PURPOSE:

Responsible for performing a variety of human resource support duties and administrative support to the HR department.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for effectively recording, maintaining, and reporting human resource information in a confidential manner.
• Oversee the human resource database. Ensure system records are accurately recorded and cross-checked.
• Ensure that human resource files and records are maintained in accordance with legal requirements and Company policies and procedures.
• Ensures that new hire paperwork is completed and up-to-date and in compliance with federal regulations.
• Process employment verification forms and unemployment claims as required.
• Complete miscellaneous research, reports, and memos as requested.
• Responds to associate questions and problems courteously and promptly.
• Maintains and projects the Company’s professional reputation.
• Responsible for establishing and maintaining effective communication, coordination, and working relations with Company personnel and with management.
• Assist in onboarding and offboarding associates, including provisioning, assisting with supplies as appropriate and support department personnel as needed.
• Coordinates and supports activities related to cyclical HR processes, including merit, talent management, performance reviews and annual enrollment.
• Keep management appropriately informed of area activities and of any significant problems.
• Assists with planning and coordinating associate engagement activities.
• Stays well informed regarding state and federal law updates and related human resource developments.
• Support HR projects, initiatives and performs other duties as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Education/ Certifications: (Required & Preferred)

• Associate degree and/or equivalent related experience.

Experience:

• Minimum 2 years of professional business experience required.

Other Skills/ Abilities:

• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced office environment.
• May occasionally require flexibility in scheduling.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite- Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams.
• Well organized and the ability to prioritize and multi-task.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Good judgment is required for this position as there may be times when direct supervision may not be immediately available.

 PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT/ DEMANDS:

• Most work is performed in a temperature-controlled office environment.
• Incumbent may sit for long periods of time at desk or computer terminal.
• While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• Incumbent may use calculators, keyboards, telephone, and other office equipment during normal workday.
• Stooping, bending, twisting, and reaching may be required in completion of job duties.
• Ability to lift to 20 pounds and to stand, walk, bend, stoop, twist and turn frequently.
• Ability to do repetitious arm, wrist and hand movements required for working in an office environment including typing.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. UNFI is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for all. - M/F/Veteran/Disability. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

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