HR Coordinator - Attendance

Pilgrim's; Texas; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision, Medical, Dental coverage

Paid Time Off

401(k) company match

Base hourly rate $18.25

Career development

Better Futures

Job summary

Pilgrim’s is seeking an Attendance HR Coordinator to manage daily attendance records, timekeeping, and leave requests. You will serve as a liaison among employees, supervision, payroll, and HR to ensure accurate reporting and consistent policy enforcement.

The role requires 1–3 years in HR/attendance management, strong communication skills, and bilingual English/Spanish abilities. The position operates on an on-site schedule in Texas with standard business hours and occasional overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma/GED.
• Experience: 1-3 years of HR, attendance management, administrative, or related experience preferred. Experience with timekeeping and attendance management systems preferred.
• Skills: Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational abilities; bilingual English/Spanish is required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain daily attendance records and timekeeping systems.
• Review attendance exceptions, tardiness, and leave occurrences.
• Communicate attendance issues to supervisors and management.
• Administer attendance policies consistently and professionally.
• Coordinate and track approved absences and maintain records.
• Prepare attendance reports and trend analyses for management.
• Respond to employee questions regarding attendance balances and policies.
• Conduct attendance audits to ensure policy compliance.
• Assist with coaching related to attendance concerns.
• Support HR initiatives and employee engagement efforts.

Skills

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Conflict resolution

Time management

Teamwork

Independent work

Written communication

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

HRIS

Job 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 Resource s, attendance management, administrative, or related experience preferred. Experience with timekeeping and attendance management systems preferred. Working knowledge of HR policies, procedu rs, 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

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

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.

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.