Human Resources Assistant

Seneca Foods is one of North America's leading providers of packaged fruits and vegetables with facilities located throughout the United States. Our high quality products are primarily sourced from over 1,400 American farms. Seneca holds the largest share of the retail private label, food service, and export canned vegetable markets, distributing to over 90 countries. Products are also sold under the brands of Libby's®, Aunt Nellie's®, READ®, Seneca Farms®, Green Valley®, Green Giant (Shelf-Stable)®, CherryMan®, Paradise®, Pennant®, and Seneca labels, including Seneca snack chips. Seneca also provides vegetable products to other companies under various co-pack arrangements. Seneca Foods offers an excellent benefit package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, 401K, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Paid Time Off and more! Help us make our Farm Fresh Goodness Great! Seneca Foods in Glencoe, MN is currently seeking a full-time Human Resources Assistant to join our team. Seneca Foods offers an excellent benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K, paid time off and much more! Primary function of this position is to provide administrative and operational support to the Human Resources department by assisting with workers' compensation case management, leave administration, safety reporting, recruitment and onboarding processes, and HR recordkeeping. This role helps ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements while supporting employee programs, maintaining accurate HR documentation, and assisting the Human Resources Manager in daily departmental operations. Responsibilities: Manage the Worker's Compensation program, including filing First Reports of Injury, setting up and attending medical appointments, tracking work restrictions and accommodations, and serving as the primary contact for the third-party claim's administrator. Assist with incident investigations, follow-up documentation and maintain safety reporting requirements. Assist with leave administration processes, including tracking restrictions and coordinating return-to-work documentation. Provide support for seasonal and full-time staffing efforts, including recruiting support, data entry, onboarding, orientations, and training coordination. Maintain HR records and assist with filing and reporting, including AAP tracking. Support employee programs and facility initiatives including employee engagement activities and wellness programs. Provide backup support to the Human Resources Manager Other duties as assigned Qualifications: Strong attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to handle confidential information with discretion. Strong organizational, time management, and prioritization skills. Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a team environment. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel. Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. Experience with workers' compensation, leave administration, medical coordination preferred. Experience with community outreach, employee programs, or HR support function preferred. Two-year college degree in related field and/ or equivalent experience preferred. Starting wage range based on skills, abilities, and experience from $23.00 to $27.00 per hour. We strive to attract and maintain a workforce that enriches our team experience and supports our shared vision for the future. At Seneca, you'll be part of a team of highly qualified and dedicated individuals. We believe in making the world a healthier, happier place starting with our own employees. At Seneca, you'll feel good about what you do. In fact, many of our people have been with us for decades, helping advance our company. Seneca Foods Corporation is committed to providing equal opportunity for all, through a positive and continuing affirmative action program. No employee or applicant will be discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, military and/or veteran status or any other Federal or State legally protected classes. Seneca Foods Corporation will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and feel you need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io or call View phone number on click.appcast.io. Nearest Major Market: Hutchinson Nearest Secondary Market: Glencoe #J-18808-Ljbffr Seneca Foods Corporation