrieve information from records and prepare summaries.
• Respond to and resolve administrative inquiries.
• Enter data and maintain HRIS records and reports.
• Maintain office supplies and coordinate maintenance of office equipment.
• File and complete new hire records.
• Handle personnel records processing.

Skills

Bilingual English & Spanish

Excellent communication

Customer service

Organizational skills

Independent worker

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

NovaTime

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Purpose

Dole Packaged Foods is a purpose led organization that is a champion of accessible fruit nutrition and builds a brighter future for people through the goodness of fruit.

At Dole, our culture is uniquely driven by core Values. Our commitment to these Values transforms our work into a meaningful journey toward a brighter future together. Here, you'll be part of a respectful, inclusive culture that deeply values our colleagues, customers, and global communities. We strive for excellence, empowering each other to confidently overcome challenges, continuously learn, and achieve world-class results. Guided by unwavering integrity, our actions consistently reflect our commitment to always doing what's right, fostering lasting trust and strong relationships. Through a spirit of collaboration, we cultivate positivity, generosity, and genuine teamwork, enabling collective success toward our One Dole Purpose. Our innovative spirit leads directly to meaningful outcomes and business success.

The General Administration Clerk performs a variety of clerical, recordkeeping, and customer service tasks to assist with the smooth operation of the Human Resources Department.

Responsibilities

Primary Accountabilities:

• Answers and transfers phone calls, screening when necessary.
• Retrieves information as requested from records, email, minutes, and other related documents; prepares written summaries of data when needed.
• Responds to and resolves administrative inquiries and questions.
• Enter data and maintain human resource information system records and compiles reports from the database.
• Maintains office supplies and coordinates maintenance of office equipment.
• Alphabetic and numerical filing and file creation to include review and completion of new hire files.
• Performs a wide range of duties relative to the maintenance and processing of personnel records and reports.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Experience, Knowledge, & Skills You Bring:

• Must be able to communicate in English & Spanish (read & write). Punjabi is a plus.
• Must have Microsoft Office application experience, with intermediate to advance Excel experience
• Working knowledge of time and attendance software (NovaTime) and related paperwork, such as data entry for exception reports, labor codes, and absentee reports
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Basic understanding of clerical procedures and systems such as recordkeeping and filing.
• Ability to work independently.

What You’ll Need to Succeed:

• Passionate about a purpose driven career
• Passionate about collaborating respectfully in diverse and inclusive team environments
• Proactively seeks feedback and continuously improves work quality
• Consistently adheres to ethical standards and maintains transparency
• Actively contributes to achieving collective team goals

Education & Certification:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to climb stairs
• Must be able to lift 30 pounds
• Requires climbing, standing, stooping, twisting, lifting and other physical movements to perform job

Travel Requirements:

• None

Schedule:

• Monday-Friday, 8:00AM – 5:00PM (hours subject to change)

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.

Employment is contingent upon drug screen, background verification and skills test required for some positions.

Hiring Pay Scale: $_22.41

Dole Packaged Foods is committed to paying our Associates fairly and equitably. The pay rate offered will consider a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience, education, accomplishments, and location. Pay scales are subject to review on a regular basis and will be updated as appropriate.