Human Resources Coordinator

El Rio Grande Latin Market; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

El Rio Grande Latin Market is seeking an HR Administrator to manage onboarding, records, payroll support, and employee relations in a fast-paced grocery setting. The role emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, and bilingual communication (English/Spanish).

The position is office-based within a grocery store environment, requiring strong organizational skills and the ability to handle sensitive information across multiple store locations. Weekend hours may be needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years of administrative, HR, or office support experience.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to handle confidential information.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred.
• Employee engagement and culture building mindset.
• Attention to detail.
• Time management and organization.
• Confidentiality and professionalism.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate onboarding and offboarding processes, including offers and I-9 completion.
• Process employee terminations and maintain documentation.
• Enter new hires, transfers, and status changes in HR systems accurately.
• Maintain confidential employee personnel files and update HRIS with changes.
• Assist with employment verification requests and audits.
• Post openings, manage job boards, and schedule interviews.
• Track applicant status and maintain recruiting records for high-volume hourly roles.
• Support payroll and timekeeping with data accuracy and issue resolution.
• Foster a positive, inclusive culture and support retention initiatives.
• Assist in safety checks and store-level compliance as needed.
• Coordinate communication between candidates and hiring managers.

Skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Microsoft Office

Confidentiality

Bilingual EN/SP

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

Key Responsibilities

• Onboarding & Offboarding
  • Coordinate full onboarding process for new hires, including:
  • offer letters and documentation
  • I-9 completion
  • Process employee terminations and ensure proper documentation is completed
  • Ensure timely and accurate entry of new hires, transfers, and status changes in HR systems
• Employee Records & HR Administration
  • Maintain accurate and confidential employee personnel files
  • Update HRIS systems with employee changes (promotions, transfers, pay changes, terminations)
  • Assist with employment verification requests
  • Support audits and compliance reporting as needed
  • Post open positions and manage job boards
  • Schedule interviews and coordinate communication between candidates and hiring managers
  • Track applicant status and maintain recruiting records
  • Support high-volume hourly recruiting needs across store locations
• Payroll & Timekeeping Support
  • Assist store leadership with timekeeping corrections and approvals
  • Monitor attendance, PTO, and schedule compliance
  • Support payroll preparation by ensuring accurate employee data
  • Partner with Payroll to resolve discrepancies and employee inquiries
• Employee Relations, Culture & Retention
  • Support HR leadership in fostering a positive, inclusive, and performance-driven company culture
  • Assist with employee engagement initiatives, recognition programs, and internal communications
  • Help identify early indicators of turnover and support retention efforts across store locations
  • Partner with HR leadership on employee feedback, concerns, and workplace climate issues
  • Support documentation and follow-up for employee relations matters in a fair and consistent manner
  • Promote company values and ensure consistent communication of policies and expectations
  • Assist in onboarding experiences that strengthen employee connection, engagement, and long-term retention
• Safety & Store Support
  • Assist with store safety walk-throughs and basic compliance checks
  • Support PPE compliance and uniform distribution tracking
  • Communicate safety concerns to HR leadership and store management

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 2 years of administrative, HR, or office support experience
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Ability to handle confidential information
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred
• Employee engagement and culture building mindset
• Attention to detail
• Time management and organization
• Confidentiality and professionalism
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Working Conditions

• Office-based role within a grocery store environment
• Regular interaction with store team members
• Occasional walking through operational departments (meat, bakery, kitchen, etc.) with varying temperatures
• May require occasional travel to store locations for onboarding support
• Flexible schedule, including occasional weekends as needed

Equal Opportunity Employer

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