Workforce Staffing Specialist

Ocean Spray; Aberdeen, Northern (WA, KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k) with company matching

Tuition/Education assistance

Employee assistance program

Wellness programs

Paid time off

Job summary

Ocean Spray Cranberries is seeking a Workforce Staffing Specialist for the Markham Manufacturing team. You will manage staffing, create adaptable schedules, and collaborate with HR to optimize plant operations.

Responsibilities include onboarding support, payroll involvement, attendance tracking, and coordinating transfers and job changes. Strong MS Office skills, communication, and multi-tasking are essential in this role.

Qualifications

• Administrative experience and ability to manage staffing processes.
• Strong communication and coordination across HR and operations.
• Familiarity with Workday, timekeeping and applicant tracking tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage workforce staffing and create scheduling solutions based on business needs.
• Coordinate transfers, promotions, and job changes with union or non-union processes.
• Collaborate with HR and hiring managers to optimize staffing for operations.
• Assist onboarding, payroll, attendance, and daily communications for the plant.

Skills

MS Office

Training experience

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Relationship building

Deadline-oriented

Education

Associate's Degree (Preferred)

Tools

Workday

Applicant Tracking System

Timekeeping system

Job description

Ocean Spray Cranberries is looking for a Workforce Staffing Specialist to join our Markham Manufacturing team! In this role, you will be responsible for managing team member staffing for the assigned plant. You will develop adaptable staff schedules, implement necessary adjustments, and utilize operating systems to ensure timely communication for proper staffing. You will collaborate with HR and hiring teams to employ best staffing practices to contribute to the optimal performance of the plant operations. Additionally, you will assist onboarding, payroll, and communications activities for the plant.**A Day in the Life...**• Manage workforce staffing and create scheduling solutions by completing complex schedules and making appropriate adjustments based on business needs, time off requests, daily callouts and/or known leave of absences.• Complete all hourly internal transfers, promotions, and/or job change transactions, ensuring compliance with any identified collective bargaining agreement or similar process for non-union locations.• Interact with Recruiters, Hiring Managers, Human Resources and/or other functional leaders to determine best staffing approach to ensure successful operations by placing the right team members into the right positions at the right time.• Build collaborative relationships with departments and hourly employees ensuring proper and timely communications are provided.• Navigate multiple operating systems, including but not limited to staffing applications, applicant tracking modules, text alert systems etc.• Assist in the facilitation of onboarding new team members through ownership of Workday training and enrollment to timekeeping system.• Be the subject matter expert on Workforce Management software and processes that are in place to support staffing and payroll activities.• Assist managers and supervisors in maintaining daily attendance and call logs accurately and ensuring compliance to absence programs and policies.• Conduct and assist in operational audits to manage established controls and measurements within an identified department.• May assist in the tracking and documentation of SKA’s through the use of position qualifications or competency programs/matrixes.• Utilize and maintain various computer systems to track, record, generate, format, and distribute operational reports.• Supports and promotes food safety and quality program initiatives within the plant environment.• Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.**What We Are Looking For:**• Experience in an administrative role• MS Office• Training experience• Excellent communication skills• Ability to multi-task• Ability to meet deadlines under pressure• Ability to effectively interact and build relationships with a diverse employee population**Education:**Associates Degree (Preferred)**Work Experience:**At least 1 Year of Experience**Annual Salary:**$51,600 - $70,950*The base salary range information above serves as a guideline of the position’s typical hiring range. We value and appreciate what makes you unique and will consider a variety of factors when determining an offer. These factors include, but are not limited to, your skills and experience, external and internal benchmarks, as well as overall company considerations. Certain positions may be eligible for short-term and long-term incentive rewards. We also offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that supports all aspects of your health and well-being.***Benefits:*** Complete insurance package on Day-1 that includes a plethora of health and wellness programs* + Health, Dental and Vision insurance + Health savings account + Flexible spending account + Life and accident insurance + Employee assistance program + Telehealth services + 1:1 health coaching + Supportive benefits for all the stages of your life* 401(k) with up to 6% Company matching; additional potential discretionary match at year-end* Short-Term Incentive/Performance bonuses* Flexible scheduling options* Vacation pay, up to three weeks of time (pro-rated for your first year of employment)* Sick accrual of one hour for every 40 hours worked* Holiday pay for 12 holidays* Career development and growth opportunities* Tuition/Education assistance programs* Access to LinkedIn Learning* Scholarship programs for children of employees* Parental leave* Bright Horizons Family Solutions – Back-up care, tutoring, etc.* Adoption assistance* Bereavement leave* Up to $300 fitness reimbursement* Up to $300 massage reimbursement* Employee appreciation events* Employee discounts* Charitable giving