Human Resources Coordinator- First Shift

Wayne Farms LLC; Union Springs (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne Farms LLC is seeking an HR Coordinator in Alabama to schedule onboarding for hourly staff and manage data entry in Workday. You will work with recruiters on pre-employment tasks, greet walk-in applicants, and handle basic HR inquiries with discretion.

The role requires strong clerical skills, excellent English communication, and confidentiality. A high school diploma is required, with HR experience preferred and a proactive, team-oriented approach.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Clerical experience in HR is strongly preferred.
• Strong computer skills with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook; knowledge of Workday or similar HCM system preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing; multilingual ability preferred.
• Attention to detail and high level of confidentiality in all matters.
• Self-starter with initiative and sense of urgency in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work well with others with tact and discretion.
• Follow and promote safety policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and deliver new hire orientation for hourly employees.
• Enter new hire data into Workday and verify pre-employment tasks with recruiters.
• Coordinate onboarding tasks and maintain timely data entry.
• Screen candidates, schedule interviews, and present offers; ensure offer letters are loaded into Workday.
• Greet walk-in applicants and answer HR policy questions or direct to appropriate teammate.
• Perform miscellaneous HR tasks (badging, SSN issues, I-9, Pay Card, WOTC).
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and efficiency.
• Follow safety initiatives and wear PPE where required.
• Assist with employee engagement activities and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Confidentiality

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Initiative

Multilingual preferred

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Workday

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

PRIMARY FUNCTION: The HR Coordinator will schedule and deliver new hire orientation/onboarding, hourly new hire data entry and work with recruiters on pre-employment tasks such as validating rehire status, job previews and paperwork completion for our hourly employees. This role will also provide clerical support to the HR team including acting as the first point of contact for current employees and walk in applicants.RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:Schedule and deliver hourly new hire orientation to ensure new employees are aware of and understand Company policies and procedures; ensure all required new hire paperwork/ information is valid and correctly entered into Workday at time of orientationCoordinate, conduct and follow up with onboarding tasks to ensure tasks are completed and data is entered correctly and in a timely mannerCheck rehire status at time of application in Workday and other historical databases and merge records if neededPartner with recruiting to schedule new hires for orientation, paperwork completion, job previews, etc. to ensure a positive new hire experience for incoming employeesScreen job bid candidates and work with Recruiter on scheduling interviews and presenting offer letters for successful applicants; ensure manual offer letters are loaded into WorkdayAct as first point of contact by greeting walk-in applicants and answering basic questions surrounding human resource policies or programs or, if unable to provide an answer, direct to the appropriate human resource team matePerform miscellaneous departmental tasks (i.e. badging, resolution of social security issues, employee completion of I-9 information, Pay Card administration, WOTC, etc.)Identify and communicate opportunities for process improvement to streamline processes and improve efficiencyFollow and promote all safety initiatives, (i.e. wear appropriate PPE in area where mandatory) helping to maintain a zero accident cultureAssist with employee engagement activities as requestedPerform additional relevant duties as assignedSUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES:None. This is an individual contributor role with required competencies: Functional/Technical Skills, Action Oriented, Problem Solving, Learning on the Fly, and Interpersonal SavvyEDUCATION and CERTIFICATIONS:High School diploma or equivalentEXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:Demonstrated relevant clerical experience; experience within the human resources field strongly preferredStrong computer skills with the ability to work with multiple Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.); knowledge/ experience within Workday or other similar HCM system preferredMust have the ability to effectively communicate in English, both verbal and written, with internal and external customers in a timely and professional manner; ability to communicate in multiple languages preferredAbility to work effectively with others, possessing tact and discretion and demonstrate a high level of confidentiality in all mattersStrong attention to detail, organizational skills with the ability to prioritizeSelf-starter who demonstrates strong initiative and sense of urgency, with the ability to work in a fast paced environmentSAFETY REQUIREMENTS:Follow and ensure others follow departmental and company safety policies and programsWear required protective equipment in all areas where mandatoryPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Ability to remain stationary for extended periods of timeAbility to work non-standard hours (i.e. holidays, weekends and/or extended shifts) as needed per business needWe are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.