Office and HR Administrator

Who we are

SkjodtBarrett is a worldclass manufacturer of food solutions and custom ingredients for North Americas most beloved and trusted brands. We take pride in working closely with our customers to understand their unique needs and create innovative individualized solutions that deliver joy to their customers.

A familyfounded company started 40 years ago we are backed by the investment company Axel Johnson Inc (AJI). With their investment and support we are wellpositioned to foster growth and explore new opportunities.

Our customers bluechip international brands and midsized producers alike are why we exist. Our teams of innovators communicators and managers are the people who meet their needs build trust and work to exceed their expectations.

Who we need

Reporting to the Senior HR Business Partner we are looking for an Office and HR Administrator to join our team. You will provide office support to facilitate the smooth running of the office environment and act as the point of contact for all officerelated questions. You will also be an important member of the HR team providing administrative support in all HR areas as well as supporting the leadership team with calendar management and travel as needed.

This is an onsite role working 5 days a week.

Who you are

You may be an HR Admin open to supporting office admin responsibilities. Or you may be an Office Administrator interested in learning more about HR. You know your value as a trusted wellorganized and responsive administrator and its a role you want to stay in. You are proactive detailed and always looking for ways to make life run smoothly for everyone.

Whats in it for you

Impact appreciation and stability. At SkjodtBarrett we value innovation accountability and the resilience to turn ideas into action. You will have the chance to establish processes create efficiencies and drive impactful improvements. You will make connections across the organization as the goto person for all of the answers and see the impact of your support and guidance. We are a leader in our industry and in the midst of an exciting transformation. For the right person this offers a chance to thrive in the daily demands and be grounded in the routine and consistency of a well established organization.

How you will make an impact:

• Organization of the office. You will manage the office layout to create a welcoming wellorganized workspace. You will oversee reception duties sort mail handle courier deliveries and ensure shared areas are clean and wellstocked. You will be responsible for vendor management supply inventory and equipment upkeep while staying uptodate on health and safety requirements for both the office and plant operations. You will liaise with building management to address infrastructure concerns and coordinate with vendors for essential office services.
• Support HR. You will update and maintain employee records with confidentiality manage important documentation and provide onboarding materials for new hires including policies benefits enrollment and health and safety documentation. You will also coordinate access to online pay stubs phone systems lockers and uniforms for plant employees.
• Support senior executives. You will support senior executives by managing their calendars meeting logistics and travel arrangements. This includes appointment scheduling assembling materials booking travel and preparing itineraries.
• Employee engagement and culture initiatives. You will communicate officewide updates. You will help nurture a positive workplace culture by organizing teambuilding activities holiday celebrations and milestone recognitions. You will be instrumental in creating a welcoming onboarding experience and maintaining an environment that reflects company values.
• On and offboarding. You will organize and oversee onboarding sessions including safety training and ensure new employees have a seamless start. You will coordinate new hire logistics including seating arrangements equipment setups and welcome lunches. You will manage termination processes including asset collection desk cleanouts and coordination with payroll IT and safety teams. You will process employment verification and unemployment claims and ensure compliance with offboarding protocols.
• Process improvement and documentation. You will identify and implement process improvements within office management and HR administration. This includes refining workflows updating policies and ensuring documentation is clear accessible and uptodate for all employees.

What you bring:

• The experience. You bring exceptional office administration organization time management and coordination skills ensuring smooth operations and a wellmaintained environment. You have the confidence maturity and business acumen to make informed decisions and effectively problemsolve in real time. Known for fostering a calm collaborative atmosphere you approach each task with patience and a genuine willingness to help. You thrive in managing multiple competing priorities and can quickly adapt to changing demands. Your proactive approach allows you to see opportunities for improvement in processes organization and employee engagement initiatives while maintaining the highest standards of confidentiality.
• The technical skills. You are proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite and have experience with Zoom for video calls and virtual meetings. You are comfortable learning new tools as needed especially for coordinating HR functions and maintaining internal communications. An interest or experience in graphic design would be a valuable asset helping to create engaging communications for employee events and wellness initiatives.
• The Interpersonal skills. You possess polished written and verbal communication skills and excel in building trusting influential relationships across all levels of the organization. You approach confidential information with discretion ensuring sensitive employee and organizational data are managed responsibly. Your approachable demeanour allows you to connect with diverse personalities experiences and work styles. You bring a positive solutionsoriented mindset to collaboration fostering an inclusive and supportive atmosphere that reflects the companys values.

Why join

Weve got great taste. We care deeply about fostering a culture of transparency responsibility and integrity. Its what drives us to make greattasting convenient and healthy ingredients and finished products that our customers depend on. With a focus on nurturing and growing our employees careers and professional satisfaction we believe in open communication idea sharing and knowledge building. SkjodtBarrett is committed to building an inclusive culture that helps to create longevity growth and innovation in the food industry.

We are working towards a sustainable future. We believe that whats good for people and the planet is good for profit. It is everyones responsibility to do their part. We recognize the growing need to prioritize sustainability in manufacturing and we continue to take steps to evolve. We strive to accelerate the adoption of sustainable packaging and food products to be a responsible partner for our customers and for the greater good. We take our role as a supply chain partner to heart and adhere to a strict Supplier Code of Conduct to ensure that our vendors uphold the integrity and values we live by.

We believe actions speak louder than words. Every day we come together to exceed the expectations of our customers each other and ourselves inspired by our values:

• We care. About family honesty and respect.
• We communicate. Across every level often effectively and clearly.
• We Empower. With trust integrity and accountability.
• We Deliver. Every time through teamwork innovation and results.

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At SkjodtBarrett we aim for diversity equity accessibility and inclusion in all of our operations and interactions. We welcome and appreciate candidates with a range of backgrounds and experiences. If you have 70 of the qualifications we are looking for and want to play an integral role in delivering innovative food product solutions apply to express your interest.

What you can expect from our interview process:

• A virtual interview with a Talent Advisor discussing your interest in the role and the company.
• A virtual interview with the Hiring Manager and the HR Generalist. You will discuss your experience in administrative support. It will be an opportunity to ask questions about the role and team.
• An inperson interview and plant tour with the Plant Manager and Training Supervisor and a member of the HR team to learn more about how the role aligns with the organizations needs.
• A final virtual conversation with the Chief People Officer.
  

SkjodtBarrett welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Please let us know what accommodations you require across the selection process.

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