Human Resources Associate

UniSea, Inc. is a leading processing facility for fresh Alaskan seafood, and they are seeking a detail-oriented HR Associate to support their HR operations and recruiting efforts. The role involves managing employee records, assisting with recruitment processes, and ensuring a positive experience for job candidates and employees alike.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for accurate data entry of status changes from the Human Resource Department or any other relevant hiring and employee data in a timely manner
• Assist with Seasonal and Full-Time recruiting processes by posting jobs, selecting candidates, conducting interviews, extending job offers, and processing onboarding paperwork. Act as a point of contact in assisting candidates to ensure a positive experience, regardless of whether they are hired or not
• Assist in the recruiting process by enrolling candidates in background check, drug tests, and HealthForce systems. Track candidate progress and ensure timely completion of required pre and post hire steps
• Make flight arrangements for employees, as needed. Update and maintain Arrivals spreadsheet with current flight information
• Travel to Dutch Harbor, Alaska to assist and support the Dutch Harbor HR team during peak hiring or provide additional coverage as needed
• Cross trains with all members of the HR team and assists with creating HR documentation and procedures to enable team members to back each other up during absences. Review and update documentation and procedures regularly
• Review and update active job descriptions
• Provide clerical support for entire HR department including digitizing records, filing, data entry, phone backup, and mail distribution
• Prepare employment verification letters when requested by employees
• Respond to employment verifications received from outside agencies. Assist with unemployment claims and hearings
• Respond to inquiries from employees and others, and where necessary, refer inquiries to appropriate person
• Create, post and maintain content on UniSea’s social media accounts, website and intranet pages. Respond to comments and messages as necessary
• Assist with HRIS and ATS upgrades and implementations as needed
• Assist with preparations, set-up and clean-up for employee recognitions and other company events
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

• High School Diploma or equivalent knowledge and work experience is required
• One to two years of work experience in HR or Recruiting, Office Clerical roles are required
• Strong working experience with Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint, OneDrive) is required
• Must be able to always maintain confidential employee information
• Must be able and willing to travel occasionally to Dutch Harbor, Alaska or on required recruiting trips, with several weeks advance notice
• Must be able to work in a normal office environment by sitting at a desk, operating a computer, typing, answering phone calls, and scanning documents
• Must be able to pass a post offer drug screen and criminal background check
• Some college courses in Human Resources or business, HR certification, training or internship are strongly preferred
• Basic knowledge of FMLA, Title VII and EEO protections, FLSA, Form I-9, and WA PFML are desired
• Previous experience with SharePoint is desired
• Previous Kronos/UKG HRIS experience preferred but not required

Benefits

• Hybrid work environment. UniSea’s Corporate office is currently working 4 days in office and 1 day remote.
• 4 hours of free EV/plug-in hybrid vehicle charging at the Office during business hours.
• Medical/Dental/Vision insurance available after 60-day eligibility period is satisfied
• A variety of different voluntary coverages are offered – including AFLAC policies and additional life insurance for self and family members
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Dependent Care Accounts are available after 60-day eligibility period is satisfied
• 401(k) plan and additional 3% employer contribution – after 6-month eligibility period is satisfied. UniSea matches 100% of your contributions up to the first 5%, plus makes an additional 3% employer contribution.
• Employer paid life insurance
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays

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