HR Assistant

About Taylor Fresh Foods, Inc.

Taylor Fresh Foods, Inc. is dedicated to being North America’s favorite maker of salads and healthy fresh foods. Our “Taylor Family” is an enterprise full of team members who are passionate about making high quality, great tasting products for families across North America. As we continue to rapidly grow, we have a career opportunity available for a talented and motivated individual to join our Taylor Farms Arizona team located in Tolleson.

Position Summary

The bilingual HR Assistant I supports the daily operations of the Human Resources Department by assisting with recruitment, onboarding, employee records management, compliance activities, and employee relations support. This position serves as a first point of contact for employees and managers while ensuring confidentiality, accuracy, and compliance with company policies, and applicable federal, state, and local employment laws.

Essential Functions

These responsibilities are not intended to be all-inclusive and may be modified as business needs change. The HR Assistant I works under general supervision and escalates complex employee relations, compliance, or policy matters.

Recruitment & Onboarding

• Assist with the onboarding process for new hires.
• Schedule interviews and communicate with candidates as directed.
• Assist with orientation and new hire paperwork.
• Prepare onboarding materials and maintain hiring records.
• Assist with pre-employment screenings, E-Verify, and background check coordination.

Employee Records & HR Administration

• Maintain employee personnel files and HRIS records.
• Assist with processing employee status changes, transfers, promotions, and terminations.
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of HR documentation.
• Assist with employment verifications and employee record requests.

Employee Relations Support

• Respond to routine employee questions regarding company policies, benefits, check stubs, and procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee information.
• Support employee engagement activities and recognition programs.
• Escalate sensitive or complex employee concerns to HR leadership.

Compliance & Leave Administration

• Support compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Maintain I-9 records and assist with audit documentation.
• Assist with audits, certifications, customer audits, and regulatory inspections as directed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of Human Resources, administrative, clerical, or customer service experience preferred.
• May substitute education with experience or experience with education.
• Experience in manufacturing, food production, agriculture, restaurant chains, or distribution environments a plus.
• Bilingual English/Spanish (Fluent spoken, read, write) required.
• Strong knowledge of Outlook and Word. Some Excel experience preferred.
• Experience with HRIS a plus.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic understanding of employment laws and HR best practices.
• Ability to interact effectively with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to follow established procedures and escalate issues appropriately.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to visit production areas while wearing required PPE.
• Ability to work in office and manufacturing environments.

Work Environment

• Exposure to cold production areas, noise, and plant operations.
• May require rare evening or weekend work to support business needs.

THIS ROLE IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR VISA SPONSORSHIP