Start Your Career in Human Resources

Position: HR Coordinator

Type: Onsite

Location: Kent, WA * Must live in the greater Seattle area

Are you organized, people‑focused, and passionate about creating a great employee experience? We’re looking for a Human Resources Coordinator to support the day‑to‑day operations of our HR team and help ensure our employees feel informed, supported, and set up for success.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their career who is eager to learn, grow, and gain hands‑on experience across a variety of HR functions.

OBERTO HISTORY & MISSION:

Founded in Seattle by Constantino Oberto in 1918, Oberto Snacks Inc’s future is brighter than ever.   With its growing portfolio of brands, each with its own mission, purpose and army of passionate fans, Oberto continues to be one of the nation’s leading and most innovative meat snacks companies. Employing more than 700 food professionals, Oberto’s mission is to empower people to make better choices for a healthier and happier life.  As a part of that mission, we strive to provide innovative, delicious, healthy, and convenient protein-packed snacks.

ABOUT THE POSITION:

This position is responsible for providing general Human Resources administrative support, including but not limited to ensuring the accuracy of information in the Human Resources Information System, coordination and facilitation of new hire orientation, maintenance of employee files, coordination of employee communication and HR related programs and events.

What You’ll Do

As our HR Coordinator, you’ll provide essential administrative and coordination support, including:

• Ensuring the accuracy and integrity of employee data in the Human Resources Information System (HRIS)
• Coordinating and facilitating new hire orientation, helping employees feel welcomed from day one
• Maintaining employee personnel files in accordance with company policies and compliance requirements
• Supporting employee communications, including HR announcements and updates
• Assisting with the planning and coordination of HR programs, initiatives, and employee events
• Providing general administrative support to the Human Resources team

SCHEDULE:  Monday – Friday 8:00AM – 4:30PM Onsite position 

WAGE: Salary range for this position is $27.00 - $29.00 per hour, subject to all required taxes and withholdings. 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain the Human Resource Information System (ADP) with accurate information including new hires, status changes, rate changes, terminations, etc.
• Conduct pre-employment checks and coordinate new hire paperwork, including completion of I-9 and verification of I-9 documentation.
• Coordinate and facilitate new hire orientations.
• Maintain all employee personnel files, ensuring accuracy of active / terminated files and contents; verifies all new hire forms are received and ensure compliance with federal guidelines and company requirements.
• Maintains I-9 files, ensuring compliance with federal requirements.
• Provide general employee and management support through answering questions pertaining to HR related topics.
• Plan and create content for a variety of internal communications mediums, such as the company intranet, bulletin boards, newsletters, or email.
• Coordinate the teammate recognition programs.
• Maintain HR site on company intranet.
• Perform general reporting and analytics as requested. 
• Makes photocopies; mails, scans, and emails documents; and performs other clerical functions.
• Support the HR team on various projects and/or initiatives.
• Performs other related duties as assisgned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associates/bachelor’s degree in business, Human Resources or related field preferred
• aPHR, PHR or SHRM-CP certification preferred
• 1 - 2 years of administrative experience with administrative Human Resources duties preferred 
• Experience supporting a manufacturing environment preferred
• Knowledge of Human Resources Information Systems
• General knowledge of Human Resources processes, state and federal laws and regulations
• Microsoft Office computer software applications at a medium to expert user level.
• Must be able to multi-task with ability to work independently, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
• Acute attention to detail and excellent organizational skills required.
• Maintain discretion in working with confidential information and materials.
• A self-starter who is motivated and able to set and meet deadlines.
• Friendly, approachable demeanor with strong emphasis on customer service.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactory. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work environment is that of an office environment. This employee regularly works with office equipment, materials, chemicals, wet floors and with wet equipment when on the production floor. This employee work around high voltage, hot water, and steam

• Ability to frequently sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl
• Physical work including climbing stairs, etc.
• Willing to work in a various-temperature environment
• Ability to handle items weighting under 25lbs or may need to move objects safely and with proper body mechanics. 
• Ability to frequently talk, hear, and smell
• Ability to frequently reach with hands and arms; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus

Duties and responsibilities described are not comprehensive and additional tasks may be assigned from time to time as necessary. Roles and responsibilities typically evolve over time, reflecting growth and maturity of the business.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Opportunity to work across multiple areas of Human Resources
• Supportive, team‑oriented environment
• Meaningful role that directly impacts the employee experience

ABOUT OBERTO: We offer a creative, diverse, and inclusive workplace environment. We are committed to rewarding our teammates for their hard work, enthusiasm, and professional excellence.

BENEFITS:

• Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, short term and long-term disability, life insurance and wellness program, Flex spending account.
• Flexible Personal Time Off Plan 
• 401K Plan with a generous company match 
• Annual performance incentive.
• 10 Paid holidays, generous paid time off, and paid sick leave.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan Oberto with contribution match. 

 EXTRA BENEFIT:

• Tuition Reimbursement, and career growth opportunities
• Discount commuter benefits
• Safety Shoe program, and Safety Glasses program
• Paid Jury Duty, and Bereavement Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Legal Services, and Pet Insurance
• Employee Referral Program 
• Service Award Recognition program, and Employee Recognition program
• Matching Charity Donations 
• Pet Insurance
• Oberto Product Discounts
• Basic membership reimbursement to Costco or Sam’s Club.
• First-class onsite fitness center

Ready to Apply? If you’re excited about supporting employees, keeping HR operations running smoothly, and growing your career in Human Resources, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and help us create a workplace where people thrive.

Oberto Snacks is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Oberto Snacks is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veterans’ status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. Should you have a disability that requires assistance and/or reasonable accommodation with the job application process, please contact the Human Resources department at (253) 437-6100 or by applying directly on our website at www.oberto.com/careers.com  

EEO/E-Verify Statements: Oberto Snacks, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Oberto Snacks, Inc. participates in the E-Verify program.

**Please note, we do not engage with outside recruiters. All recruitment processes are managed internally by our Talent Acquisition team. Thank you.