FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Job Status: Part-time Work Schedule: Varies Reports To: Assistant HR Manager Amount of Travel Required: N/A Messina Hof Company Overview: Established in 1977, Messina Hof was developed from a family owned and operated vineyard and winery in Bryan, Texas. Messina Hof is dedicated to high quality world-class wine production and genuine hospitality in its winery and resort facilities located in Bryan, Fredericksburg, Grapevine, and Richmond Texas. Messina Hof has doubled in size since 2012, and its annual wine production has grown to more than 200,000 gallons. Messina Hofs continued dedication to innovation, excellence, and family traditions is exemplified in its premium wines of distinction and landmark wine country destinations. It has also been continuously named the most awarded winery in Texas. Messina Hof is made up of a team of honest and passionate people of character that desire to be part of a rapidly growing company in an exciting and thriving industry. POSITION SUMMARY The Human Resources Assistant/Recruiter will be responsible for supporting the Administrative offices in recruiting including, screening, interviewing, referencing and advertising and publicizing all positions throughout the Company. This position will also be responsible analyzing, collecting and implementing data processes for necessary projects and tasks. This position will perform routine clerical and administrative functions in order to streamline office functions, increase efficiency and improve communication. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Reasonable Accommodations Statement To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Essential Functions: * Screen, reference and track application history on all job applicants and receive and process job applications * Interview job applicants to obtain and verify information used to screen and evaluate them * Notify applicants of acceptance or rejection of employment * Act as liaison with area employment agencies, advertising agencies, temporary agencies and local area communities for filling open positions * Create contacts within the industry and attend career fairs for recruiting and company recognition and develop working relationships within colleges and university to aid in recruiting * Research and recommend new sources for active and passive candidate recruiting * Complete and maintain weekly report on employment activity in recruiting system and Excel spreadsheet * Maintain job descriptions and update accordingly * Communicate with department managers on a consistent basis for identifying current hiring and forecasted needs * Provide general human resources support, as needed including but not limited to file maintenance and records retention * Assist and facilitate preparation of offer packages then send offers to potential new hire * Assist and facilitate new employee orientation packages and oversee on-boarding process (conducting orientation, system training, etc.) * Analyze statistical data and reports to identify and determine causes of personnel problems and develop recommendations for improvement of organization's personnel policies and practices * Assist with reconciliation projects and auditing * Assist with administering and interpreting all employee benefit programs. * Assist with management and resolution of employee relations issues. Assist employees in understanding company policies and provide appropriate training and development programs. * Perform other duties as required including assisting other departments as needed Qualifications POSITION QUALIFICATIONS * Related degree or 1-3 year's work experience. * Type 45-50 wpm. * Must have a valid Drivers License * Must have good people skills * Must be detail oriented * Excellent communication skills - ability to handle all communication between customers, employees and vendors. * Must have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Microsoft Word and Excel. * Must be self-motivated, ethical, adaptable and have the ability to work independently to meet deadlines. * Must have active TABC and Food Handler certifications at all times. PHYSICAL DEMANDS While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk and sit. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, and crouch. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Messina Hof Wine Cellars, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.