People Experience Assistant

At Bigfoot Beverages, we believe great employee experiences don't happen by accident. They happen because someone cares about the details. Someone follows through. Someone makes sure new hires feel welcomed, employees get the support they need, communication is clear, and important processes don't fall through the cracks.

We're looking for a People Experience Assistant to join our People & Impact team and help create an exceptional experience for employees from their first day to their career growth within Bigfoot.

This role is perfect for someone who enjoys building relationships, staying organized, solving problems, coordinating moving pieces, and helping people succeed. You'll work closely with recruiting, onboarding, employee communication, training, payroll support, benefits administration, and employee engagement initiatives that impact employees across the company.

If you're energized by helping others, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and love bringing order to complexity, we'd love to meet you.

What You'll Do

Support New Hires & Employee Transitions

• Coordinate onboarding activities for new hires and promoted employees
• Schedule orientations, training, and onboarding requirements
• Manage pre-employment processes including background checks and drug screens
• Maintain onboarding documentation and ensure required tasks are completed
• Partner with managers to create a consistent and welcoming onboarding experience

Help Employees Get the Support They Need

• Serve as a resource for employee questions related to payroll, benefits, uniforms, HR systems, and company resources
• Support employee communication efforts across multiple platforms
• Help ensure employees receive timely, accurate information and follow-up

Support Recruiting & Talent Pipelines

• Coordinate interview scheduling and candidate communication
• Assist with job postings and recruiting logistics
• Support sourcing and outreach efforts for operational and entry-level positions
• Help build and maintain talent pipelines for future hiring needs

Support People Operations

• Maintain employee records and data within our HR systems
• Assist with reporting, documentation, audits, and process coordination
• Support payroll and benefits administration activities
• Learn key payroll functions and provide backup support when needed
• Assist with employee engagement initiatives, company events, and culture-building activities

Keep Things Organized & Moving Forward

• Coordinate training schedules and track completion requirements
• Support department projects and process improvements
• Help ensure important details don't get missed and commitments stay on track

What Makes Someone Successful in This Role?

You might be a great fit if you:

• Enjoy helping people and providing excellent customer service
• Are highly organized and naturally detail-oriented
• Can manage multiple priorities without losing track of the details
• Follow through on commitments and communicate proactively
• Are comfortable learning technology and systems
• Stay positive and adaptable when priorities shift
• Value confidentiality and professionalism
• Like being the person who helps keep things running smoothly behind the scenes

What You'll Bring

Required

• High school diploma or GED
• Experience in administrative support, recruiting coordination, human resources, or a related field
• Experience managing schedules, documentation, records, or process coordination
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, Teams)
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately

Preferred

• Experience with HRIS or applicant tracking systems
• Experience supporting payroll or benefits administration
• Experience coordinating onboarding, training, or employee programs
• Experience working in distribution, logistics, retail, manufacturing, or other operational environments

Why Bigfoot?

We've been family-owned since 1947 and believe that people are the foundation of our success.

When you join Bigfoot, you'll be part of a team that values:

• Growth and development
• Strong relationships
• Continuous improvement
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Taking care of our employees and communities

This is an opportunity to play a meaningful role in shaping the employee experience for hundreds of team members across Oregon.

Ready to Apply?

If you're excited about helping employees succeed, supporting a great workplace culture, and making a positive impact behind the scenes, we'd love to hear from you.