HR Coordinator: Onboarding & Records Specialist

Wonderful Orchards; Shafter (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Wonderful Orchards in California seeks an HR Generalist to manage onboarding, HRIS data, and general HR support. You will coordinate new-hire packets, orientation, background checks, and onboarding with other departments while maintaining confidential records.

Responsibilities include processing status changes, maintaining notices and policies, supporting benefits communications, internships, and open enrollment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• 1–3 years of HR recruiting/administrative experience preferred.
• Experience with MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience with HRIS or ATS preferred.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare new-hire packets, orientation materials, and onboarding schedules.
• Coordinate pre-employment requirements (background checks, drug screenings, etc.).
• Conduct new-hire orientation and ensure paperwork is complete and entered in HR systems.
• Coordinate onboarding with supervisors, safety, IT, and other departments.
• Process employee status changes and maintain HR records in digital systems.
• Maintain notices and policies compliant with laws and company policy.
• Support onboarding internships and job shadows and benefits communications.
• Respond to employee questions and translate HR communications when needed.
• Provide backup support to HR team and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization

Bilingual English/Spanish

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree in HR or related

Tools

Microsoft Office

HRIS/ATS

Job description

Wonderful Orchards in California seeks an HR Generalist to manage onboarding, HRIS data, and general HR support. You will coordinate new-hire packets, orientation, background checks, and onboarding with other departments while maintaining confidential records.

Responsibilities include processing status changes, maintaining notices and policies, supporting benefits communications, internships, and open enrollment.