Human Resources Assistant

Vie-Del is a major producer of concentrates from grapes and other fruits, brandy, spirits, and wines. We are currently seeking talented candidates to join the Vie-Del Family.  We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefit package in an employee friendly and rewarding environment.  The Human Resources Assistant under limited supervision by the Human Resources Manager will assist in the recruitment of employees for grape harvest season.

DUTIES:

- Greet visitors and employment applicants

- Answer telephones in Human Resources Department

- Receive and review applications for completeness

- Schedule math comprehension tests

- Verify all applicants have a valid driver’s license

- Notify applicants by phone of appointment for interview

- Document all reference checking

- Set up appointments for drug screens

- Prepare orientation and safety training manuals

- Schedule applicants for orientation

- Maintain weekly rate sheets report logs and enter them in payroll system

- Check attendance phone line daily

- Verify sick/vacation slips for union employees

- Solicit and review resumes, refer to managers.  Screen applications for completeness

 - Administer and score aptitude tests.

 - Evaluate candidates’ strengths compared with job description

 - Conduct necessary pre-employment processes including requesting references from present or past            employers and requesting background search.

- Track days worked during probationary period.  Notify manager and supervisor of seniority status.

- Interact and communicate with individuals at all levels

- Have a desire to learn and advance in a fast-paced environment, and be capable of regularly using independent judgment and discretion to accomplish goals and work requirements

- Demonstrate poise, tactfulness, diplomacy, and good interpersonal skills in order to handle confidential situations.

- Other duties as assigned by Human Resources Department, and/or other management.

QUALIFICATIONS

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

Education and/or Experience:

High School diploma or GED equivalent.  AA Degree or equivalent preferred and/or two years related experience.  Proficiency using Microsoft Word, Excel and other computer applications desirable. 

English Language Skills:

Ability to read, and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees of organization.  Ability to effectively present information, both verbally and in writing.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages.  Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

 Reasoning Ability:

 Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.  Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.  Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. 

Other Requirements:

Intermediate or higher level of experience with word processing and spreadsheet   applications.

Intermediate or higher level of experience with Internet search engines. Basic or higher level of

experience with database management applications. Typing speed of 40 words per minute or more

and ten-key by touch.