Senior Human Resources Associate

Quality Products from “Our Family to Yours” is more than our company slogan, it is a way of life for us at Ziyad Brothers Importing. We are dedicated to procuring the finest foods and ingredients from around the world for our extended family – our consumers. We strive to continue to grow our position as the leading Mediterranean foods importer and distributor, provide exceptional customer service, maintain ethical conduct in business dealings, treat our team members with respect and give back to our communities.

Ziyad carries a family-like culture inside and out. We care about our employees as we do every aspect of our business. We are currently in a transition period of rapid growth, and we are seeking a seasoned Human Resources Associate to help us fuel our headway

Job Description

• The Senior Human Resources Associate is a key member of the HR team, responsible for supporting various HR functions such as recruitment, employee relations, performance management, training and development, and compliance. This role requires a high level of professionalism, confidentiality, and the ability to work effectively with employees at all levels of the organization.

Essential Role Functions

• Provide support to your assigned facilities in all areas of Human Resources
• Assist Human Resources Director in administering procedures and policies through the sites.
• Support multiple locations
• Support front-line HR operations to employees, communication, on-boarding/off-boarding, leave management & workers' compensation, HR data management, employee relations.
• Provide training support to all levels of associates.
• Partner with recruiting to source and select internal and external candidates.
• Ensure Open Door, diversity and other values related issues are resolved effectively.
• Conduct new hire orientations.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, and company policies and procedures partnering with Employee Relations and legal.
• Provide coaching, facilitate discussions, and makes recommendations for non-exempt associates’ and Supervisors’ development needs.
• Work alongside the HR leadership to conduct interventions, fact-findings and resolves conflicts as they arise.
• Support contractor agency relations alongside front line supervisor and internal HR Director.
• Deliver, monitor, coach and guides technical and nontechnical training for site Supervisors and non-exempt associates.
• Assist with the administration of employee benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, and other employee benefits.
• Process payroll for all employees accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Ensure accurate and timely remittance of payroll taxes and other withholdings.
• Administer the approval of time by managers and functional timekeepers, as well as reporting and enforcement processes to ensure compliance.
• Administer all non-benefit deductions, including garnishment interpretation and disbursement.
• Traveling required.

Work Experience/Requirements for This Role

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Human Resources, preferably within food manufacturing/production, or start-up environment.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Payroll administration
• Knowledge of recruitment strategies and techniques, employment agency methods and operations, developed skill in interviewing techniques.
• Working knowledge of employee relations, diversity, performance management, and employment laws with proven ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and tact.
• Solid verbal and nonverbal communications skills, good interpersonal skills, coaching and counseling skills.
• Proficiency in HRIS systems
• Bilingual Preferred - (English/Spanish) 

Schedule

• Days: Monday to Friday (flexibility when needed on weekends)
• Hours: 8am to 5pm (Flexibility on hours)
• Work Location: Multiple Locations (Vintage Food, GCF)

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

ZB Importing is an Equal Opportunity Employer