Human Resources Assistant - Onsite

UNFI is seeking an onsite Human Resources Operations Assistant in Commerce, California. The role provides hands-on HR support across more than 50 distribution centers, handling onboarding and offboarding, records management, benefits administration, and employee relations. The position is onsite and offers a salary range of USD 50,000 - 75,900 per year.

Responsibilities

• Record, maintain, and report HR information with confidentiality and control.
• Manage the human resources database, ensuring accurate data entry and cross-checks.
• Ensure HR files and records comply with legal requirements and company policies.
• Ensure new hire paperwork is complete, current, and compliant with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Process employment verification forms and handle unemployment claims as needed.
• Prepare miscellaneous research, reports, and memos as requested.
• Respond to associate questions and issues promptly and courteously.
• Support and protect the company’s professional reputation.
• Establish and maintain effective communication and collaboration with personnel and management.
• Assist with onboarding and offboarding of associates, including provisioning and supplies as appropriate.
• Coordinate and support cyclical HR processes such as merit, talent management, performance reviews, and annual enrollment.
• Keep management informed of area activities and significant problems.
• Provide associates with information on pay, benefits, and interpretation of HR policies and programs.
• Assist in planning and coordinating associate engagement activities.
• Stay informed on state and federal law updates and related HR developments.
• Support HR projects and initiatives and perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Foundational understanding of talent acquisition techniques, including recruiting, interviewing, and selection.
• Basic understanding of compensation and benefits policies, and employee relations practices.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Ability to work in a fast paced office environment.
• May occasionally require flexibility in scheduling.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Teams.
• Well organized with the ability to prioritize and multitask.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Basic understanding of human resource functions.
• Ability to meet deadlines accurately and efficiently.
• Accurate and attentive to detail.
• Ability to assist and support others.
• Good judgment, with awareness that supervision may not always be immediate.
• Minimum 2 years of HR experience.
• Associate’s Degree in Business.

Technologies

• Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Sick Time
• Paid holidays and parental leave
• 401K Program
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and accidental death/dismemberment insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance program
• Flexible Spending Account and/or Health Savings Account

Physical Environment / Demands

• Some travel may be required up to 10 percent.
• Most work is performed in a temperature-controlled office environment.
• Incumbent may sit for long periods at a desk or computer terminal.
• During duties, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• Occasional use of calculators, keyboards, telephones, and other office equipment is required.
• Stooping, bending, twisting, and reaching may be necessary to complete tasks.