Human Resource Assistant in Wolcott, New York at Kreher Family Farms

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic and tactical work for which this position is accountable:

• Assist with the day-to-day operations of the HR department.
• Prepare new hire packets and related onboarding materials.
• Coordinate and assist with new hire orientation and onboarding activities.
• Prepare, review, and audit completed new hire packets to ensure all required documentation is accurate and complete before returning them to KFFE.
• Follow up with employees regarding outstanding or incomplete forms, documentation, or annual training.
• Review timecard reports, identify discrepancies, and coordinate follow-up to support payroll accuracy.
• Respond to employee questions and provide general HR assistance in a professional and timely manner.
• Provide support to employees regarding ADP timekeeping, self-service, and employee information functions.
• Maintain accurate and organized employee documentation and records.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee and business information.
• Provide general administrative support to the HR team as needed.
• Support special projects and other HR initiatives as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Capabilities and traits essential to perform satisfactorily

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive information.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to build positive working relationships with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Strong problem-solving and follow-up skills

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate's degree or coursework in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of two years of administrative, human resources, recruiting, payroll, customer service, or related experience preferred.
• Experience working in a fast-paced operational environment preferred.
• Experience using HRIS, payroll, applicant tracking, or workforce management systems preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position primarily works in an office environment but may regularly visit other farm areas, including animal facilities, processing areas, crop fields, warehouses, shops, and other operational areas.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee will:

• Sit, stand, walk, bend, and reach.
• Perform repetitive hand and finger movements associated with typing, data entry, writing and document handling.
• Move throughout the workplace and farm property as needed.
• See, talk, and hear.
• May occasionally walk on uneven, wet, muddy, or outdoor terrain; climb stairs; and navigate around agricultural equipment, vehicles, animals, and other operational equipment.
• May occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull materials weighing up to 25 pounds.
• May drive or ride in a vehicle for multiple hours at a time.

Work is performed primarily in an office environment, with occasional work in farm or operational settings. In those settings, the employee may be exposed to varying weather conditions, dust, dirt, manure, noise, odors, agricultural chemicals, machinery, animals, and other typical farm conditions. Biosecurity measures must be followed, and appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn when required.

The employee must be able to safely perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Kreher Farms (“KFF”) is an equal opportunity employer. Kreher Farms prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual harassment and pregnancy), national origin, citizenship or immigration status, age, disability, genetic information, predisposing genetic characteristics, creed, actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity or including transgender status), reproductive health decision making, military status, marital status, familial status, domestic violence victim status, arrest or conviction records, or any other protected classification under federal, state, or local law.