Title: HR Specialist
Location: Taber, AB
Job Requisition ID: Req-271339
Time Type: Full time
About Lamb Weston
You’ve probably enjoyed our fries without even knowing it! As a leading manufacturer in our industry, we inspire and bring people together with foods they love and trust. Our customer base includes international food service providers, restaurants, and households in over 100 countries around the world.
A highly innovative global corporation with a start-up mindset, we empower every individual to make a genuine difference. You’ll gain access to hands-on training to fuel your growth and success, explore opportunities for new solutions, and you’ll join a winning team of 10,000+ people all dedicated to raising the bar – together.
If you have a strong drive for results, a desire to help us bring the world together through our fries, and are ready for a fresh challenge, we want to hear from you.
Job Description Summary
The HR Specialist is responsible for providing daily administrative assistance and for maintaining detailed records to support Human Resources initiatives and activities.
Duties may include assisting with or maintaining announcements/team member communications, training, orientation, records management, timecards/payroll, and other administrative tasks to ensure HR policies and procedures are met.
Job Description
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Assists and serves as an HR representative on assigned projects, programs, and team member/community engagement activities.
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Addresses team member questions or concerns and determines an appropriate course of action.
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Updates and manages team member information/bulletin boards including company policy documents, announcements/events, benefits details, and/or legally required notices.
- Assists with hiring and onboarding activities including but not limited to interviews, new hire orientation, hiring manager assistance, and other hiring administrative processes.
- Assists with ensuring accurate processing of payroll which may include the use of payroll software and sending final approvals to the finance office and HR Manager.
- Ensures and supports HR compliance with local and statutory laws and regulations.
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Creates employee schedules and tracks time and attendance for all hourly team members.
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Maintains confidentiality in managing sensitive HR/employee information.
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Assists with HR initiatives and grows team member engagement to create a culture aligned with our values: Teamwork, Empowerment, Integrity, Inclusion, and a Drive for Results
Basic & Preferred Qualifications
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High school diploma or equivalent required.
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Accredited degree in Human Resources, Business or related field preferred.
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Prior work experience maintaining timekeeping, payroll, or Human Resources compliance systems and processes preferred.
- Prior work experience in a customer service and/or manufacturing environment preferred.
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Ability to support team members in a 24 hour/7 day a week manufacturing operations environment required.
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Computer proficiency with software systems including but not limited to Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.) required.
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Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written; Strong interpersonal skills required.
Industry-Competitive Benefits
Coupled with our compensation and bonus incentive programs, our benefits deliver rewards that are market competitive. Some of the most attractive elements of our benefit programs include:
Health Insurance Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision
Matching RRSP program
Competitive compensation package including off-shift premiums and quarterly performance bonuses
Opportunities for growth and advancement
Comprehensive on-the-job training & development
Employee Assistance Program services – mental health and other concierge-type services
Benefits may vary based on location, job role/level, job status, and/or the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreements.
Anticipated Close Date
The anticipated close date is a good faith estimate for when this job will be closed. Some jobs may be unposted or filled earlier or later than the Anticipated Close Date depending on interview processes and business needs.
Anticipated Close Date: 09/22/2026
Equal Opportunity Employer
Lamb Weston is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law
