HR Recruiter Assistant
The Aurora site opened in 1997, and is located just 30 minutes south of Portland, Oregon in the beautiful Willamette Valley. The site has 37 acres of greenhouse and 3 acres of field space. In 2013, we added a 3-acre State-of-the-art glass greenhouse which has allowed the facility to repurpose 40,000 gallons of water every day helping to reduce our carbon footprint.
JOB SUMMARY
Assist site Human Resources with the seasonal hiring process including screening applications, interviewing, and new hire paperwork. This position operates in a professional office environment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Receive employment applications, and review for completion.
- Screen applicants and selects qualified candidates.
- Schedule interviews, oversees preparation of interview questions and other hiring and selection materials.
- Collaborates with the hiring manager and human resource during offer process, recommending salary ranges, and start date.
- Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations and company policies.
- Assists with job posting and advertisement processes.
- Attends and participates in college job fairs and recruiting sessions.
- Conduct orientation.
- New hire/rehire paperwork.
- Conduct reference checks
- Employee verifications
COMPETENCIES
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with good negotiation tactics.
- Time management skills to meet deadlines.
- Familiarity with laws, regulations, and best practices applicable to hiring & recruitment.
- Proficient with the ability to quickly learn applicant-tracking.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
- 1-2 years recruiting experience or equivalent work experience required.
- Must be dependable and have reliable transportation
- Bilingual (Spanish) required, both verbal and written.
- Position requires a valid driver’s license, proof of state required insurance and personal vehicle for occasional business errands.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Office environment, long hours sitting in front of a computer
- Work in both an office and warehouse environment
- Walking, reaching, lifting (30 pounds max) and climbing stairs
PAY RATE
$20.00-$21.50 an hour
- $17.00 to $18.50
- $24.50 - $26.50
BENEFITS STATEMENT
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package including immediate PTO accrual, Medical, Dental and Vision after 30 days, plus matching 401(k) and Company-Paid LTD after one year.
MORE THAN A JOB
Smith Gardens is in the Top 10 Privately Owned Companies in Whatcom County. Our business is growing, so you can find career opportunities that match your goals and fuel your passion. Plus, we promote from within every chance we get!
Smith Gardens is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion,transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act, applicants may request accommodations needed to participate in the application process. To make this request please email humanresources@smithgardens.com
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