Receptionist/HR Assistant

At Russell Stover, not only do we love chocolate, but we love our jobs! Every day we go to work exhibiting our values of excellence, innovation, entrepreneurship, responsibility, and collaboration. Working at Russell Stover you'll be part of the leading manufacturer of boxed, seasonal, and sugar-free chocolates. For over 100 years, Russell Stover Chocolates, Whitman's, and Pangburn's have been crafted with the finest ingredients to bring happiness to generations. Today, we produce over 55 million pounds of chocolate annually, and our legacy brands can be found in 13 company-owned stores and over 9,000 wholesale accounts. Join our team and let's continue making chocolate lovers happy!

A day in the life...

As the Receptionist/HR Assistant, you will play a pivotal role as the first smiling face and warm voice to greet our employees, visitors, and vendors. But that's just the beginning-you will be so much more than a greeter. You will step into the role of a multitasking master, balancing a variety of crucial responsibilities that keep our office and HR operations running like a finely tuned machine. If you love taking charge, staying organized, and making a difference, this is the opportunity you don't want to pass up.

This job posting is not all inclusive and other duties may be assigned.

• Answering the multi-line phone, screen, and direct calls.
• Relaying any messages from answering calls.
• Greeting all people entering the building.
• Monitoring who is entering and leaving the building through the badge system and signing in/out.
• Performing miscellaneous clerical/receptionist functions and special projects as assigned.
• Assisting with preparations for new hire orientations.
• Maintaining cleanliness of the reception area.
• Assisting with questions and problems courteously and promptly.
• Other duties as assigned.

This position is Monday - Friday (including some holidays as needed) 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Do you have what it takes?

(Basic Qualifications)

• High school graduate or equivalent. Additional related training is preferred.
• At least 1 year related human resources experience.

Do you stand above the rest?

(Preferred Qualifications)

• Able to exhibit a high level of confidentiality.
• Able to multitask and prioritize tasks to address the most critical and pressing demands first
• Knowledge of Workday (or similar applications).
• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office Suites: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Understanding of human resource reporting and recordkeeping requirements.
• Well organized.
• Accurate and attentive to detail.
• Excellent communication and public relations abilities.
• Ability to assist and support others.
• Able to operate telephone, PC, copier, and other basic business machines.
• Bilingual (English & Spanish) skills are not required but are a plus.

Experience the Excitement at Russell Stover Plants!

• Safety First: Your well-being is our top priority, and we've got you covered with protective gear. On day one, you'll dive into Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) training, and we'll keep you on your toes with daily safety tips to ensure you're always in the know!
• Surroundings: Get ready to work alongside cutting-edge equipment like automated packing machines, forklifts, electric pallet jacks, and those irresistible chocolate candy banks/steels - it's a dynamic environment where every day brings something new!
• Active & Engaging Work: Whether you're on your feet for extended periods, moving around, climbing ladders, or lifting up to 50 lbs, there's never a dull moment. This is a place where you'll stay on the move!
• Comfortable Climate: In most roles, you will be comfortable year-round with our climate-controlled environment.
• Appealing Smells: The air is filled with sweet aromas of chocolate, and by the time your shift ends, you might just leave smelling like chocolate!
• Dress to Impress (Food Safety Style): A simple yet important dress code ensures safety and hygiene, following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) to keep everything running smoothly.
• Allergens: You will be exposed to a variety of ingredients that may be considered food allergens like nuts, milk, and more.

At Russell Stover Chocolates, we don't just accept difference - we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our community. Russell Stover Chocolates is proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace.

We provide equal employment opportunities to all people without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition, genetic information, military service, veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.

Employment by Russell Stover Chocolates is contingent upon I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification, passing the urinalysis drug screen, education verification, and satisfactory reference and background checks.

Make Happy. Work Happy.

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