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Office and HR Assistant

Conagra Brands

Waterloo, IA · Posted November 12, 2026

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About the job

Shift: 8:30 AM-4:30 PM

Hourly Rate: $23.00 an hour

Reporting to the Plant Human Resources Team, you will provide administrative and HR support to plant operations and serve as a key point of contact for employees, visitors, vendors, and business partners. You will manage confidential records, coordinate office operations, prepare reports, track attendance and vacation, and provide general administrative support across the plant.

A Taste of Your Responsibilities

Perform general administrative and office duties, including document management, filing, mail distribution, record maintenance, and ordering supplies.

Coordinate appointments, onsite meetings, events, and plant functions while supporting reception for guests, vendors, and phone inquiries.

Provide administrative support to the Human Resources team and respond to routine employee, visitor, and business partner questions.

Prepare standard reports by gathering, compiling, and summarizing data.

Manage multiple priorities, resolve routine issues independently, and escalate more complex matters as needed.

Identify opportunities to improve processes and operational efficiency.

Ingredients Required for Your Success

High school diploma or GED required.

3+ years of administrative, office support, or human resources experience, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

Proficiency using computer systems and business software applications.

Strong analytical skills with experience gathering, researching, and evaluating information.

Physical Requirements

More information on the essential tasks and facility will be shared during the hiring process. Please be aware that in a manufacturing environment, the noise levels can be high and the temperatures may vary. Depending on the role, physical and environmental requirements can differ but include:

Being on your feet, walking around the facility, climbing stairs/ladders or kneeling for extended periods of time.

Performing consistent repetitive tasks.

Frequently lifting, pushing or carrying materials.

Days in office: 5

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Anticipated Close Date: January 8, 2027

Location: Waterloo, Iowa

Our Benefits

We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role:

Health: Medical, dental and vision insurance, company-paid life, accident and disability insurance

Wealth: Great pay, 401(k)/pension eligibility, financial wellness programs and stock purchase plan

Growth: Career development opportunities, employee resource groups and team collaboration

Balance: Paid-time off and volunteer opportunities

Our Company

At Conagra Brands, we have a rich heritage of making great food. We aspire to have the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in food. As a member of our 18,000+ person team across 40+ locations, you are empowered to reach your potential, make an impact and own your career. We're in the business of building champions – within our people and our iconic brands like Birds Eye®, Slim Jim® and Reddi-Wip®.

Our focus on innovation extends beyond making great food, it also reflects our commitment to embracing new solutions that positively impact our team, the communities we serve and the health of our planet. Foodies Welcome.

Conagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state or local law. Reasonable accommodation may be made upon request.