Bilingual HR Recruiter at Michael Foods Inc.

Michael Foods, Inc. is a leader in the food processing and distribution industry with business in egg products, refrigerated grocery and potato products. We offer exciting job possibilities throughout our organization where you can enhance your career, sharpen your talents and make an impact. Join our company and be part of an innovative team that’s First in Food.

Wakefield is one of the largest production facilities within Michael Foods.  We serve as a flex plant and are able to produce everything from a whole pasteurized egg to liquid, dried, hardboiled and curds. 

POSITION SUMMARY:
This position is responsible for facilitating the day-to-day activities and administrative operations of the HR department. The HR Recruiter is responsible for the recruiting and hiring of hourly employees and coordinating temporary (or seasonal) employee needs.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide recruiting and staffing services for full time, temporary, or seasonal hires. Responsible for developing agency contacts and for recruiting process effectiveness. Coordinates advertising, as needed, for open positions. Review resumes, coordinate and conduct interviews with Lead Persons and Processing Supervisors.
• Schedule and coordinate post-offer Background Checks and Drug Screens.
• Create Job Postings for open positions in the ATS and post a physical copy on HR bulletin boards. Compile Job Posting information and distribute to the Hiring Manager/Supervisor.
• Complete Form I-9 for new hires and maintains Form I-9 records.
• Enter new hire information into payroll/HRIS system, update and maintain payroll/HRIS system records by processing paperwork for new hires, terminations, and other status changes.
• Creates and updates new employee personnel files and ensures that HIPAA and employee privacy guidelines are closely monitored.
• 30/60-day reviews of all fulltime employees with supervisors/managers.
• Assign lockers, issue Proximity Access Cards to new hires, and orders employee uniforms after successful completion of their 60-day introductory period.
• Attend seminars and training, read professional publications, maintain personal networks and participate in professional organizations to maintain and enhance core competencies.
• Expected to adhere to safe work practices, follow GMP and HACCP guidelines, maintain sanitary conditions and ensure that product quality is maintained in order to maintain SQF certification. Report to management any conditions or practices that may adversely affect food safety, food quality or personnel safety.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you get along with customers, clients, co-workers and management.
• Participates in teams (i.e. HR Strategy Teams, Plant Continuous Improvement Teams, etc.).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Associates Degree in related field, or equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.
• Bilingual Spanish English

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

• Associates Degree in Business, Human Resources Management, or Organizational Development.
• Ability to work independently, handle multiple tasks and problem solve effectively.
• Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills.
• Exceptional computer skills in Microsoft® Office Suite (Access, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Publisher, Word).
• PHR or other relevant certification preferred.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

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