HR Coordinator

Wayne Farms LLC; Pendergrass (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne-Sanderson Farms in Georgia is seeking a Recruiting Coordinator to assist hourly recruiting, screen candidates, and manage pre-employment tasks for new hires. You will handle data entry, rehire validation, job previews, and offer paperwork while supporting staffing strategies in a poultry operations environment.

Responsibilities include maintaining applicant records in Workday, coordinating interviews with production leadership, and collaborating with HR to extend offers.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated clerical experience; HR preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft applications; Workday or similar HRMS preferred.
• Strong English communication; multilingual skills nice-to-have.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive data.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing applicant tracking in the Workday ATS.
• Review records, disposition candidates timely, follow up on statuses.
• Represent recruiting at events to build company brand in the community.
• Coordinate screening, interviews with production leadership, and offer letters.
• Partner with HR and recruiters to fill open positions and schedule orientation.
• Ensure rehire checks and data accuracy across systems.
• Perform additional related duties as assigned.

Skills

Candidate screening

Communication

Confidentiality

Organization

Initiative

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Workday ATS

Microsoft Office

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.

A career that makes an amazing difference starts at Wayne-Sanderson Farms. Formed from two leading poultry companies with humble roots in farm supply and feed manufacturing, Wayne-Sanderson Farms is built on over a century’s worth of industry expertise and excellence in operation. Our family at Wayne-Sanderson Farms is now more than 26,000 team members and over 2,000 family farmers strong, and still growing as the nation’s third largest poultry producer. By starting your career with a leader in the industry, you can develop your skills in a wide variety of operations while enjoying unique benefits such as our professional development opportunities.