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SUMMARY: The Human Resources Associate performs at a professional level and supports day to day Human Resources strategic initiatives. This member carries out responsibilities in the following functional areas: HRIS functions, Onboarding, Offboarding, Announcements/Communications, FMLA/PFML/LTD Administration, Performance Review/Compensation, Training and Development, Employee Engagement, Events. Project Management, Works under the direction of the department Manager. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. Confidentiality is required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

+ Serves as the primary contact for team members and the Human Resources Department. Responds to general HR inquiries from employees and/or escalates the inquiry/request to a member of the Human Resources or Manager in a timely and professional manner

+ Prepares, administers and maintains accurate and up to date employee records in HRIS, trackers, and paper personnel files (ex: benefits administration, employment activities, leaves of absence, surveys, metrics tracking, onboarding and offboarding activities etc.) Coordinates and communicates information and follow up with employees and Human Resources, managers, and payroll team

+ Prepares, executes, updates onboarding and offboarding presentations, meetings, training, and plans

+ Provides pre-onboarding and recruiting support to Talent team as needed

+ Manages team member Leaves of absence and employment verifications

+ Participates in compensation, benefits, and other employment information surveys, audits, tracking and other transactions

+ Drafts, translates (English/Spanish) and distributes companywide communications, training and presentations

+ Assists in employee relations matters and special projects

+ Administers, Develops, Conducts and participates in digitally deployed and in-person training

+ Manages special events and gifts

+ Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s Degree preferred. Two years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

+ Thoroughness and accuracy

+ Strong project management skills (Detail oriented and strong communication skills)

+ Fact based analysis and problem solving/solution identification

+ Ability to learn new information quickly (i.e. technology, processes, compliance related matters, significant initiatives)

+ Ability to maintain objectivity and confidentiality

+ Must have the ability to work on 2nd and 3rd shift occasionally for company events or to meet with team members

+ Must have the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment and drive projects independently

+ Ability to travel to Massachusetts Kayem locations as needed

+ Bi-lingual in English and Spanish is required

+ Proficient in Word, Excel, and PPT

Company Overview

Kayem Foods is a family owned and operated craft meat business that has been making New England’s favorite franks, sausages, and prepared meats in Chelsea, Mass. since its founding by Kaz Monkiewicz back in 1909. Well over 100 years later, we are the largest meat processor in New England and still pushing our craft to the next level – tweaking recipes to have the perfect flavors and extending our expertise into delicious new areas and collaborations – such as Kayem’s Night Shift Brewing Small Batch Beer Brats. One thing will never change, it’s our “Old World” food philosophy: to only make food we would share with our own friends and family. We offer the opportunity for professional growth and to make a difference in a flexible and collaborative environment.

Kayem offers competitive wages and benefits to full time employees. Kayem benefits include:

+ Healthcare Insurance, and Dental (pre-tax and effective first day of employment)

+ Vision (pre-tax and effective the 1st day of the month after start of employment)

+ Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Plan (Health Care Reimbursement and Dependent Care (effective 1st day of employment)

Reimbursement)

+ Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (effective 1st day of employment and no cost to employee)

+ Safe Harbor 401(K) Retirement Plan (with employer matching contributions of up to 3% plus 50% of your contributions up to 5%)

+ Vacation Pay, Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays

+ Education Reimbursement (eligible after 6 months of continuous employment and up to $3,000 for career development)

+ Opt-Out Medical Rebate, Doctor on Demand, and Wellness Initiatives for those who are eligible!

(Please NO staffing agencies or external recruiter calls)