Position Description and Purpose:
Founded in 1923 and headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Roskam Foods is a leading contract manufacturer that partners with world-renowned food brands, retailers, and food service providers to produce a myriad of frozen, refrigerated and shelf-stable products. We’re a scaled, diversified operation with over 2 million square feet of manufacturing and 50 production lines across 8 facilities in the U.S. and Canada. We believe in the power of purpose-driven leadership to generate value for all. And we’re on a mission to optimize the potential of our people and brands. We are passionate about multiplying possibilities for our employees and our partners.
Roskam Foods produces and packages food products with the goal of consistently meeting and exceeding customer expectations for quality, safety, and wholesomeness.
Key Essential Functions/Duties:
- Payroll Support: complete required preparation tasks to ensure the smooth processing of weekly payroll. Collaborate with the payroll department when necessary to resolve discrepancies and provide support to the employees and leadership when questions arrive on payroll items.
- Timekeeping/Attendance support: complete required tasks within timekeeping and attendance systems.
- HR Record Keeping: Maintain and update employee records, both physical and digital, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance with data protection regulations.
- Recruitment Assistance: Assist in the recruitment process by scheduling interviews and coordinating candidate communication.
- Compliance: Ensure that HR practices and procedures adhere to relevant labor laws and regulations. Assist with compliance reporting and audits as requested.
- Training and Development: Help coordinate training programs. Maintain training records and monitor training completion.
- Employee Relations: Handle basic employee inquiries and concerns, escalating more complex issues to the People Operations Manager or Generalist as necessary.
- Documentation and Reporting: Prepare HR-related reports, presentations, and documents as requested by HR management or other departments.
- HR Communication: Assist in the distribution of HR policies, notices, and updates to employees. Promote HR initiatives and events.
- HR Software and Systems: Utilize HR software and systems for data entry, reporting, and record-keeping. Ensure data accuracy and troubleshoot system issues.
Education/Experience/Skills/Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration or related field required OR actively pursuing degree.
- Able to interact with employees and be perceived as an approachable and knowledgeable resource
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
- Knowledge of HR best practices and labor laws is a plus.
Roskam Foods offers a competitive compensation package that includes medical, dental, and vision benefits, tuition reimbursement, life and disability insurance, and a 401 (k) plan with company match.
AAP/EEO Statement: Roskam Foods is a recognized veteran-friendly and equal opportunity employer.
We are excited to introduce you to all that Roskam has to offer—from the many valuable benefits to programs that support your lifestyle needs and opportunities for professional development. Roskam is an equal opportunity employer.
