What are the responsibilities and job description for the Administrative Assistant position at Canfor?
The Opportunity:Posting ID: 29243 Position Type: Regular City: Camden, SC, United States Location: Camden Plant
As an organized, master multi-tasker, and diversity advocate with a thirst for learning and growth, you understand that success comes from your focus on our internal customers – Canfor’s employees and new hires! You don’t stop until the job is done, utilizing your polished communication skills and high attention to detail. If you’re thinking of gaining valuable experience while putting your knowledge into practice, this rare opening supporting our Camden Mill is for you.
As our HR Administrative Assistant, you’ll jump right in and make this position your own with your strong administrative orientation and desire for continuous improvement. You'll play a pivotal role in providing general HR support and leading our new employee orientation program. This fast-paced environment will pair seamlessly with your ability to aptly prioritize tasks and work closely with our Talent Acquisition team to hire the best and brightest throughout our industry.
Reporting to the HR Manager, you’ll be responsible for processing accurate information that supports the management team. This role demands well-established organizational skills, a high level of motivation and energy, excellent communication skills, and a passion for working in a fast-paced team environment.
Your responsibilities will include:
At Canfor, we embrace diversity, valuing everyone’s unique qualities. We believe that inclusion and diversity are crucial for our productivity, creativity, innovation, and competitive edge. Our recruitment process is fair and equitable, based on qualifications and experience.
Why Canfor? We're a global leader in low-carbon forest products like lumber, pulp, paper, wood pellets, and green energy. We prioritize innovation, environmental practices, and community support. In the U.S., we operate as Canfor Southern Pine, offering high-quality, sustainable Southern Yellow Pine.
We provide learning opportunities for skill development at every career stage, competitive compensation, and industry-leading benefits for employees and their families.
Join us today, and together, we can build a sustainable future.
We appreciate all candidates' interest but will contact only those selected for interviews. Our hiring for various positions is ongoing and includes different screening processes such as behavioral assessments, references, criminal record checks, and drug testing, depending on the role and location.
As an organized, master multi-tasker, and diversity advocate with a thirst for learning and growth, you understand that success comes from your focus on our internal customers – Canfor’s employees and new hires! You don’t stop until the job is done, utilizing your polished communication skills and high attention to detail. If you’re thinking of gaining valuable experience while putting your knowledge into practice, this rare opening supporting our Camden Mill is for you.
As our HR Administrative Assistant, you’ll jump right in and make this position your own with your strong administrative orientation and desire for continuous improvement. You'll play a pivotal role in providing general HR support and leading our new employee orientation program. This fast-paced environment will pair seamlessly with your ability to aptly prioritize tasks and work closely with our Talent Acquisition team to hire the best and brightest throughout our industry.
Reporting to the HR Manager, you’ll be responsible for processing accurate information that supports the management team. This role demands well-established organizational skills, a high level of motivation and energy, excellent communication skills, and a passion for working in a fast-paced team environment.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Supporting with the effective administration of the benefits program
- Aiding in the recruitment process
- Coordinating Employee Relations Activities, such as safety events
- Furnishing administrative assistance for the division
- Participating in and supporting safety programs and systems
- Facilitating new employee orientation and onboarding
- Maintaining of employee records and documentation
- A high school diploma with a minimum of three (3) years of human resources and/or administrative experience
- Demonstrated computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Familiarity with UKG/Kronos is advantageous.
- The ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
At Canfor, we embrace diversity, valuing everyone’s unique qualities. We believe that inclusion and diversity are crucial for our productivity, creativity, innovation, and competitive edge. Our recruitment process is fair and equitable, based on qualifications and experience.
Why Canfor? We're a global leader in low-carbon forest products like lumber, pulp, paper, wood pellets, and green energy. We prioritize innovation, environmental practices, and community support. In the U.S., we operate as Canfor Southern Pine, offering high-quality, sustainable Southern Yellow Pine.
We provide learning opportunities for skill development at every career stage, competitive compensation, and industry-leading benefits for employees and their families.
Join us today, and together, we can build a sustainable future.
We appreciate all candidates' interest but will contact only those selected for interviews. Our hiring for various positions is ongoing and includes different screening processes such as behavioral assessments, references, criminal record checks, and drug testing, depending on the role and location.