HR Administrative Assistant

Where will a UniFirst Career take you?

As an industry leader in the rental, lease and sale of uniforms and facility services products, UniFirst Corporation has grown to become one of the largest companies in the garment services industry.

UniFirst is recognized on the Forbes “Platinum 400 - Best Big Companies” List. With over 14,000 employee Team Partners and more than 250 facilities throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Europe, you are never just a number when you work for UniFirst. What sets us apart from all other companies is that we still function as a family run business. When you work for UniFirst, you’re family!

UniFirst Corporation has a strong history of promoting from within. In fact, most of UniFirst's Senior Managers have come from within the Company. Opportunities are endless for those individuals who possess a strong work ethic, a commitment to quality, and above all else, a passion for delivering quality customer service, both internally and externally.

Our culture is what makes UniFirst an organization that stands out from the rest. Are you interested in loving your job? Find out just how far a career with UniFirst can take you.

UniFirst Corporation is currently seeking an energetic and motivated administrative assistant to work with our Human Resources Team. We seek someone who is customer focused and has the proven ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously. This individual will embrace change, transparency, and accountability in this fast paced ever-changing department. This position is the first point of contact for Human Resources and as such, needs to be personable and professional.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

Provides general administrative support to the HR team including:

• Calendar management and meeting coordination 
• Manages the procurement and organization of administrative supplies, office equipment, telecommunication services, and other equipment
• Maintains all public and common areas of HR office space, ensuring a professional and modern ambience
• Voucher and prepare purchase orders and/or pay via company credit card, for all invoices for HR Department on a timely basis
• Set up and maintain vendor files
• Administer new hire orientation for Corporate office
• Support the Benefits Department with various administrative tasks
• Administers Service Awards and Employee Referral programs
• Acts as first response department liaison to employees, department heads, and external contacts
• Monitor HR Hotline routing any calls to appropriate staff members
• Takes the lead in coordinating activities for the Department and the Corporate Office, including meetings, training, and other special events etc.  
• Assists Department Managers with other resources as needed
  
  UniFirst offers a Fleet of Benefits, 50+ to be exact!

• 401K with Company Match
  
• Profit Sharing
  
• Health Insurance
  
• Employee Assistance Program
  
• Life Insurance
  
• Supplemental Life Insurance
  
• Long Term Disability
  
• Vacation
  
• Sick Time
  
• Paid Holidays
  
• Direct Payroll Deposit
  
• Tuition Reimbursement 
  
• 30% Employee Discount
  
• Employee Referral Program
  

• College degree strongly preferred
• Must have demonstrated superior communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels of management Strong work ethic
• Excellent multi- tasker
• Ability to handle confidential information are a must
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

UniFirst is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or employment against any individual on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, or any other factor protected by anti-discrimination laws