Human Resource Assistant

Waymouth Farms, maker of Good Sense® snacks and several other unique brands (Salad Pizazz!®, Kracker Nuts®, Omega Munchies®, Nutty Corn®), is well-known and established in the marketplace for product innovation, variety and most importantly quality.

Due to our continued growth, we are expanding our HR department and are seeking to add a qualified individual who has exceptional recruiting skills in addition to a solid HR background. The main duties of this position will be to source and recruit qualified candidates for all open positions within the organization.

• Use creative techniques to source qualified candidates for all open positions
• Work with HR Manager to prepare and place electronic job postings
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with local community organizations, recruiters, colleges, universities, etc
• Attend applicable job fairs
• Present Waymouth Farms in a positive manner to all prospective applicants and community organizations
• Maintain an appropriate company social media presence for recruiting purposes
• Maintain internal job requisition process
• Maintain applicant tracking information
• Post open positions internally
• Diligently work to fill positions in a timely manner
• Schedule and conduct interviews with department managers
• Administers all applicable testing during interview process
• Prepare and present offer letters, conduct employment verifications, schedule drug screens, and perform background checks
• Notify applicants of hiring decisions
• Work with HR manager and hiring manager to ensure all job descriptions remain up to date
• Assist with pre-employment paperwork, orientation and onboarding process
• Continually seek to improve recruiting process and make recommendations as appropriate
• Perform backup HR duties

• 3 years proven success in a recruiting role for all levels of an organization, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Must be able to maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Advanced computer skills including Excel, Word and Outlook
• Must be a positive team player and be able to develop effective working relationships both inside and outside the organization
• Experience successfully using social media for recruiting
• 3 years HR Generalist experience preferred
• Membership in SHRM or similar organization preferred
• Degree in an HR related field helpful