Administrative Assistant

About us

Missouri Walnut Group is located in Neosho, Missouri, our facility covers over 130 acres. We are embarking on changing the lumber industry by combining technology and process control to drive safety, quality and precision manufacturing in order to continue to push the limits on growth and innovation. Here at Missouri Walnut, we are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We strongly believe when creating a culture based on core values such as integrity, honesty, passion, accountability and trust it will allow us to focus on getting better every day and push the limits of what we can achieve together.

SUMMARY:

Missouri Walnut Group is located in Neosho, Missouri and we are embarking on changing the lumber industry by combining technology and process control to drive safety, quality and precision manufacturing in order to continue to push the limits on growth and innovation. Here at Missouri Walnut, we are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We strongly believe when creating a culture based on core values such as integrity, honesty, passion, accountability and trust it will allow us to focus on getting better every day and push the limits of what we can achieve together.

We offer competitive wages as well as an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Health Benefits
• 401K Retirement Planning with Company Match
• Healthcare Spending Accounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Growth and Advancement Opportunities
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Profit Sharing

We are looking for an energetic and passionate HR resource to help within our HR Department . The HR Administrative Assistant will serve across several functional areas including recruiting, employee relations, safety support, workers compensation and business area support. Assists with other projects such as employee relations events and activities, as well as communication efforts and special projects.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Compile data and assist and/or prepare business and government reports as required.
• Organize and maintain files/records
• Act as a liaison for Supervisors/Managers and employees to resolve questions related to policies
• Assist in HR Audits
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism regarding all employee (hourly and salary) information.
• Participates in Missouri Walnut Group 6S efforts by understanding his/her team's performance and actively implementing and supporting process improvements.
• Will assist in the Missouri Walnut safety program by holding monthly meetings and safety walks
• Will be responsible for the OSHA 300 log
• Will be responsible for posting open positions on Indeed or other platforms
• Will be responsible for Missouri Walnuts social media accounts
• Any other duties assigned by Manager

QUALIFICATIONS:

An individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:

• 1-3 year’s experience with a comprehensive understanding of HR programs.
• 1-3 year's experience with OSHA 300 logs and Workers Compensation processing
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong self-starter with the ability to develop new processes, identify needs, implement, and train.
• Very strong communication skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and efficiency.
• Project Management experience preferred, but not required

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

This position requires very strong communication skills through individual interactions, extensive written and oral communication, and large group presentations. Must be able to communicate with a diverse team of employees and various levels of management.

Must possess the ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Must be able to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to work with mathematical concepts. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

• Time Management
• Uses time effectively and efficiently, concentrating his/her efforts on the more important priorities.
• Composure
• Is calm under pressure, can handle stress, and manage through the unexpected. Can be counted on to hold things together during tough times.
• Self-Development
• Is personally committed to and actively works to continuously improve himself/herself and understands that different situations and levels may call for different skills and approaches.
• Adaptability is a must
• Learns quickly when faced with new problems and change. Experiments to find solutions and working through the challenge of unfamiliar tasks.
• Has a great attitude

COMPUTER SKILLS:

Paycom (or other like payroll systems), Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint).

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

None required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee selected for this position will be on an introductory period during which time his/her performance will be evaluated. If during this time it is determined that the employee cannot successfully fulfill the requirements of this position, every attempt will be made to return the employee to his/her previous job assignment, if it has not already been filled by another employee.

We may conduct an internal and external search simultaneously, to select the most qualified candidate.

MISSOURI WALNUT GROUP IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER - EOE/M/F/Vets/Disabled.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Leadership: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $25