HR Representative

Cooper-Booth Wholesale Company; Mountville (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Accident Insurance

401(k) with 2% match

PTO 80 hours first year

Paid Holidays

EAP

Wholesale product discounts

Job summary

Cooper-Booth Wholesale Company in Mountville, PA is seeking an HR Representative to support over 300 employees and own the hiring process from screening to onboarding.

The role partners with managers to develop recruitment plans, conducts interviews, administers pre-employment testing, and ensures compliance with federal/state regulations while maintaining confidentiality and striving for process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR or related field required.
• PHR certification preferred; recruitment experience in fast-paced environments.
• Knowledge of federal and state employment regulations; strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and develop recruitment plans.
• Conduct phone, virtual, and in-person interviews; coordinate pre-employment testing.
• Own the hiring process and coordinate onboarding; maintain compliance with regs.
• Develop and administer company policies; monitor HRIS and timeclock changes.
• Identify process improvements and track department metrics.

Skills

Recruitment

Interviewing

HR policies

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

PHR certification, preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

HRIS

Timeclock systems

Job description

Cooper-Booth Wholesale Company (CBW) has been in the wholesale distribution business since 1865 when Booth Tobacco Company was incorporated in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The company continued to grow with the acquisition of Cooper Tobacco and a number of other distributors over the years.

Family owned and operated for three generations, our longevity has been made possible by providing our customers with the best service and value available. Today, CBW is a full-line, full-service wholesale distributor serving retailers in the Mid-Atlantic region, and is recognized as one of the Top 10 leading convenience store wholesalers in the country.

Learn more about CBW at www.cooperbooth.com.

Join Our HR Team!

Cooper-Booth is seeking an HR Representative to join our Human Resources team as part of our succession planning. This is a planned opportunity to bring a new team member into an established HR department, allowing for knowledge transfer, training, and a smooth transition.

Position Overview:

The Human Resources (HR) Representative will assist the HR Manager in supporting over 300 employees. The HR Representative will own the hiring process while performing a broad spectrum of duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: other duties may be assigned

• Collaborate with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and develop recruitment plans.
• Utilize various recruitment channels, including job boards, social medical platforms, and professional networks.
• Conduct initial screening of resumes and applications to identify qualified candidates for open positions.
• Coordinate and conduct phone, virtual, and in-person interviews with candidates, ensuring a positive experience throughout the recruitment process.
• Owns the hiring process; coordinates pre-employment testing and requirements on prospective employees.
• Conducts new hire orientation and supports the onboarding process.
• Develops, edits, maintains, and administers company policies and procedures.
• Functional expert on HRIS and timeclock systems; administers all changes.
• Collaborate with the HR department to identify opportunities for process improvement and develop project timelines to complete goals.
• Assist in evaluation of department and company metrics in relation to established goals.
• Recommend new approaches, policies, and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency of the department and services provided.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and DOT employment regulations and recordkeeping requirements.
• Stay informed about industry trends, best practices, and legal requirements related to recruitment and employment.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field.
• 2 - 4 years' experience in Human Resources.
• PHR certification, preferred.
• Proven experience in recruitment, preferably in a fast-paced environment.
• Fundamental knowledge of federal and state employment regulations.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Ability to seek out and identify opportunities for process improvement.
• High level of integrity and trustworthiness, with the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite of products to include Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Ability to prioritize tasks and stay organized.

Benefits:

• Complete medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and accident insurances starting the first of the month following 60-days of employment.
• 401(k) after 6 months with 2% employer match.
• Paid Time Off (PTO); starting at 80 hours your first year.
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and other mental health benefits available!
• Ability to purchase products from the warehouse at wholesale price.