Human Resource Assistant

At Lakeside Foods and our family of companies, we're committed to providing wholesome foods to enrich people’s lives through food. We are a culture that pursues our vision of growth and innovation with passion, confidence, and commitment. We are strongest together – valuing collaborative contribution, transparency and new ideas to enable change and growth. We are committed to an inclusive and respectful environment that promotes a healthy work-life balance, and there’s a seat at the table for you.

• $16.97 - $22.26per hour based on education and experience.
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• HSA/FSA
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Accident, Hospital, and Critical Illness
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness programs
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Profit Sharing
• Profit Incentive

• Provide accurate verbal and written translation between English and Spanish.
• Interpret during meetings, trainings, investigations, safety discussions, and confidential HR conversations.
• Translate HR policies, employee communications, forms, and onboarding materials.

• Assist with benefits education, payroll/HR changes, attendance, LOA questions, and employee relations discussions.
• Support HR leadership by facilitating communication with employees who primarily speak Spanish.

• Assist with job postings, applicant screening, interviews, and bilingual onboarding.
• Deliver orientation and ensure new employees fully understand policies, benefits, and workplace expectations.

• Assist with and translate safety training, signage, and communication.
• Maintain safety logs, PPE programs, and provide support to the Safety Committee and Emergency Response Team.

• Assist with personnel file management, badge creation, internal postings, and front‑desk support (where applicable).
• Support ongoing HR projects, data entry, and daily administrative needs.

• High school diploma required;
  Associate’s degree preferred.
• 1–3 years of HR or administrative experience
  , ideally in a manufacturing or bilingual environment.
• Fluency in both English and Spanish (required).
• Strong communication, organization, confidentiality, and multitasking skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; HRIS experience a plus.

WELCOME TO PLAINVIEW

Located 30 miles from Rochester, 35 miles from Winona and 33 miles from Red Wing, Plainview residents have the best of both worlds—”big city” jobs, amenities in nearby cities… and the comfort and security of “small town living”. If you love the outdoors, you’ll love Plainview! Area attractions include Lark Toys in Kellogg, The National Eagle Center in Wabasha, Carley State Park and Whitewater State Park, the Weaver Dunes and numerous DNR areas in the Whitewater, Zumbro and Mississippi River Valleys.

Most are within fifteen minutes to a half-hour from Plainview and offer year‑round activities and interpretive centers.

Lakeside Foods and our family of companies welcomes people of all backgrounds and the varied ideas they bring to the workplace. Being an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer is part of our heritage and culture. We recruit, hire and promote employees based on qualifications and merit, without regard to race, religion, age, gender, disability, marital or veteran status. Lakeside Foods participates in E-Verify.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities