Human Resources Coordinator

Elite Spice Inc; Jessup (MD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Elite Spice Inc. in Jessup, MD seeks an HR Coordinator to support recruitment, onboarding, payroll, benefits, and compliance across manufacturing and office environments.

The role covers full-cycle recruiting, onboarding, HRIS maintenance, benefits administration, and policy development, with exposure to GMP and employment laws. On-site duties on the factory floor with PPE and cross-functional collaboration are expected.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of HR experience preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing or food production environment a plus.
• Knowledge of HR laws, compliance, and best practices.
• Experience with HRIS and payroll systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate full-cycle recruiting, including job postings, interview scheduling, and candidate communication.
• Facilitate onboarding, new hire orientation, and I-9/employment documentation.
• Maintain HRIS records, personnel files, and employee data reporting.
• Support payroll processing, attendance tracking, and compensation administration.
• Administer employee benefits, including enrollments, changes, claims resolution, and vendor coordination.
• Process and monitor FMLA and other leaves of absence.
• Assist with employee relations, including responding to inquiries, counseling, and exit interviews.
• Support performance management processes and training initiatives.
• Assist in developing, updating, and implementing HR policies and the employee handbook.
• Maintain records and reports to support audits and regulatory requirements.
• Represent the organization in HR-related meetings, hearings, or investigations as needed.
• Partner with external vendors and benefit providers.

Skills

HR policies

HRIS experience

Payroll

Compliance

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

HRIS systems

Job description

The HR Coordinator supports all aspects of human resources, including recruitment, onboarding, payroll, benefits, employee relations, and compliance. This role helps ensure efficient HR operations while maintaining compliance with company policies, GMP, and federal and state employment regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate full-cycle recruiting, including job postings, interview scheduling, and candidate communication
• Facilitate onboarding, new hire orientation, and I-9/employment documentation
• Maintain HRIS records, personnel files, and employee data reporting
• Support payroll processing, attendance tracking, and compensation administration
• Administer employee benefits, including enrollments, changes, claims resolution, and vendor coordination
• Process and monitor FMLA and other leaves of absence
• Assist with employee relations, including responding to inquiries, counseling, and exit interviews
• Support performance management processes and training initiatives
• Assist in developing, updating, and implementing HR policies and the employee handbook
• Maintain records and reports to support audits and regulatory requirements
• Represent the organization in HR-related meetings, hearings, or investigations as needed
• Partner with external vendors and benefit providers
• Combination of office and manufacturing floor environment
• Exposure to spices and production areas as needed
• PPE required when entering production areas (hairnet, gloves, etc.)
• PPE required when entering production areas (hairnet, etc.)

Ensure compliance with EEO, affirmative action, and employment laws

Qualifications:

• 2-4 years of HR experience preferred
• Experience in manufacturing or food production environment a plus
• Knowledge of HR laws, compliance, and best practices
• Experience with HRIS and payroll systems
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• High level of confidentiality and attention to detail
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HRIS systems