HR Coordinator - Onboarding, Payroll & Engagement

Cacique Foods; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Cacique Foods in Amarillo, TX seeks a Human Resources Coordinator to provide administrative and operational support across HR functions in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You will assist recruiting, onboarding, employee records, payroll and benefits, compliance, and employee engagement, partnering with plant leadership and corporate HR to improve HR operations.

This full-time role requires strong organization, confidentiality, and communication skills to support a diverse workforce.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in HR, business admin, or related field is required.
• 2-4 years HR, payroll, recruiting, or admin experience; manufacturing/CPG preferred.
• Experience with HRIS systems and payroll processes preferred.
• Knowledge of HR principles, employment laws, and HR best practices.
• Strong organization and time management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate hourly and salaried recruiting activities.
• Schedule interviews and communicate with candidates throughout hiring process.
• Conduct pre-employment activities including background checks and drug screens.
• Prepare and administer offer letters and new hire documentation.
• Coordinate and facilitate new employee orientation and onboarding.
• Maintain onboarding checklists and ensure documentation completion.
• Maintain employee personnel files and HRIS records.
• Process employee status changes including promotions, transfers, pay changes, and terminations.
• Ensure accuracy and confidentiality of employee information.
• Address questions about policies, benefits, and HR procedures.
• Generate HR reports and workforce metrics as requested.
• Assist with timekeeping audits and payroll data collection.
• Support payroll processing by verifying attendance and changes.
• Coordinate benefits enrollment, changes, and open enrollment activities.
• Maintain benefit and leave administration records.
• Assist with employee engagement and recognition programs.
• Support investigations and documentation of employee relations issues.
• Coordinate employee communications and HR-related events.
• Ensure compliance with employment regulations; maintain I-9, EEO, FMLA, ADA records.
• Support OSHA reporting and workers' compensation administration.
• Assist with policy administration and handbook updates.
• Participate in safety meetings and training.

Skills

Organization & time management

Communication skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

Associate degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

HRIS

Job description

Cacique Foods in Amarillo, TX seeks a Human Resources Coordinator to provide administrative and operational support across HR functions in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You will assist recruiting, onboarding, employee records, payroll and benefits, compliance, and employee engagement, partnering with plant leadership and corporate HR to improve HR operations.

This full-time role requires strong organization, confidentiality, and communication skills to support a diverse workforce.