HR Coordinator - Attendance

Pilgrim's; Mount Pleasant (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision coverage

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Paid Time Off

401(k) company match

Career development opportunities

Competitive hourly rate: $18.25

Job summary

Pilgrim’s, a leading global food company, is seeking an Attendance HR Coordinator to monitor daily attendance, manage leave requests, and ensure policy compliance. The role acts as a liaison between employees, supervisors, payroll, and HR, driving reliable attendance reporting and engagement.

The position requires 1–3 years of related experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and attendance systems.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1–3 years experience in HR, attendance management, or related administrative roles preferred.
• Experience with timekeeping and attendance management systems preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication, organizational, and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain daily attendance records and timekeeping data.
• Review attendance exceptions, tardiness, absenteeism, and approved leaves.
• Communicate attendance trends to supervisors and management.
• Administer attendance policies consistently and professionally.
• Prepare attendance reports and trend analyses for management.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee records and assist with coaching on attendance.

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Timekeeping systems

Job description

Description

HR Coordinator - Attendance

At Pilgrim’s,Safety Is A Condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first - always.

The Attendance HR Coordinator is responsible for monitoring employee attendance, maintaining attendance records, tracking leave and time-off requests, and supporting compliance with company attendance policies. This position serves as a key liaison between employees, supervisors, payroll, and Human Resources to ensure accurate attendance reporting, timely communication, and consistent policy administration. The Attendance HR Coordinator helps drive workforce reliability by identifying attendance trends, addressing attendance-related concerns, and supporting employee engagement and retention initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain daily employee attendance records and timekeeping systems.
• Review attendance exceptions, missed punches, tardiness, absenteeism, and leave occurrences.
• Communicate attendance issues and trends to supervisors and management.
• Administer attendance policies consistently and professionally.
• Coordinate and track employee approved absences.
• Maintain accurate attendance documentation and employee records.
• Prepare attendance reports, metrics, and trend analyses for management review.
• Process attendance-related disciplinary documentation in accordance with company policy.
• Assist with employee coaching and counseling related to attendance concerns.
• Respond to employee questions regarding attendance balances, policies, and leave programs.
• Conduct attendance audits to ensure compliance with company policies and labor regulations.
• Participate in employee orientation and communicate attendance expectations to new hires.
• Support Human Resources initiatives, employee engagement activities, and retention efforts.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee and company information.
• Update employee files and help maintain an organized filing system.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Need

• Education: High School Diploma/GED.
• Experience: 1-3 years of Human Resources, attendance management, administrative, or related experience preferred. Experience with timekeeping and attendance management systems preferred. Working knowledge of HR policies, procedures, and employment regulations preferred.
• Skills: Effective communication both orally and in writing, capable of independent decision-making. Strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and Outlook. Excellent organizational and time management skills. Strong attention to detail and accuracy. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Working Conditions: Office setting with frequent interaction with employees, supervisors and management. Frequent use of computer, telephone and HR information systems.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to sit, stand and walk for extended periods. Ability to, occasionally lift up to 45 pounds. Ability to work in an office and production environment as needed.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is required.

Why Work for Pilgrim’s?

• Schedule: Monday – Friday with occasional weekends; 6:00am-3:00pm. May require flexibility to support multiple shifts, including early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays as business needs require.
• Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;
• Paid Time Off: Sick leave, vacation, company observed holidays or, any other statutorily required paid leave;
• 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;
• Base hourly rate: $18.25/hour
• Career Development: Our company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs;
• Better Futures

The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.

About us: Pilgrim’s is a leading global food company with more than 62,000 team members worldwide. The company processes, prepares, packages, and delivers fresh, frozen, and value-added food products for customers in more than 100 countries. Pilgrim’s operates protein processing plants and prepared foods facilities in 14 states, Puerto Rico, Mexico, the U.K, the Republic of Ireland and continental Europe.

Our vision: Become the best and most respected company in our industry creating the opportunity of a better future for our team members.

Our core values are: Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity

EOE, including disability/vets

Unsolicited Assistance: Pilgrim's does not accept unsolicited assistance from any recruitment vendors for any of our open jobs. All resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee at Pilgrim's or via the applicant tracking system, in any form without a valid written request and search agreement previously approved by HR, will be solely owned by Pilgrim's. No fees will be paid should the candidate be hired by Pilgrim's because of an unsolicited referral.