Human Resources Assistant

Parker Plastics Inc; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer of plastic containers in South Africa is seeking an HR Assistant to support HR functions in their Oklahoma plant. This on-site role encompasses various HR duties, including recruiting and employee relations, aimed at enhancing company operations and employee engagement.

Benefits

Competitive base compensation

Performance-based annual bonus with company match

Annual profit sharing

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong organizational, time management, and customer service skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information professionally.

Responsibilities

• Manage staffing workflows and process multiple case files simultaneously.
• Assist with onboarding, orientation, training logistics, recordkeeping, and offboarding.
• Support benefits administration and employee relations.

Skills

Organizational skills

Customer service

Time management

Bilingual in Spanish

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Degree in a business-related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Parker Plastics, Inc. ("PPI") is a privately-owned manufacturer of plastic bottles and containers.

Founded in , PPI has four custom blow molding plants located in Sand Springs, OK, Pleasant Prairie, WI, Hagerstown, MD, and North Las Vegas, NV.

Parker Plastics is looking to hire an HR Assistant to join our growing company and lead overall operations in our Oklahoma plant. Why Parker?

• A 30-year strong manufacturing company with a history of sustained growth.
• Focused on efficiency, growth, and continuous improvement as a company.
• Striving to provide opportunity, stability, and work-life balance for our employees.
• Opportunities to participate financially in the growth and profitability of the company.

Benefits include:

• Competitive base compensation
• Performance-based annual bonus (K) with company match
• Annual profit sharing
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid short & long-term disability, AD&D, and life insurance

Overview: This position reports to the HR Manager and is a member of the company's human resources group. This role is an on-site position, working 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday.

The HR Assistant is responsible for assisting with various Human Resource functions in compliance with corporate policies and procedures, including but not limited to employee records management, recruiting, onboarding, benefits, employee relations, and supporting employee engagement and events.

Primary Duties / Responsibilities:

• Manage staffing workflows and process multiple case files simultaneously.
• Develop offer letters and assist with pre-employment screening, background checks, and issue resolution.
• Assist with onboarding, orientation, training logistics, recordkeeping, and offboarding.
• Ensure accurate data entry and payroll form verification.
• Interact with new hires and communicate with HR staff and supervisors.
• Support benefits administration and employee relations.
• Assist with company communications and employee functions.
• Maintain personnel files and ensure proper documentation.
• Perform other office duties as assigned and cross-train for backup support.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent; degree in a business-related field or two years relevant experience preferred.
• 1-2 years experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in MS Office and bilingual in Spanish.
• Knowledge of employment laws, recruiting, staffing, and HR functions.
• Ability to handle confidential information professionally.
• Strong organizational, time management, and customer service skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally and work in an office environment daily.

This job is active and accepting applications.