HR Specialist

As a HR Specialist, you will be responsible for providing HR support for all departments at the distribution center (DC), including recruiting, benefits, payroll, and new employee orientation.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Post and communicate open positions in all departments of the DC and then track applicants through applicant tracking system.
• Perform candidate screening and set up behavioral interviews as part of the hiring process.
• Onboard new employees and ensures paperwork, employee badges are completed and processed in UKG
• Enroll employees in benefits plans and assist with issues or questions.
• Provide verification letters to the employees as required.
• Assist managers with questions related to entering and processing leaves in UKG.
• Assist in the planning and execution of various events for employees and potential candidates at the DC.
• Accurately track various HR information, including but not limited to recruiting and headcount.
• Assist HR Manager with day-to-day adming and operational tasks, as needed.
  

YOU MUST HAVE

• High school diploma or general equivalency degree
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills to interact with employees and other departments
• 1-2 years of Human Resources experience
• Trustworthiness to handle sensitive and confidential information
• Experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, Powerpoint and Outlook
  

YOU MAY ALSO HAVE

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in HR, CHRP in progress
• Customer service skills to serve employees in an appropriate manner
• Previous knowledge or experience in Human Resources, an asset
  

ROLE SPECIFICS

• Schedule: Monday-Friday; 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
• Work that is both independent and team oriented.

WHO WE ARE

Dot Foods makes products more accessible and affordable to the food industry. We add efficiency to the supply chain and build strong partnerships with distributors, suppliers, and operators. Our company was created on a foundation of respect and dependability. People who are open to input, ask questions, embrace diversity, and seek innovative solutions thrive here.

WHAT DOT CAN OFFER YOU

As a family-owned and -operated company since 1960, Dot Foods has created a strong family culture. We make everyone feel included and respected. In addition to an inclusive working environment, we will provide you with:

• Competitive compensation package, including bonuses for successful performance
• Extensive benefits including medical, dental, RRSP, and profit-sharing
• Significant advancement opportunities

Safety: This position assumes responsibility for the workplace safety of self and co-workers, and for the safety conditions of the work locations, exercise and promotes safe behaviors and show unyielding support of programs, rules and policies regarding safety.

EOE/AA Employer: Dot believes all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities. Dot will not discriminate against its employees or applicants for employment because of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status or other basic classes protected by applicable federal or state law provided they are qualified for employment or for existing positions.