HR Coordinator

Wayne Farms; Pendergrass (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne Farms is seeking a Recruiting Coordinator to assist hourly recruiting by screening candidates through the job offer process and ensuring pre-employment tasks are complete. Responsibilities include data entry in Workday, verifying rehire status, and coordinating job previews and paperwork for hourly employees.

This role supports staffing strategies to attract qualified candidates and aims to establish Wayne Farms as an employer of choice in the poultry industry.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated clerical experience; HR exposure preferred.
• Strong computer skills across Word, Excel, Outlook; Workday or similar HRIS preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication; multilingual skills a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with applicant tracking, review records, and disposition candidates promptly.
• Represent the company at recruiting events to build relationships in the community.
• Coordinate screening, scheduling interviews with leadership, and offer letters.
• Partner with HR leadership and field recruiters to fill positions with qualified candidates.
• Schedule new hires for orientation and complete pre-employment tasks and paperwork.

Skills

Clerical experience

HR background

Microsoft Office

Workday experience

English communication

Confidentiality

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Workday

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Teams

Job description

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

The Recruiting Coordinator will be primarily responsible for assisting with the hourly recruiting process by screening qualified candidates through the job offer process and ensure pre-employment tasks are complete, such as hourly new hire data entry, validating rehire status, job previews, and paperwork completion for our hourly employees. This role implements staffing strategies to attract qualified candidates and establish Wayne‑Sanderson Farms as an employer of choice in the poultry industry.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:

• Assist with the management of applicant tracking within Workday ATS system; review all applicant records, disposition candidates in a timely manner and follow up with leads on any unresolved candidate statuses to ensure records are up-to-date and accurate.
• Represent and participate in recruiting events (job fairs, open houses, etc.) to build and foster strong relationships within the community, schools, local agencies, etc., introduce and build on the company brand to make Wayne‑Sanderson Farms a company of choice with qualified applicants.
• Assist in coordinating the recruiting process including screening qualified candidates to ensure candidates are aware of duties, environment, etc., schedule and participate in interviews with appropriate production, feed mill or hatchery leadership and recommend best candidate for opening.
• Partner with Senior Field Recruiter/Field Recruiter to understand positions and duties to ensure positions are filled with qualified candidates.
• Partner with HR Leadership on the job bid process and openings to interview and create/present offer letters.
• Check rehire status at time of application in Workday and other historical databases and merge records if needed
• Partner with HR staff to schedule new hires for orientation, paperwork completion, job previews, etc. to ensure a positive new hire experience for incoming employees
• Perform additional relevant duties as assigned.

Supervisor Responsibilities

• None. This is an individual contributor role with required competencies: Functional/Technical Skills, Action Oriented, Problem Solving, Learning on the Fly, and Interpersonal Savvy

EDUCATION And CERTIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or equivalent

Experience And Skills

• Demonstrated relevant clerical experience; experience within the human resources field strongly preferred
• Strong computer skills with the ability to work with multiple Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, etc.); knowledge/ experience within Workday or other similar HCM system preferred
• Must have the ability to effectively communicate in English, both verbal and written, with internal and external customers in a timely and professional manner; ability to communicate in multiple languages preferred
• Ability to work effectively with others, possessing tact and discretion and demonstrate a high level of confidentiality in all matters
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills with the ability to prioritize
• Self-starter who demonstrates strong initiative and sense of urgency, with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Safety Requirements

• Follow and ensure others follow departmental and company safety policies and programs
• Wear required protective equipment in all areas where mandatory

Physical Requirements

• Ability to remain stationary for extended periods of time
• Ability to work non-standard hours (i.e. holidays, weekends and/or extended shifts) as required per business needs

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.