Employee Services Coordinator

Position Title: Employee Services Coordinator

Reports to: Employee Services Manager

Department: People Operations

Classification: Full-time, Non-Exempt

Pay: $30-35 an hour

Stanislaus Mission

To attract quality-oriented restaurateurs with consistently superior tomatoes and olive oil, keep them through legendary service, and invest in talented people who share our dedication to customer success.

The Company

Stanislaus Food Products is a nationally recognized, family-owned company known for crafting the finest Italian-style tomatoes and sauces for top-quality Italian restaurants and pizzerias.

If you take pride in the quality of your work and prefer working on a team of talented individuals who share your passion for excellence, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity! This is a full-time position located on-site at our Modesto administrative office.

In this role, you will be responsible for all Employee Services daily functions which include: scheduling, leave of absences, filing, benefits, employee documentation coordination and completion, and employee services. Provide responsive, professional, and customer-focused support to employees and internal stakeholders.

During Tomato Pack Season, employees in this role are expected to work extended schedules, including weekends and overtime as needed to support operational requirements.

Our Season runs from Mid-July through end of September but could extend. During our regular schedule, this position works Monday – Friday from approximately 8:00 am- 5 pm.

Responsibilities During Tomato Pack Season:

• Serve as the primary scheduler for assigned Distribution Center and Cannery operations during scheduled shifts.
• All scheduling must be done following production demands and CBA regulations.
• Ensure all absences are recorded and replaced in a timely manner in accordance to the CBA seniority regulations.
• Assist with onboarding and providing day-to-day guidance to seasonal clerical employees to support Employee Services operations.
• Other duties assigned.

Responsibilities Post Tomato Pack:

• People Operations administration support to hourly employees for all People Operations functions including customer service in person and over the phone.
• Coordinate Seasonal Registration logistics in partnership with the Employee Services Manager, including handbook updates, packet preparation, scheduling, logistics, etc.
• Assist employees with leave-of-absence processes, collect and maintain required documentation, and coordinate leave administration in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, company policies, and collective bargaining agreements.
• Review Vacation and Sick hour requests and submit requests with Payroll following Company protocols.
• Coordinate the employee benefits process in accordance with company programs and policies.
• Assist in maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Support the development and maintenance of People Operations policies and procedures for their tasks.
• Collect, compile, and enter data into computer systems, generate reports, and advise on routine system operations.
• Help prepare and maintain employee records and People Operations documentation including scanning employee documentation in HRIS.
• Provide excellent customer service – especially in complex or high-pressure situations.
• Other duties assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience working with high-volume data and maintaining accurate records required.2-3 years of professional customer/employee service experience.
• 2-3 years of experience utilizing Microsoft Office applications, with advanced proficiency in Excel including formulas, sorting, filtering, and data analysis functions.
• Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Must be able to work long hours including the weekends during the Tomato Pack Season.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion when handling sensitive employee and labor relations information.
• Strong problem-solving, verbal, written, and interpersonal skills; strong customer service values.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with employees, supervisors, and leaders across the organization.
• Demonstrated professionalism, sound judgment, and emotional intelligence when managing employee inquiries and challenging situations.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong computer skills to include but not limited to MS Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and other computer driven software.
• Ability to learn and utilize HRIS, scheduling, and workforce management systems.
• Bilingual communication skills in English and Spanish.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with UKG and Indeavor.
• Knowledge of union environments, collective bargaining agreements, and seniority-based scheduling practices preferred.
• Experience with workforce scheduling systems; Indeavor experience preferred.

Physical Requirements:

Rare lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; rare stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and frequent fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires the following percentages of time committed to physical activity: 75% or more sitting, 25% or less walking, and 25% or less standing. The job is performed under rare temperature variations and in an office environment. Unrestricted visual and audio abilities are required for the safety of all employees. The ability to lift up to 25 lbs. is required.

Wellbeing:

In addition to our solid track record as a stable, growing employer, we offer a variety of different benefits

• Physical Wellness – Medical plan options, Dental, Vision.
• Social Wellness – Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Federal and State Leave of Absences.
• Development Wellness – Recognition, Development Training Programs, Succession Planning, Tuition Reimbursement.
• Emotional Wellness – Employee Assistance Program, People Operations Department -Open Door Policy.
• Financial Wellness – Competitive Salary, Performance based bonus, 401k Program, Life Insurance.
• Nutrition Wellness – Access to best-in-class tomato sauce and olive oil products.