Stratas Foods LLC is the leading supplier of fats and oils to the Foodservice, Food Ingredients and Retail Private Label markets in North America and is a producer of quality bulk and packaged dressings, mayonnaise and sauces. Stratas Foods was formed in October 2008 as a 50/50 joint venture between ACH Food Companies (ACH) and Archer Daniels Midland (ADM).

Manufacturing facilities are located in Dallas and Houston, TX; Decatur and Quincy, IL; Englewood, NJ; Fresno, CA; Nashville, TN; and Valdosta, GA. Corporate offices are located in Memphis, TN. We are committed to maintaining a progressive workplace by utilizing the ideas, skills and talents of all of our employees. We strive to make Stratas Foods a great place to work and are building a team capable of meeting our business goals.

This position is responsible for or involved in recruiting, payroll, and benefits related issues. Will also assist Human Resource Operations Manager with various generalist and/or administrative functions.

1. Communicate the various benefit plans (i.e. healthcare, life insurance, retirement savings programs) and maintain appropriate files.
2. Lead the recruiting process for Plant hourly and various salaried positions using approved resources, i.e. Smart Recruiters.
3. Maintain employee human resource files within our HRIS. Assist employees with Self-Service and other self-help resources.
4. Assist with Employee Relations process.
5. Assist Health & Safety professional with Worker’s Compensation incident reporting, training, and record keeping.
6. Serve as point person for employees regarding FMLA and other leave issues.
7. Record all information necessary to prepare affirmative action plans.
8. Actively assist with audits.
9. Assist Plant Trainer with on-boarding all new hourly and salaried employees. 
10. Assist with administration of required training courses.
11. Participate in and assist HR Operations team with implementing policy, procedures, and practices involving the Human Resource function.
12. Daily monitoring of time clock system to ensure data accuracy.
13. Process bi-weekly payroll timely and accurately. Review payroll registers.
14. Work closely with Payroll Manager to address hourly employee maintenance-direct deposit, tax changes, raises etc.
15. Process new hires and terminations including E-Verify, network access, HRIS, etc.
16. Serve as point person for all payroll related issues/concerns.
17. Three shift operation so flexing schedule at times may be necessary.

Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data.

Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Works well in group problem solving situations.

Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information

Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions

Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position. Treat all employee matters as confidential.

Education:  High school diploma. Associate degree in Business field preferred.

Related Experience:  1 – 3 years of Human Resources, Payroll or related experience. Experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.

Physical: Sitting/Walking/Climbing as required in a manufacturing environment.

Sensory: Good Listening Skills; Public speaking abilities to communicate with both hourly and salaried personnel.

Mental/Reasoning : Organizational; Decision making ability; Multi-tasking; Must have strong analytical and problem solving abilities to accommodate a quick paced environment (a quick thinker).

Software Skills : Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook; payroll software

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Stratas Foods is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee in any manner prohibited by law, including but not limited to, on the basis of race or color, religion, gender, age, genetic information, national origin/ancestry, mental or physical disability, family status/marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, and any other legally protected status.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision-The Employer will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Employer’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Stratas Foods Applicant Request for Accommodation Form: https://www.stratasfoods.com/compliance

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