Primary Purpose

The Human Resources Assistant provides essential support to the Employee Relations Manager and plays a key role in daily HR operations. This position serves as a primary point of contact for hourly and salaried employees, staffing agencies, and potential candidates—offering guidance, information, and exceptional customer service. The role supports a wide range of administrative and HR functions to ensure smooth, efficient operations across the complex.

Schedule

-Split shift: 10:00 AM–6:30 PM

-Some Saturday work required based on plant operations

-Occasional overtime as needed

Major Duties & Responsibilities

-Provide outstanding customer service and accurate information to all internal and external customers

-Perform data entry and maintain employee records in systems such as Oracle HCM, UKG, and Oracle 12c

-Support daily HR administration, including documentation, recordkeeping, and employee inquiries

-Assist the Employee Relations Manager with routine tasks, follow‑ups, and special projects

-Serve as a reliable, approachable resource for employees, staffing partners, and candidates throughout the day

Qualifications

-High School Diploma or GED required; Associate degree preferred

-Clerical or administrative experience required

-Bilingual skills preferred but not required

-Strong written and verbal communication skills

-Excellent customer service abilities and a professional, welcoming demeanor

-Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues quickly and effectively

-Familiarity with databases and common HR systems

-Highly detail‑oriented with strong organizational skills

-Ability to thrive in a high‑volume, fast‑paced environment

-Flexibility to work some Saturdays and occasional overtime as needed

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Are you looking for more than just a job? The culture at Mountaire is one of our greatest strengths and most valued assets. We maintain the same core values and family-focused work environment that we’ve operated with since day one. You will find that your peers, supervisor and team members are genuinely committed to, not only your success, but also working together to provide high-quality products to our customers. We are a service to one another and to our customers, demonstrating operational excellence and outstanding performance.

Mountaire Overview

Mountaire Corporation and its operating affiliate, Mountaire Farms Inc. (collectively, “Mountaire Farms” or “Mountaire”), are agricultural food production and processing companies providing competitive jobs to almost 10,000 dedicated employees at facilities in Arkansas, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, and North Carolina. Now the fourth largest chicken company in the United States, we are still family owned and fully committed to giving back to the communities where we do business. At Mountaire Farms, our culture is what defines us. It sets us apart from our competition and reinforces what we stand for. Supporting each other, uplifting each other, and helping each other succeed -- that’s the Mountaire way! Our vision is to provide growth, stability, and opportunities for our people, our customers, and our communities by profitably delivering wholesome quality chicken.

Total Compensation

Mountaire also offers an amazing total compensation package! A few examples of our benefits that may be offered to you are: eight paid holidays, Medical Plans with free onsite Health and Wellness Centers, Dental and Vision Programs, Employee Assistance Program for you and your family, Retirement Planning with 401(k), Profit Sharing, Employee Discounted Chicken Sales, Employee Discounts with partners (Car Purchase, Phone Plans, & Shopping), Tuition Reimbursement and many exciting career development programs!

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