OBI Seafoods Hiring for HR Representative at Seward, AK Full Time

The Human Resources Representative provides HR and Recruitment support in three distinct cycles at our processing facilities in Alaska: Recruitment, In-Season Operations, and Post Season Wrap-up. During the recruitment period, February through June, the HR Representative will focus on recruiting and hiring Seafood Processors and Key Staff to the plant. During operation in Alaska, June through September, this role will provide day-to-day assistance in areas such as employee relations, problem resolution, benefits, and payroll. The HR Representative may assist with office-related duties associated with payroll, purchasing and general administration, as assigned. This is a seasonal, full-time position that requires the HR Representative to be available days, evenings, and weekends during the facility’s operation. Reports directly to the HR Director of Operations with close dotted-line reporting to the Plant Manager.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Recruitment:

• Maintain an on-going recruiting program by collaborating with recruitment sources, such as state unemployment centers, schools, and community organizations, and by establishing and cultivating a long-term working relationship with these sources.
• Promote the work opportunities in Alaska at OBI Seafoods’ production facilities by executing a marketing plan through various media to attract potential candidates and accurately portray living and working conditions.
• Responsible for recruiting qualified candidates to OBI Seafoods’ by screening candidate applications, scheduling interviews, presenting employment information to groups, conducting interviews, offering jobs to approved candidates, checking references, following up with applicants and providing a high level of customer service.
• Work with Plant Manager, to understand the hiring needs for the assigned production facility.
• Frequent and persistent follow up with candidates and employees to ensure that all pertinent questions are answered.
• Working in a high-volume recruitment environment.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, while maintaining close contact with Supervisor.

In Season Operations:

• Directly interface with HR Director of Operations and Facility Manager on issues related to employee relations including employee morale, policy enforcement, disciplinary issues, employee training needs, and travel. Escalate reports of serious HR matters to Corporate HR including claims of harassment, discrimination, retaliation, supervisory misconduct, and concerted activity.
• Ensure that the facility is in full compliance with all local, State, Federal laws, and OBI Seafoods’ policies regarding Human Resources matters. Ensure workplace compliance posters are appropriately displayed.
• Provide guidance and support for all personnel matters including orientation, coaching, discipline, termination and seasonal lay-off.
• Conduct prompt and thorough investigations as directed regarding employee issues and concerns and document statements and findings in a timely manner.
• Act as a liaison between the facility and Corporate HR and, ensuring an efficient flow of information through the Crew Manifest.
• Coordinate with Corporate HR and Benefit Specialist regarding enrollment, benefit changes, etc.
• Oversee maintenance of confidential personnel, medical and employee investigation records.
• Able to work well with multiple demands for 12 or more hours a day, 7 days a week.

Post Season Wrap up:

• Manage the employee exit process including facilitating performance review process and collecting exit questionnaires at the end of the season and prior to employee transfer as appropriate.
• Develop and implement strategy for improving employee retention.
• Collect and analyzing exit survey.
• Miscellaneous post season electronic filing, auditing, and general resolution of any open items.
• Other duties or special projects as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Previous seafood industry experience is preferred.
• Strong conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.
• Previous experience with a production workforce where employees reside onsite is preferred.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal communication skills required. Able to interact and communicate positively and professionally in person, on the phone and in writing with individuals of all levels and diverse backgrounds.
• Able to maintain composure during busy times and challenging situations displaying a cheerful, can-do demeanor.
• Intermediate to advanced MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required as well as polished public speaking and presentation skills.
• Proven ability to strictly follow company policies and procedures.
• Conversationally bilingual in English and in Spanish is preferred.
• Available full time from Mid-February through End of September.
• Prompt, reliable, and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job.
• Spanish speaking preferred.

COMPENSATION:

• Pay rate depends on experience. This is an hourly position that is eligible for overtime pay. In Alaska, overtime is one and one-half times the regular hourly rate and is paid for hours worked over 8 hours in a day and after 40 hours are worked in a week.
• Room and Board Included (While working in Alaska).
• Excellent benefits available, including medical, dental, prescription, vision plans, and 401(k) retirement plan.

OTHER:

Working Conditions and Physical Effort:

• Work involves daily exposure to unusual elements such as dirt, dust, fumes, extreme temperatures, humidity, darkness, and/or noise.
• Work environment involves daily exposure to physical risks, such as working around mechanical, chemical, and electrical hazards.
• Position requires the ability to stand, sit at a desk, walking around office and plant, lifting, and carrying packages up to 50 pounds, utilizing fine dexterity. Requires reaching, kneeling, crawling, and twisting to inspect equipment. Also requires the ability to see, Hear, and communicate with associates as well as others by utilizing professional etiquette.
• Personal protective equipment, as defined by OBI Seafoods, will be provided.
• Position will be exposed to different levels of stress and responsibilities.

Expectations:

• Will demonstrate, promote, and exemplify the Company’s Core Values in People, Quality and Growth.

OBI Seafoods is an equal opportunity employer and provides for the recruitment, hiring, and promotion of women, handicapped persons, Disabled, Veterans, and members of all ethnic minority groups in all areas of work.
OBI Seafoods is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE/AA M/F/VETS/DISABILITY

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Leadership: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location