Our client, an international food services company with locations across the United States and Canada, have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant HR/Safety Manager in their new facility in Fullerton, CA.

We are searching for an experienced Human Resources professional with a knowledge of payroll and safety processes to join our clients Commissary team in Fullerton, CA. You will work as a link between management and employees, by promoting and executing our people initiatives, ensuring compliance to legislation and company policies, and driving HR functional excellence to result in operational success and a positive impact to employees.

Why you should join our team:

• Group health benefits and retirement plans(401K) for eligible teammates
• Educational scholarships through our client’s foundation as well as funding for other rewarding causes such as seafood sustainability and community involvement.
• Corporate Wellness Program that you can participate in, to take care of your health and well-being.
• Extensive training and opportunities for career advancement.

Responsibilities & Duties:

Human Resources:

• Serve as a link between management and employees by fielding questions, interpreting and helping to resolve work-related issues in a professional and timely manner.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policy, fair employment practices and government regulations.
• Manage employee documentation and adhere to Corporate HR Policies.
• Advise and train Management on organizational policy matters such as equal employment opportunity, Sexual Harassment, and other related corporate and legislative policies.
• Administer New Hire Orientations, Disciplinary/Counseling Actions, and Terminations.
• Respond quickly and urgently to staff vacancies and recruit, interview and select appropriate applicants.
• Provide information and training to employees about company policies, job duties, working conditions, wages, opportunities, and employee benefits.
• Conduct investigations on employee relations issues: Sexual Harassment, Grievances, Safety, Etc.
• Maintain documentation organization for: New Hires, Transfers, Promotions, Performance, and Time and Attendance. Ensure documentation reaches corporate personnel files.
• Create, improve, and monitor new hire packets to ensure legislative compliance.
• Ensure all legal postings are accessible and posted according to legislative compliance.
• Responsible for conducting new hire training.
• Responsible for ensuring training schedule is adhered and auditing training compliance on a frequent basis.

Payroll:

• Responsible for entering new hire information into ADP Payroll Systems.
• Responsible for reviewing all payroll entries prior to payroll processing.
• Work closely with Payroll Manager to ensure accurate and timely payroll processes.

Safety:

• Provide general guidance, direction, advice, and regulatory requirements in all areas of occupational safety and health.
• Provide leadership and direction to operating managers regarding effective accident investigation and management and return to work programs.
• Maintain OSHA documentation, MSDS Binders, and Chemical Lists.
• Ensure safety meetings are conducted with documentation and organization.
• Coach and educate all levels of management and employees on environmental safety and health regulations.
• Identify, report, and provide solutions for employee safety programs, regulatory compliance, and employee health issues.
• Key contact for Safety and Labor Inspections.
• Review all post-accident investigations and near misses for process and procedural improvements and follow-up with management.
• Responsible for the timely and accurate completion of Worker’s Compensation Claims and Reports with proper processing protocols.
• Ensure all legal postings are accessible and posted according to legislative compliance (Liability Policies, OSHA 300 Log, Etc.).
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 5 years of HR Generalist work experience, preferably in a food manufacturing industry.
• A minimum of 1 year of Safety work experience.
• Bilingualism in Spanish is required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of employment legislation, employee relations practices and HR disciplines to provide professional guidance and direction. Knowledge of other state legislations an asset.
• Strong proficiency in MS Office applications and HRIS, ATS, and LMS systems. Experience with Microsoft D360 an asset.
• Exceptional organizational skills with ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously in a fast-paced and challenging environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to interact effectively with individuals at all levels of the company including Executives, Management, and front-line workers.
• Must demonstrate good judgment, strict confidentiality, and adherence to company policies and procedures.
• Customer service oriented with the ability to work as part of a team; possesses a solution-oriented and positive attitude.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan