Administrative & HR Coordinator

The Company:

Pacific Aerospace & Electronics (PacAero) is seeking an Administrative & HR Coordinator to join our team. A successful candidate is committed to pushing the boundaries of performance and innovation. Join us and connect your career to the future!

PacAero’s core businesses include an array of electronic connectors and housings for the world’s most extreme environments. 

PacAero is primarily located in Wenatchee, WA with a remote manufacturing site, Bonded Metals, located in Sequim, WA. Working together, we employ proprietary technologies, best practices engineering, and specialized manufacturing techniques to produce hermetic connectors and electronic packaging that perform in the world’s most extreme environments. PacAero’s products are hard at work in medical components, such as cardiac-function devices, on key aerospace & defense programs, in space and deep below the earth's surface.

The Position:

Job Summary 

The Administrative & HR Coordinator is responsible for assisting the HR team in aspects of employee engagement and event planning. This person will have work-order scanning duties, and will manage all front desk operations, all while ensuring compliance with company policies and federal/state laws. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of front desk/receptionist experience.

Schedule: Mon-Fri, 7:30am to 4:00pm

Primary Responsibilities:

• Work enthusiastically and cooperatively with all employees.
• Willingness to adapt work schedule to company needs.
• Attendance / Punctuality: Is consistently at work and on time.
• Following company handbook policy and company’s cell phone policy.
• Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned by area Lead or Supervisor
• Observe safety regulations and follow protective equipment requirements. Report hazardous observations to Management personnel.
• Follow daily clean up and housekeeping procedures.
• Comply with all quality, safety, and work-related rules and regulations.
• Complete tasks in a timely manner.

Reception/HR Responsibilities:

• Scan work orders in compliance with ITAR regulations
• Plan and facilitate all PacAero parties, employee appreciation events, and holiday events
• Support HR with tasks related to purchasing and employee engagement
• Facilitate a peer recognition program
• Maintain and stock the coffee station in lobby
• Maintain office supply inventory
• Greet and help direct PacAero visitors
• Screening for visitors
• Assist in the production of monthly internal newsletter
• Facilitate aspects of the continuous improvement program
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits:

PacAero provides equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.

At PacAero, we strive to create an inclusive and supportive work environment, and our benefits package is a reflection of this commitment. Our benefit offerings include:

• · Insurance Benefits: We provide our employees with access to a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and long-term care to ensure they can prioritize their health and well-being.
• · Paid Time Off (PTO): We believe in the importance of work-life balance, so we offer generous PTO allowances that accrue with each pay period so that our employees can rest and recharge, spend time with family and friends, or pursue personal interests.
• · Paid Holidays: We recognize the importance of spending time with loved ones during holidays, so our employees receive paid holidays to celebrate and enjoy these moments.
• · Growth Participation Units (GPUs): We provide growth participation units (GPUs) to our employees, which represent a share of the company's growth and success. Our GPUs are issued to all employees and as we increase the value of our business, they grow in value as well. When our current private equity firms sells the company, GPUs will be paid out, with all employees sharing in the profits from the sale.
• · 401(k) w/ Matching: We offer a 100% match, up to 4%, to help our employees save for their future.
• · Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurances: We want to ensure that our employees are protected in case of unexpected circumstances, and provide short-term & long-term disability insurances, entirely employer paid.
• · Tuition Reimbursement: We believe in continuous learning and development and offer tuition reimbursement to support our employees' educational goals.
• · Additional Perks: Our employees enjoy a range of additional benefits such as dependable work schedules, overtime opportunities, term life & AD&D insurance, corporate gym membership discounts, and more.

Due to ITAR Requirements, all PacAero employees must be classified as US Persons and are required to show proof upon hire. *U.S. Person as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.15 of the ITAR: U.S. Person means a person who is a lawful permanent resident as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). It also means any corporation, business association, partnership, society, trust, or any other entity, organization or group that is incorporated to do business in the United States.

PacAero provides equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentials functions.

  Essential: 

• Read, write, speak and comprehend the English language. (Bilingual in Spanish is a plus!)
• Computer use competencies
• Must be able to follow basic instructions
• Must be able to retain information
• Maintain strict confidentiality and professional discretion 
• Dependability: Follows instructions, responds to management direction
• Take responsibility for own actions
• Seek out duties to ensure you are consistently productive
• Identify process improvements
• Demonstrates independent thinking with problem-solving skills
• Support company/management decisions

Education/Previous Experience Requirements:

• High School graduate or equivalent
• 2+ years of customer service, reception or administrative experience
• Strong attention to details and organization skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Familiar with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Teams, and Sharepoint

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

• Office-based role with occasional time spent walking the production floor
• Must be able to sit or stand at a desk for extended periods
• Occasionally lift up to 25 lbs

In addition, all employees of PA&E are expected to:

• Promote teamwork and cooperative effort 
• Maintain a clean, safe, and unobstructed work area 
• Provide customers with the highest quality of products and services
• Report to work as scheduled