Job Details
Qualifications
- 1 year
- Business Administration
- Ceridian
- Communication skills
- Dayforce
- Grocery store
- Human Resources
- Human resources
- Interviewing
- Logistics
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Word
- Mid-level
- Recruiting
- Warehouse experience
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Job Description
Human Resources Specialist
Location: Portland, OR
TransCold Distribution is the premier wholesale supplier and distributor of ice cream and frozen goods throughout Western Canada and the United States. Headquartered on Anancies Island, Delta, BC, we have 14 locations and 240+ employees. TransCold provides exclusive access to the most recognized and popular brands in the world with industry best product variety and customer service. We deliver to Major Grocery, Drug, Gas & Convenience, chain retailers, and independent retailers across Western North American markets through Direct to Store Delivery (DSD), and Warehouse Fulfillment, and provide services for mobile vendors, corporate events, and third-party logistics (3PL) customers.
We are seeking a full-time HR Specialist to join our Human Resources team supporting employees in California, Washington, and Oregon. Reporting to the Human Resources Manager, the appointee will be responsible for full cycle recruitment for various office, operations, and sales roles and provides general HR support.
Required Skills & Qualifications
Recruitment
- Proactively partners with hiring leaders in fulfilling hiring requirements ensuring positions are filled in a timely manner including reviewing job descriptions and job postings for accuracy, posting job ads on various job boards and social media platforms, screening candidates and scheduling interviews.
- Reviews all job requisitions for accuracy, completeness, and appropriate approvals.
- Builds a pool of qualified candidates for difficult to fill and frequently needed roles.
- Creates a visible presence on social media platforms for all current and future positions in recruitment.
- Networks and reaches out to passive candidates with skills and knowledge relevant for current and future hiring needs.
- Leverages appropriate recruitment channels including the use of leading job boards, universities, professional organizations, social media, and referrals to attract great talents to the company.
- Pre-screens and selects shortlist of candidates to present to hiring managers.
- Coordinates with team leaders regarding interview schedules and prepares the interview materials.
- Ensures quality of hire is consistent with the requirements of the job, company philosophy, values, and culture.
- Conducts employment reference/background checks.
- Coordinates drug tests and ensures driver applicants meet DOT requirements.
- Prepares thank you notes to unsuccessful applicants.
HR Support
- Extends offers and creates offer letters.
- Onboards new hires including ensuring new hire documents are completed, processed, and saved in the employee file.
- Enters new hires and employee changes into Dayforce and ensures data integrity within the system and HR files.
- Completes employment verifications and unemployment claims.
- Works with the HR Manager to administer leaves of absences, ensuring written documentation and communication with employees. Tracks timeline and communicates with employee and manager.
- Provides group health benefits plan and 401K documentation to eligible employees and ensures timely enrollment of all eligible employees. Enters newly benefits eligible employees in both the payroll system and the carrier portal.
- Sends COBRA notifications to eligible employees.
- Creates and posts employee announcements including anniversaries, promotions, new hires, and other employee engagement information on Viiva Engage.
- Manages DOT driver random drug tests and ensures all required documents are current and are in compliance.
- Champion/Chair Company Social Philanthropic committees and actively participate in the execution of company events and routine announcements.
- Conducts work safely and adheres to the company’s health and safety policies and procedures.
- Provides excellent customer service to both internal and external customers in accordance with the company’s Customer Service Guidelines.
- Conducts job duties and responsibilities in a professional and ethical manner.
- Performs other tasks within the scope of the role as assigned.
Compensation
From $25.00
Required Skills & Qualifications
- 1-3 years’ recruiting and HR Specialist experience. Food distribution/logistics sector experience an asset.
- A degree or diploma in Human Resources, Business administration, related field, or equivalent work experience.
- Proficiency with employment legal requirements in CA, WA & OR including but not limited to EEO, FMLA, FLSA, HIPPA, Workers Compensation a plus.
- Demonstrated track record in high volume recruitment.
- Direct relevant experience in hiring warehouse personnel and commercial drivers a plus.
- Strong interviewing and screening skills
- Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills
- Strong partnering and communication skills and demonstrated ability to work with all departments, customers, sales, customer service and leadership teams.
- Tech-savviness with HR tools of the trade. Familiarity with Dayforce HCM preferred.
- As a member of the HR team, must have a high degree of professionalism, confidentiality, and diplomacy.
- Must be detail-oriented, organized and be excellent at follow-through.
- Ability to focus on strict deadlines and competing priorities.
- Thrives in a fast-paced environment. Willing to learn and be flexible.
To be considered for the above opportunity, please send an up-to-date resume through indeed.
To learn more about us, visit www.transcold.com
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Relocate:
- Portland, OR: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: Multiple locations