HR Coordinator

empirical foods, inc.; Garden City (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

empirical foods, inc. is seeking an HR Coordinator to support employee experience in a manufacturing setting. You’ll assist with onboarding, benefits enrollment, and day-to-day HR tasks to keep operations running smoothly.

You will collaborate with managers, handle inquiries, and ensure confidential handling of sensitive information while maintaining accurate records and timely HR processes.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting HR functions or payroll is a plus.
• High School diploma or equivalent; college coursework preferred.
• Bilingual Spanish/English is helpful for workplace communication.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted HR resource and assist with employee self-service tools.
• Support time-off requests, address changes, and general HR inquiries.
• Administer leave programs (FMLA/LOA) with confidentiality.
• Process payroll data and maintain accurate personnel files.
• Coordinate interview schedules and onboarding with hiring managers.
• Assist with benefits enrollment and orientation for new hires.
• Handle general office duties and data entry; contribute to special projects.

Skills

MS Office

Organization

Communication

Bilingual Spanish/English

Discretion

Education

High School diploma

2 years college preferred

Job description

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.

Responsibilities

Employee Support & Administration

• 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.

Payroll & Records Management

• 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.

HR Operations

• 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.

Talent Acquisition & Onboarding

• 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.

Additional

• Ability to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.
• Must have regular and punctual attendance.

Qualifications

Skills and Abilities

• 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.

Demonstrated Competencies

• 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.

Physical Requirements

• Office setting within a manufacturing environment. Position will take you onto the plant floor requiring proper protective equipment.

Experience: Previous Human Resources experience is preferred, would consider payroll or similar office experience in lieu. Education: High School diploma or equivalent, or verifiable ability to perform essential job functions. Minimum of 2 years of college is preferred. Department: Human Resources