Tovala

HR/Facility Admin Assistant (Bilingual)

Chicago, Illinois, U.S.

Full-Time

On-site

$55,000 – $65,000 per year

TLDR

Coordinate employee events, production planning, attendance, training, facility access, and vendor compliance.

We’re Tovala, a food-tech company reinventing home cooking to save consumers time. Through an innovative combination of hardware, software, and fresh food delivery, we make it incredibly simple for anyone to prepare and enjoy delicious, home-cooked meals without sacrificing time to do whatever matters to them. Through our superior technology, product experience and food quality, we have separated Tovala from the busy pack of other meal delivery businesses. In the process, we’ve amassed a loyal, rapidly growing following and our retention, product engagement and customer NPS are all best-in-class. We’ve raised over $100mm from great investors like Left Lane Capital, Origin Ventures, Y Combinator and Comcast Ventures and have invested strongly in building a unique culture that fosters growth, personal development and camaraderie.

As an HR/Facility Admin Assistant (Bilingual), you will be responsible for assisting with human resources duties and plant operations. Some crucial responsibilities include organizing company events, arranging employee training, time & attendance, and facility purchases. You will also be the friendly first point of contact for visitors to our facility.

The schedule for this position is 6:00 am - 3:00 pm five days per week onsite in Chicago (Pershing Road), IL.

This position is a full-time, on-site position with guaranteed work through May 2027. In May of 2027, the assignment may end depending on business needs when we transition to our new facility in Winfield, IL.

How you'll spend your time

Front desk and receptionist duties, such as answering phones and greeting guests

Facilitating cross-channel feedback from employees to management

Working with team leaders, managers, and department heads to learn departmental needs and goals

Plan, organize and execute company events (e.g. summer BBQ, monthly all-hands meeting, unboxing events, holiday celebrations, etc.)

Assist with Production reports including the Meals Per Hour (MPH) tracker and other daily labor reports

Assist with coordinating employee schedules for weekly production planning

Manage hourly employee time cards (updating/editing as necessary), and tracking attendance (call outs, NCNS, tardy, etc)Manage timesheets for Temporary associates, and tracking attendance.

Track labor hours for MPH reportsTrack and manage inventory of office supplies for production and assist with sanitation orders

Assist in handling expense reporting and invoices

Assist with facilitating interviews and new hire orientation for production employees

Establish and maintain relationships with Vendors and Contractors, ensuring compliance with GMPs, and safety/security requirements

Manage secure access to the facility, issue key fobs/proximity badges to employees

Assist with facilitating GMP and Safety Trainings and tracking completion

Assist with HR projects, including compliance, training, and communication

Administrative and office tasks as needed Other duties as assigned

About you

Bilingual in English & Spanish

Detail oriented with exceptional self-awareness and accountability

Sharp problem-solving skills paired with a proactive mindset

Very strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and multitask

Must be able to work into the beginning or end of 3rd shift schedule to meet with production team, at least once a month

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

Handle all company information with the utmost confidentiality, including employee records, employee/management conversations, and company documents

Comfortable and confident with translating conversations and company announcements

Fluency with modern technology such as a computer, Microsoft Office products, Slack, Google docs, printer setup, and troubleshooting as needed

1+ years of administrative and/or HR experience

Intermediate level competency with Google Sheet or Microsoft Excel.

Compensation & Benefits:

Tovala uses market data, geography, and placement of internal employees to determine salary. Additionally, we offer all employees real ownership in the company in the form of a competitive equity package.

- Flexible paid time off (with a minimum of 15 days off you are highly encouraged to take)

- Comprehensive healthcare coverage we really invest in

- 401k with match

- Free Tovala Smart Oven and discounted Tovala meals

- Paid holidays and our winter holiday office shutdown where the offices and facilities close for a week around Christmas and New Years

- Various other perks - recognition programs, continued learning stipend, casual dress code, in-office coffee, snacks and drinks, and Tovala swag

Our Values

> Put the Team First: We put what is best for the broader team ahead of what is best for ourselves or our immediate department.

> Get S#!t Done (Well): We celebrate people at all levels for delivering high impact work that expands the bounds of what we’re able to do.

> Connect the Dots: We engage with curiosity to learn how our work impacts others so that we can problem-solve holistically and work collaboratively.

> Be Direct: We share our perspective openly and directly, even when it feels difficult to do so.

> Embrace the Obstacles: We rise to meet challenges with a sense of urgency, resolve, and optimism.

> Champion the Customer: We consider and prioritize our customer in all of our decisions

At Tovala we‘re committed to building a workplace that represents a variety of backgrounds, skills, and perspectives and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Everyone is welcome here!

Benefits

Equity Compensation

real ownership in the company in the form of a competitive equity package

Free Meals & Snacks

snacks and drinks

Health Insurance

Comprehensive healthcare coverage we really invest in

Learning Budget

continued learning stipend

Tovala swag

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays and our winter holiday office shutdown where the offices and facilities close for a week around Christmas and New Years

Tovala

Tovala is a food-tech company that combines innovative hardware, software, and fresh food delivery to transform home cooking. We simplify meal preparation, making it quick and convenient for anyone to enjoy chef-prepared meals without the hassle. Our unique approach sets us apart in the crowded meal delivery market, attracting a loyal and engaged customer base.

Founded: Founded 2017
Employees: 201-500 employees
Industry: Food Products
Total raised: $69M raised

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