Human Resources Associate

United Salad Co.; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 28,929 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance through 

PTO accruals

401(k) Retirement Plan

Training opportunities – this is the a

Job summary

United Salad Co. is seeking an HR Assistant to support recruiting, onboarding and employee relations in an in-office setting in Portland, OR. The position reports to the HR Director and offers a day shift, training opportunities and a strong path for an HR career.

You will post job ads, conduct phone interviews, process new hire paperwork and coordinate benefits administration while ensuring confidentiality and compliance. Bilingual Spanish is a plus; punctuality and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of office work experience in recruiting or human resources.
• Bilingual Spanish preferred.
• Strong communication and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Post job advertisements and source qualified candidates for multiple locations.
• Conduct phone interviews and coordinate hiring processes, including background checks and I-9/W-4 and E-Verify compliance.
• Process new hire paperwork and onboarding tasks.
• Answer employee inquiries with timely, confidential, and accurate information.
• Facilitate new hire orientations and provide cross-functional support as needed.
• Administer 401(k), benefits distribution, and employee separations.
• Support HR Director and HR Manager with additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Multitasking

Detail orientation

Customer service

Attendance & punctuality

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Location: Portland, OR (97211)

FT/PT Status: Full-Time – In Office (Non-Remote)

Shift: Day Shift (Monday – Friday)

Hourly Rate: $21-$24

United Salad Co. is one of the area’s largest family-owned distributors of fresh produce, grocery and foodservice products across the Pacific Northwest region. We distribute produce to national and independent grocers, restaurants, schools and other institutions from local farmers and growers across the globe.

Benefits Include:

• Medical and dental insurance through Kaiser.
• PTO accruals begin on the first day.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Training opportunities – this is the perfect opportunity for a candidate who wants to start their HR career. Within this position you will learn recruiting, hiring, onboarding, benefits administration and customer relations.

Responsibilities:

• Posts job advertisements and source qualified candidates, including conducting phone interviews for a range of positions for multiple locations through various recruiting tools.
• Complete hiring process which may include in-house drug tests, processing background checks and verifying motor vehicle records.
• Process new hire paperwork and ensure I-9, W-4 documents and E-Verify documents are compliant.
• Answer employee inquiries timely and accurately to employees while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality.
• Facilitate weekly new hire orientations.
• Provide back up and cross-functional support of other team members as needed.
• Administer 401(k), Benefits Distribution, and Employee Separations.
• Supports HR Director and HR Manager with other assigned duties.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications:

• 2+ years of recent office work experience with recruiting or in the human resources field.
• Effective communication skills; bilingual Spanish preferred.
• Highly detail-oriented and ability to use good judgement.
• Demonstrates ability to provide excellent customer service and professionalism.
• Able to work a flexible schedule, depending on the needs of the business.
• Effective presentation skills.
• Familiar with MS Office – specifically Excel and Outlook.
• Takes initiative and is a team player.
• Proficient in multitasking and adept at managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Dependable attendance and punctuality.
• Possesses a kind, positive and helpful attitude and demeanor.
• *Position is contingent upon a successful background check, and ability to pass a drug screen, including THC.*

Equal Opportunity Statement:

*United Salad Co. is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.*