HR Clerk

Position Summary

The Human Resources Clerk primarily supports daily HR activities (i.e., updating employee records, employee assistance, recordkeeping etc.)


Essential Functions of Position

  • Duties: Perform various clerical duties; Maintain employee files; Organize and prepare employee files for storage; Provide assistance with new hire orientation as needed; Create and distribute HR reports as requested; Provide daily HR assistance to employees; Create and maintain employee badges; All relevant duties as assigned
  • Physical Demands: use of computer, telephone and other office equipment; sitting, talking, listening, repetitive hand motions; standing, walking, reaching and lifting up to 20 pounds;
  • Work Environment: Inside Office
  • Position Type and Hours: Regular work-site attendance; typical 40hour work week
  • Supervisory Responsibilities: None
  • Travel: None
  • Nonessential Functions:

Qualifications for Position

  • Skills and Abilities: Excellent verbal and written communication skills; Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills; Attention to details; Working knowledge of HR principles, practices and procedures; Excellent time management skills with proven ability to meet deadlines; Proficient with Microsoft ‘Word and Excel.
  • Education and Experience: High School Diploma or equivalent and least 2 years equivalent experience. Professional demeanor; Ability to work with limited supervison
  • Other Qualifications:

This job description is not a comprehensive list of duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Management may change or add duties and responsibilities at any time without notice.


Peco Foods, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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