Receptionist and Human Resources Support

About the Role
As a Reception & HR Support, you will provide the first impression of our company—welcoming visitors, answering calls, and creating a professional, positive environment for employees, applicants, and guests. This role also plays a key part in supporting our Human Resources department with administrative tasks, payroll assistance, onboarding, and employee engagement initiatives.

This position is ideal for someone who is friendly, organized, service-oriented, and capable of managing multiple responsibilities at once. If you enjoy helping others, keeping things running smoothly, and being a dependable point of contact, this role provides both variety and meaningful impact each day.

What You’ll Do

Reception & Administrative Support

• Greet and assist visitors, callers, and internal customers professionally

• Manage front office operations, incoming calls, door access, and visitor sign-ins

• Coordinate PPE, paperwork, and visitor needs for facility tours

• Support hiring activities by greeting applicants, directing candidates, and assisting with application needs

• Maintain a clean, organized, and professional reception environment

• Sort, distribute, and prepare incoming and outgoing mail

• Manage access control systems, including issuing cards, updating logs, and completing system backups

• Support communication efforts by updating internal postings and assisting with company announcements

• Maintain vendor and contractor documentation

• Assist with purchasing, processing invoices, and managing office and production supply inventory

• Support company programs such as charitable giving, employee events, and milestones

• Provide general clerical and administrative support as needed

HR Support

• Serve as the primary back-up for front desk and HR administrative responsibilities

• Process payroll timecards accurately and on schedule

• Administer attendance tracking and documentation

• Maintain HR and payroll records, personnel files, and compliance documents

• Assist with onboarding new hires, preparing paperwork, and issuing access badges

• Support HR programs including recognition, employee engagement, and policy compliance

• Update bulletin boards and ensure required postings meet federal and state requirements

• Assist with HR projects, events, and day-to-day departmental needs

Why It Matters
You are the first impression—whether greeting a new applicant, answering a vendor call, or helping an employee with a request. Your work supports the entire organization, helping create a welcoming environment and ensuring smooth HR and administrative operations. This role is essential to our culture, efficiency, and commitment to professionalism.

Why Work With Us?

• Join a company with 90 years of heritage and forward momentum

• Competitive Pay & Bonuses: Strong wages, quarterly bonuses, referral bonuses, and shift differentials.

• Great Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, company-paid life insurance, HSA contributions, PTO, and 401(k) match.

• Career Growth: Clear paths, training, certifications, and a promote-from-within culture.

• Supportive Environment: Safety-focused, team-oriented, and transparent leadership.

• Work-Life Balance: Family leave, mental wellness support, EAP access, and respect for time off.

About Giovanni Food Company
Giovanni Food Company is a family-owned food manufacturer founded in 1934, proudly producing pasta sauce, salsa, and pizza sauce. For over 90 years, we’ve done things the right way—with pride, discipline, and a deep respect for our people and products.

We live by five core values:

• The Real Deal – Be honest and authentic

• Work Smart – Focus on what really matters

• Yes, And! – Bring solutions, not excuses

• Ready and Willing – Jump in where you’re needed

• Golden Rule – Treat others how you want to be treated

Apply Now
If you excel at connecting with people, staying organized, and supporting a busy team with a positive approach, we’d love to speak with you. Join Giovanni Food Company and help us build a best-in-class experience for everyone who walks through our doors.

What You Bring

• High school diploma or GED required; associate degree preferred

• Experience managing multiple tasks and deadlines with professionalism

• Strong sense of confidentiality and discretion

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work with interruptions while maintaining accuracy

• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel

• Experience with office equipment and multi-line phone systems

• Friendly, helpful attitude and a commitment to exceptional service

• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs and navigate the facility as needed