Bilingual Administrative Assistant

At Johnsonville, we use our business to build our people. If you're passionate about making a difference, we want you to help make our products, our processes, our communities and each other better. Wisconsin-based Johnsonville is the No. 1 national sausage brand enjoyed in 45 countries. Founded in 1945 by the late Ralph F. and Alice Stayer, our company is 2,000 members strong and remains privately owned today. Come join our family-owned company!

Johnsonville, LLC 

Receptionist / Human Resources Admin. Assistant 

Position Overview: 

As the Receptionist / Human Resources Assistant, you’ll have the opportunity to support the Members of the Johnsonville Holton facility and the Human Resources Team with day-to-day needs as well as strategic planning, future event scheduling, plant-wide administrative tasks and Human Resources support. 

Responsibilities: 

• Provide administrative support for Human Resources and all other departments at Johnsonville Holton 
• Greet internal and external customers 
• Provide Spanish translation both written and verbal for all Johnsonville Holton needs such as meetings and documents 
• Professionally answer the main line, transfer calls, and page Members as needed 
• Assist members with user data – new hire information, address changes, K-4, W-4 and other member information 
• Maintain confidentiality with Human Resources related issues 
• Coordinate new member benefit orientation materials and packets 
• Assist HR Generalist in preparing new members for orientation which includes pre-employment screenings, offer letters, new hire process/paperwork, member photos, E-Verify, etc. 
• Assist members as needed 
• Submit reimbursement programs for members such as member orders, referrals, fitness programs, training/education, computer and fitness loans 
• Assist all departments with various data entry tasks 
• Maintain various communication tools (i.e. bulletin boards, conference room meeting postings, daily break room monitor information) 
• Retrieve incoming mail from the mailbox and distribute it daily 
• Prepare outgoing mail as well as FedEx, UPS and other parcels 
• Assist with the planning and scheduling of various events (meetings, celebrations, picnics, training opportunities, holiday meals etc.) 
• Maintain various pieces of office equipment with supplies and schedule maintenance when needed 
• Schedule meetings, create and distribute reminder postings for scheduled meetings and events 
• Support annual engagement survey, audits and Indirect Open Enrollment administration 
• Assistance with planning and administration of company initiatives and projects 
• All other duties as assigned 

Education: 

• High school diploma required 
• College Degree or Certification preferred 

Experience: 

• 3-5 years prior administrative experience, required 

Skills and Competencies: 

• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft programs including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint (presentation building and spreadsheet development) 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including great phone presence 
• Demonstrated ability to take and publish clear, concise, and timely communications 
• Organized and detailed, yet flexible 
• Discretion and proven ability to maintain confidentiality 
• Proven customer service background and the ability to work with a wide range of people and personalities 
• Proven ability to prioritize and manage workflow with frequent interruptions (time management) 
• Must enjoy being challenged with a variety of activities and responsibilities 
• Strong preference will be given to bilingual candidates (English/Spanish) 

Date:                                          November 3, 2025 

Location:                                   Holton Kansas 

                                                   (Our office is about a ½ hour north of Topeka) 

Coach:                                       Idania Velasquez, Member Services Generalist 

(We don’t have bosses at Johnsonville. We have Coaches. They are there to help you develop your talents. They cannot make you run laps.) 

Member Status:                       Fulltime, Hourly 

(At Johnsonville, you are not an employee. You are a Member and, yes, Membership has its privileges – like the ability to buy sausage at great discounts. Our more traditional benefits are great, too.) 

Referral Bonus: Refer a new member and you’re BOTH eligible for a $1,000 referral reward (paid out in increments over the new hire’s first 6 months of service)! 

About our Company 

Since 1945, our family-owned band of sausage-makers has invented better ways to make, eat and prepare crave-able sausage. Today, we are 2,000 Members strong. We sell our famous sausage in all 50 United States and more than 40 countries. We have a culture built on the idea that if we make developing your talents our top priority, great business results will follow naturally. We call it The Johnsonville Way. It has been our secret sauce for decades, and we hope you get to experience it for yourself! 

How to Apply:           

Internal Members:  Log into Home Page - The Grill (thegrill.johnsonville.com). Click on the MemberCentral app (left maroon sidebar) then click on the “Home” drop down and click “Careers” to apply for the position titled “Bilingual Member Services Administrative Assistant”  

External candidate: Apply on-line at: careers.johnsonville.com 

Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future. 

We value the diversity of our workforce and we embrace the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment. M/F/Vet/Disability

Johnsonville values the service Veterans and their family members have given to our country.  We support the hiring of returning service members and military spouses.