HR Assistant at CIRCLE SEAFOODS INC – Seattle, Washington

Overview: Circle Seafoods is on the lookout for a success-driven individual to become part of our HR team. The perfect candidate will be proactive, optimistic, and eager to grow in their career. This opportunity is a fantastic way to start your journey with us as we continue to expand. If you are a committed and detail-focused person who thrives on organization, this position is meant for you. The HR Assistant will be essential in assisting the Human Resources department's daily functions, ensuring that HR processes run efficiently and smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

• Administrative Support: Assist the HR Manager with daily tasks, including scheduling meetings, organizing files, and maintaining employee records.
• Recruitment Assistance: Support the recruitment process by posting job openings, reviewing resumes, scheduling interviews, and coordinating communication with candidates.
• Onboarding: Facilitate the onboarding process for new hires by preparing necessary documentation and conducting orientation sessions.
• Employee Relations: Serve as a point of contact for employee inquiries, providing assistance with HR-related questions and concerns.
• Data Management: Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records in HR databases and assist in generating reports as needed.
• Event Coordination: Assist in organizing company events, training sessions, and employee engagement activities.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with company policies and legal regulations by assisting in audits and updating HR policies as required.
• Travel: Ability to travel to Alaska as needed during the summer salmon season

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required; an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or Business Administration, or relevant work experience is preferred.
• At least 1-2 years of experience in an administrative or HR support role.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Google Suite (Docs, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Familiarity with HR software and databases is a plus.

Attributes

• Detail-oriented and able to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Proactive and eager to learn with a positive attitude.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Flexibility and Adaptability: Being able to juggle multiple tasks and respond to sudden changes or needs in the office environment.
• Prolonged periods of sitting: HR Assistants often work at a desk for extended hours, which can require good posture and ergonomic awareness.
• Frequent computer use: This includes typing, data entry, and managing emails, which can strain the eyes and wrists if not done with regular breaks and proper equipment.
• Organizational tasks: These might involve filing, sorting documents, or maintaining office supplies, which can require some light lifting and movement around the office.
• Communication tasks: Interacting with colleagues and clients, both in person and over the phone, necessitates clear speaking and attentive listening skills.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their resume and a cover letter explaining their interest in the HR Assistant position at Circle Seafoods to eve@circleseafoods.com.

Why Join Circle Seafoods?

• Be part of a forward-thinking company that prioritizes sustainability and quality.
• Opportunity to lead and shape the future of our supply chain operations.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Dynamic and inclusive work environment that values diversity and innovation.

Career Growth Opportunities:

Circle is a rapidly growing innovative wild seafood business, with consistent opportunities for team members to expand the scope of their involvement with and contributions to the business. While it is important for Circle to ensure that certain goals and roles are fulfilled, we maintain a culture of open collaboration and support and encourage every team member to identify how they can align their experience and interests in ways that best promote the profitability of Circle Seafoods and their happiness, even when these alignments fall outside of the scope of a role/job description that a team member was hired to fulfill.

Benefits:

• Healthcare: Choice of employer sponsored healthcare plans (95% employer contribution), access to dental and vision plans
• Other: 401k Administration, HSA, supplemental mental healthcare etc.
• Education: Professional on-the-job training and courses for career advancement

Circle Seafoods, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, or other protected status.