HR Coordinator (Split Shift - M-F 2a-11a)

Simmons Prepared Foods Inc; Gentry (AR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Simmons Prepared Foods Inc. in Gentry, AR is seeking an HR support specialist to coordinate facility HR activities and assist the HR Manager in employee programs.

This salary non-exempt role supports learning initiatives, new hire orientation, and adherence to union guidelines during conflict or disciplinary actions. The position processes HRIS data, verifies attendance/pay, maintains records, and supports staffing and the new hire process while contributing to team development and policy

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in human resources, with understanding of HR policies and laws.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Suite.
• Preferred HR-related bachelor's degree or higher; SPHR certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate HR activities for the facility and assist the HR Manager with employee programs.
• Support learning and training initiatives, including new hire orientation.
• Assist in ensuring union guidelines for conflict or disciplinary action are followed.
• File paperwork for Federal programs and mandates; act as contact for employees.
• Process data in HRIS systems and verify attendance and pay information.
• Support staffing, interviews, and the new hire process; participate in team activities.

Skills

Microsoft Suite

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s Degree in HR Development/Organization Development/ Human Resources/ Organizational Behavior/ IO Psychology or related degrees

SPHR Certification

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Job description

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• Posted on August 14, 2026

Locations

Showing 1 location

Gentry, AR 72734, USA

• On-site
• Human Resource
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: HRCOO047945

Description

Coordinate human resource activities for the facility and aid the Human Resource Manager in programs to support employees .

Essential Position Responsibilities - This is a Salary Non-Exempt position.

Support HR Manager in carrying out HR programs . Assists in learning and training programs, including new hireorientation . Aids managers in ensuring managers are following union guidelines for conflict or disciplinary action. Files paperwork associated with Federal programs and mandates. Serves as a point of contact for employees .

Processes information in HRIS systems. Verifies time information from managers and supervisors weekly to ensure proper processing of pay. Maintains employee information in Vantage. Follow up with managers to ensure proper accuracy of attendance records are being kept. Performs data entry in HRIS systems .

Assists in general HR responsibilities for the facility. Helps to maintain appropriate levels of staffing, including providingnecessary support for the job bid process, interviewing, and directing the new hire process when needed.

Participates as a member of the Team . Participates in the ongoing development, communication and implementation of team concepts, programs and policies; coordinates work to ensure best practices with all teammembers . Attends appropriate team meetings. As a member of the Team, fosters strong cohesiveness regarding all major issues; e.g., direction, annual plan, budget, policy changes, etc. Accepts responsibility to quickly identify anyareas that lack cohesiveness, bringing them to the attention of the team leader and working with the tea m in asupportive manner to resolve issues and actively look for ways, and reinforce actions needed, to achieve synergypossible within the larger organization.

Simmons Operating systems principles and objectives: Is familiar with Simmons’ established operating systems (e.g. quality, security, office environment, company policies, LEAN); understands the responsibility to maintain familiarity with the systems and this position’s role in support of these systems - including a consideration of the impact of individual actions on the systems and the responsibility to communicate concerns and improvement ideas.

Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives: This position description is intended to guide the activities of the person in this position and is not intended to limit the thinking and creativity of the person as to the work of this function nor is it intended that this describe all the work that may be required of the person in this position.

Physical Activities: Enters and locates information on a computer. Visually verifies information, often in small print . Communicates with Customers, Vendors, or Employees via telephone, in person, and/or electronic mail. May present information to small or large groups. Must be able to work in various temperatures. Move about in a manufacturing environment and surrounding property.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): As required by visiting facility.

Travel: Travels domestically to and from multiple facilities or work-sites .

Technical Experience: 3 years’ experience in human resources, thorough understanding of Human Resources policies and laws. Proficient use of Microsoft Suite

Industry Experience: Preference for food processing organization.

Minimum Education : High School Diploma or equivalent

Preferred Education : Bachelor’s Degree in HR Development, Organization Development, Human Resources,Organizational Behavior, IO Psychology or related degrees, SPHR Certification.

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