Human Resources Assistant in Ellington, Connecticut at Peterson Farms Inc

Position Overview: Contributes to the accomplishment of HR practices and objectives by assisting with recruitment efforts and providing administrative support for a variety of HR functions.

Responsibilities:

*Serves as the receptionist for the HR office.

*Provides administrative support for the HR department functions including benefits, compensation, recruitment/employment, training, recognition, record keeping, safety, communication, facilitation, event coordination, etc.

*Assists with recruitment efforts including screening applicants, pre-employment screenings and administers internal job postings.

*Assists with preparing employee files and ensures human resource files and records are maintained in accordance with legal requirements and Company policies and procedures.

*Assists with coordinating and conducting new hire orientation and on-boarding programs.

*Develops, generates and prepares reports as assigned.

*Maintain and manage I-9 files.

*Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

*High School Diploma/GED required.

*Associates degree or equivalent from a two-year college preferred.

*Prior knowledge with Kronos, Internet, MS Office and Outlook, ADP HRIS preferred.

*Ability to write and speak fluent Spanish strongly preferred.

It is PFI's policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees. Our policy is to select the person who is best qualified for each position in our Company. No employee or applicant will be discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation and gender identity, ancestry, height, weight, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other category protected by applicable laws with regard to any terms or conditions of employment.