Human Resources Coordinator

Company Description

Headquartered in Cordova, TN, Stratas Foods is a 50/50 joint venture formed in October 2008 between ACH Food Companies and Archer Daniels Midland Company. Stratas Foods is built on the combined strengths and expertise of these two great parent companies, laid down over the course of over 200 years of combined experience. Stratas will continue to build on this foundation of excellence by providing value added, branded and custom formulated fats and oils solutions to the Food Service, Food Ingredient and Retail sectors. At Stratas Foods we are committed to being the most valued supplier of fats, oils, dressings, mayonnaise and salad dressings to the private label retail bottled oils market in the United States.

Manufacturing facilities are located in Dallas and Houston, TX; Decatur and Quincy, IL; Englewood & Hillside, NJ; Fresno, CA; Nashville, TN; and Valdosta, GA. Corporate offices are located in Memphis, TN. We are committed to maintaining a progressive workplace by utilizing the ideas, skills and talents of all of our employees. We strive to make Stratas Foods a great place to work and are building a team capable of meeting our business goals.

Job Description

Hours: 6:00 am to 3:00 pm

This position is responsible for payroll, hourly recruiting, and is involved with accounts payable and benefits related issues. Assists Human Resource Operations Manager (HROM) with various administrative functions.

• Coordinate with supervisors and managers to process and review the weekly/bi-weekly payroll timely and accurately.
• Daily monitoring of time clock system to ensure data accuracy.
• Serve as point person for all payroll related issues and concerns (hourly employee maintenance-direct deposit, tax changes, raises etc...).
• Process new hires and terminations including E-Verify, NARFs, PAFs, etc.
• Communicate the various benefit plans (i.e., healthcare, life insurance, retirement savings programs).
• Lead the recruiting process for plant hourly positions using approved resources, i.e., applicant tracking system.
• Record and maintain all information necessary to prepare affirmative action plans.
• Maintain electronic employee human resource files through human resources information system (HRIS)
• Assist employees with Self-Service and other self-help resources.
• Lead and initiate performance management process to include performance reviews and disciplinary process.
• Assist and guide plant leaders with basic employee relations issues and escalate to HROM as appropriate.
• Process and verify payment of invoices on a timely basis.
• Actively assist with audits.
• Onboard all new hourly and salaried employees.
• Administer, log, maintain, and track all required training courses.
• Serve as point person for employees regarding FMLA and other leave issues.
• Participate in and assist HR Operations team with implementing policy, procedures, and practices involving the Human Resource function.
• Three-shift operation requires flexing schedule at times.
• Actively participate in all plant meetings.
• Engage with employees by participating in activities and regular facility walk throughs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. Associate degree in Business field preferred.

Related Experience: 2 - 3 years of Human Resources, Attendance Tracking, Recruiting and Payroll experience and solid knowledge of basic federal and employment laws.

Equipment/Software Skills: Intermediate level skills inMicrosoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Experience with human resources information systems and Applicant tracking systems.

Competencies

Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data.

Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Works well in group problem solving situations. Effectively identifies and escalates critical issues when appropriate.

Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.

Verbal Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions.

Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position. Treat all employee matters as confidential. Must inspire confidence in others and function as a team and relationship builder.

Additional Information

Physical: Sitting, Walking, Climbing as required in a manufacturing environment.

Sensory: Good Listening Skills; Public speaking abilities to communicate with both hourly and salaried personnel.

Mental/Reasoning: Organizational skills; Decision-making ability; Multi-tasking; Must have strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to accommodate a quick-paced environment (a quick thinker).

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision

Stratas Foods is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee in any manner prohibited by law, including but not limited to, on the basis of race or color, religion, gender, age, genetic information, national origin/ancestry, mental or physical disability, family status/marital status, military/veteran status, and any other legally protected status.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision-The Employer will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Employer's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Stratas Foods Applicant Request for Accommodation Form: https://www.stratasfoods.com/compliance

Stratas Foods California Privacy Rights Act Policy: https://www.stratasfoods.com/compliance

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