HR & Office Administrator

HR & Office Administratordestinationone Consulting has partnered with PMF Brands (Nanak Foods) to recruit an HR & Office Administrator for their Bellingham, WA facility. From modest beginnings, PMF Brands (Nanak Foods) is now North America's largest processor of traditional dairy-based South Asian foods. Established in 1997, Nanak Foods specializes in the manufacturing of paneer cheese, ghee (clarified butter), yogurt and various dairy-based appetizers and desserts.

Nanak Foods manufacturing facilities are CFIA, FDA and EU approved and have Safe Quality Food (SQF) level 3 certification ensuring continual monitoring for quality, safety and legality.Purpose of the Job: To provide hands-on human resources and office administration support to the management team at Nanak Foods' Bellingham manufacturing facility. The HR & Office Administrator will support day-to-day HR operations including recruitment, onboarding, employee records, payroll and benefits administration, employee relations, compliance and general office coordination. This role requires a high level of professionalism, confidentiality, organization and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.Essential Functions and Responsibilities:Human Resources: Coordinate full-cycle recruitment, including posting job advertisements, screening resumes, scheduling interviews and conducting reference checksPrepare employment offers, contracts, new hire documentation and onboarding packagesFacilitate new employee orientation and onboardingMaintain accurate employee files and HRIS recordsTrack employee attendance, vacation, leaves of absence and overtimeAssist with payroll preparation by ensuring employee information is accurate and submitted on timeAdminister employee benefits, enrollments and changesPrepare employment verification letters and other HR correspondenceSupport performance management, training and employee engagement initiativesEnsure compliance with employment legislation, company policies and health and safety requirementsAssist with investigations, disciplinary documentation and employee relations matters as requiredGenerate HR reports and maintain confidential HR recordsAdministration: Manage office supplies and coordinate purchasing of administrative materialsAnswer telephone calls, greet visitors and provide administrative support to managementCoordinate meetings, training sessions and company eventsMaintain company records, filing systems and document controlCoordinate employee uniforms, PPE, security access cards and company equipmentLiaise with vendors and service providers for office-related requirementsSupport travel arrangements and meeting logistics when requiredPerform other administrative duties as assignedRequirements:Required Skills and Qualifications: Diploma or bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related fieldMinimum 2–3 years of HR and administrative experienceKnowledge of employment standards and workplace legislationExperience working with HRIS and payroll systemsProficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPointStrong organizational and time management skillsExcellent verbal and written communication skillsHigh level of confidentiality and professionalismAbility to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environmentStrong attention to detail and accuracyExcellent interpersonal and customer service skillsStrong problem-solving and decision-making abilitiesAbility to work independently and collaboratively within a teamDesired Skills and Experience: Previous HR or administrative experience in a manufacturing or food production environmentExperience with ADP or similar HRIS/payroll systemsExperience with time and attendance systemsExperience coordinating recruitment for hourly production and skilled trades positionsFamiliarity with workplace health and safety practicesExperience supporting employee relations, investigations and disciplinary documentationExperience supporting payroll preparation and benefits administrationHR certification or working toward certification is considered an assetWorking Environment: This position is based at Nanak Foods' manufacturing facility in Bellingham, Washington and supports employees and management within a fast-paced food production environment.

The successful candidate should be comfortable working closely with plant leadership, employees and operational teams while managing confidential HR information and administrative responsibilities.Job Type: Full-time Salary: $23.00 - $28.00 per hour DOEAbout destinationone Consulting: destinationone Consulting is a North America–based strategic recruitment, executive search, and HR advisory firm serving purpose-led organizations across high-impact industries. Our sector expertise spans CleanTech, Education and EdTech, Health and Med Tech, Healthcare and Wellness, Government (Municipal, State, and Federal), Non Profit, Sustainability and other public sector domains.How to Apply: If this opportunity aligns with your skills and career goals, please apply with an updated resume in MS Word format. While we may not be able to contact everyone, we will connect with candidates whose profiles match the requirements of the role.

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