McKee Foods Hiring for Human Resources Assistant at Collegedale, TN Full Time

Position Description

McKee Foods Corporation is seeking a Corporate Human Resources Assistant to join the Corporate Human Resources Department. This is an exciting opportunity to work for a company that is committed to providing consumers with quality products at an excellent value. McKee Foods Corporation, a privately-held, family-owned bakery, has been in business since 1934. We have a long history of innovation and treating employees with respect, and a deeply held belief in the importance of doing business with integrity.

Pay

The hourly pay range for this position is $17.75 – $21.97, depending on qualifications and experience.

Schedule

Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (other hours as needed)

Job Summary

We are looking for an HR Assistant to handle a variety of administrative duties in the Corporate Human Resources Department. The HR Assistant will perform advanced, diversified secretarial/administrative duties. Duties will include composing and initiating routine correspondence, and resolving routine and some complex inquiries. They will assist the Corporate HR Business Partners in all aspects of HR Services for the business units they support, which includes, but is not limited to:

Answering phone calls and responding to emails inside and outside of the company

Answering employee and applicant HR related questions

Coordinating interviews, communicating with candidates and creating interview packets

Making travel arrangements Corporate HR manager, HR Business Partners and/or visitors

Maintaining the schedules for the Corporate HR Manager and 3 HR Business Partners

Entering various information in Workday (HR information system)

Extracting information from HR information systems through inquiries and running reports

Attending various meetings and taking notes (preferably on laptop), often on serious and highly confidential matters

Initiating background checks for new hires

Completing online I9 verifications

Scheduling drug screens, post-offer medical evaluations and orientation

Processing new hire paperwork

Creating check requests

Assisting with the relocation process for new hires and existing employees

Coordinating lunch for tours and other events

Providing support to HR Shared Services which may include:
Approving internal job applications

Providing employment verifications

Providing new hire announcement information

Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

1-2 years of college (>31 semester hours) with 1 year experience or equivalent combination of education and experience (2 years of experience = 1 year of education)

Ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently, including effective follow-up and prioritization

Accuracy with strong attention to detail

Ability to maintain strict confidentiality

Ability to type a minimum of 35 words per minute

Excellent communication skills

Excellent writing skills, business grammar, spelling, and punctuation, with the ability to proofread and edit

Strong customer service focus

Interpersonal skills that promote teamwork, cooperation, and relationship building

Ability to work effectively and productively with minimal supervision

High level of initiative

Proven ability to apply independent judgment and complex problem solving skills

Ability to work under pressure with frequent interruptions while maintaining a professional attitude

Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Outlook (searching, calendar functions, etc.)

Ability to organize office processes, business information, and schedules

Dependable with excellent attendance

Preferred Qualifications

Associate’s degree in Business Management, Human Resources or related field

Experience with Workday or other HR Systems

Ability to type a minimum of 50 words per minute

Familiarity with process improvement techniques such as Lean

Benefits

Competitive pay scale

401(k) with matching contributions

Health insurance, including prescription drug plan

Dental insurance

Vision care plan

Life insurance

Paid time off (for vacation, holidays, sick time, personal time, etc.)

Direct deposit payroll

Credit Union

Shift differential pay

Exercise and recreation facility

Profit-sharing program

Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance (Premiums Paid by the Company)

Please upload your current resume to be fully considered for this position.