HR Coordinator

Carlton Farms; Carlton (OR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Carlton Farms is seeking an HR Coordinator to serve as the on-site HR presence at our USDA-inspected pork processing facility. This hands-on role focuses on recruiting, general HR support, and safety coordination with Operations.

You will manage attendance, provide payroll backup, maintain HRIS records, and assist with employee engagement initiatives in a fast-paced production environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate degree preferred.
• 1+ years HR, recruiting, or admin support in a production setting preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish required.
• Knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Experience with HRIS is a plus.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Comfortable in a production environment and wearing PPE.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruiting for entry-level production roles, including postings, screening, interviewing, and offering coordination.
• Support new hire onboarding and ensure proper documentation, including I-9 completion.
• Provide basic workers’ compensation support, including Form 801 for reported injuries.
• Support the site safety program for an 85-person facility, tracking training and assisting with safety meetings.
• Track and administer daily attendance; follow up on attendance policy compliance.
• Serve as backup for payroll processing; ensure continuity when primary payroll contact is unavailable.
• Maintain accurate employee records in HRIS and personnel files.
• Serve as a point of contact for attendance, timekeeping, and general HR inquiries.
• Support HR initiatives focused on employee engagement and communication.
• Prepare basic reports related to recruiting activity, attendance, and headcount.
• Provide support for special projects and other HR functions as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Discretion with confidential info

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree in HR or related field (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

HRIS systems

Job description

Description

The HR Coordinator serves as the on-site HR presence for Carlton Farms, built around three core pillars: recruiting, general HR support, and safety support. This is a hands-on, execution-focused role well suited for someone who enjoys recruiting, staying close to safety and compliance on the floor, and working within the daily rhythm of a production operation.

Key Responsibilities

Recruiting

• Lead full-cycle recruiting for entry-level production roles, including job postings, screening, interviewing, and coordinating offers.
• Support new hire onboarding and ensure proper documentation, including I-9 completion.

Safety

• Provide basic workers’ compensation support, including completing and submitting Form 801 for reported injuries.
• Support the site safety program for an 85-person facility, in partnership with Operations, including tracking training completion and assisting with safety meetings.

General HR Support

• Track and administer daily employee attendance, following up with employees and supervisors on attendance policy compliance.
• Serve as backup for payroll processing, ensuring continuity when the primary payroll contact is unavailable.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records in HRIS and personnel files.
• Serve as a point of contact for employee questions regarding attendance, timekeeping, and general HR inquiries.
• Support HR initiatives focused on employee engagement and communication.
• Prepare basic reports related to recruiting activity, attendance, and headcount tracking.
• Provide support for special projects and other HR functions as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• 1+ years of experience in HR, recruiting, or administrative support, ideally in an agricultural or production environment.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish required.
• Knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Google); experience with HRIS systems a plus.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Comfortable working in a production environment and wearing required PPE when needed.

Working Conditions

• Office-based with frequent interaction on the production floor of a USDA-inspected pork processing facility.
• Regular presence in harvest and processing areas, with exposure to the sights, sounds, and smells associated with livestock slaughter and meat processing.
• Exposure to refrigerated and cold-storage environments, loud noises, and production equipment.
• Required to wear PPE appropriate to a meat processing environment, including in areas where animals are harvested.