Plant HR Coordinator

empirical foods•Garden City, KS

12d

About The Position

Overview Join Our Team and Make an Impact on Employee Experience We're looking for a detail-oriented HR Coordinator to support our growing team and help create a positive workplace culture, from welcoming new hires to supporting our team members throughout their journey with us. Why Join Us? As an HR Coordinator, you'll play a vital role in shaping our workplace culture and supporting our most important asset—our people. You'll gain broad HR experience while making a meaningful difference in employees' daily work lives.

Requirements

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
Excellent organizational skills with ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
Bilingual abilities (Spanish/English).
Professional discretion when handling confidential information.
Detail-oriented - You catch the small things that make a big difference.
People-focused - You genuinely enjoy helping others succeed.
Tech-savvy - You're comfortable learning new systems and software.
Communicator - You connect effectively with employees at all levels.
Problem-solver - You approach challenges with a solutions mindset.
Trustworthy - You handle sensitive information with integrity.
Office setting within a manufacturing environment.
Position will take you onto the plant floor requiring proper protective equipment.
Previous Human Resources experience is preferred, would consider payroll or similar office experience in lieu.
High School diploma or equivalent, or verifiable ability to perform essential job functions.
Minimum of 2 years of college is preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as a trusted resource for HR questions and assist with employee self-service tools.
Support employees with time-off requests, address changes, and general HR inquiries.
Administer leave programs (FMLA and LOA) with care and confidentiality.
Help employees understand and enroll in benefit programs.
Process and audit payroll data, including overtime, absences, and time-off.
Maintain accurate and compliant personnel files.
Track attendance and administer progression increases for hourly employees.
Coordinate performance review schedules for management team.
Manage equipment inventory and distribution.
Support the internal job bid process.
Handle general office duties including data entry, filing, and phone support.
Contribute to special projects and initiatives as needed.
Partner with hiring managers to review applications and conduct interviews.
Coordinate background checks and pre-employment physicals.
Extend job offers and guide new hires through their first days.
Create welcoming orientation experiences that set employees up for success.
Ability to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Perform all other duties as assigned.
Must have regular and punctual attendance.