Human Resources Specialist

This position is under direct supervision of the Human Resources Manager. The HR Administrative Assistant is responsible for performing all front desk duties on a professional level and works closely with the HR Manager and General Manager.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Employee benefits – questions, claims, new enrollments, adding/deleting dependents, etc.
• Assist with payroll, answering questions, revising all punches are in, distributing checks
• Assist General Manager in notarizing confidential documents/contracts
• New hire employee applications, scheduling all interview appointments
• Maintain ISO 9000 Employee Training Records and update quarterly
• Greet and welcome guests as soon as they arrive at the office
• Direct visitors to the appropriate persons and offices
• Answer, screen and forward incoming phone calls
• Ensure reception area is tidy and presentable
• Provide basic and accurate information in-person and via phone/email
• Receive, sort and distribute daily mail/deliveries
• Maintain office security by following safety procedures and controlling access via the reception desk (monitor logbook, issue visitor badges)
• Creates employee gate keeper badges and keeps track of assigned employee numbers
• Order front office supplies and keep inventory of stock
• Keep updated records of office expenses and costs
• Perform other clerical receptionist duties such as filing, photocopying, and faxing
• Driver and Visitor Sign-in/out logs
• Running errands as necessary such as, ordering/picking up lunch, running to store, and picking up gift cards.
• Responsible for managing and maintaining Petty Cash Box

Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• 2 years+ of experience in Administrative/Clerical position
• HR experience in Manufacturing a plus
• ADP/Timekeeping experience
• HRIS systems experience
• Bilingual English/Spanish a must 

The Gowan Group is a global, family-owned agricultural solutions business headquartered in the heart of America’s winter vegetable capital, Yuma, Arizona, U.S.A. Gowan specializes in developing, marketing, and processing agricultural inputs such as crop protection products, seeds, and fertilizers. Founded by Jon Jessen in 1962 and led by his daughter Juli as CEO, Gowan has grown markets in the majority of agricultural regions globally. A deep respect for science and a passion for agriculture drives the Gowan Company to help growers solve their critical pest and plant health issues.