Senior HR & Payroll Specialist – Manufacturing

The J.M. Smucker Company; Albany (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The J.M. Smucker Company is seeking a Senior Human Resources Coordinator for its Decatur, AL Meow Mix manufacturing facility. This on-site role focuses on recruiting hourly manufacturing staff, payroll processing, and delivering an exceptional employee experience in collaboration with plant leadership.

You will partner with leaders to ensure accurate HR records, timekeeping, and adherence to attendance policies, while driving engagement and operational excellence across the site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 3+ years of HR, payroll, recruiting, employee relations, or related administrative experience.
• Experience supporting a fast-paced manufacturing environment preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience with full-cycle recruiting and interviewing.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR, payroll, and organizational capability support.
• Lead full-cycle recruiting for hourly manufacturing positions.
• Coordinate new hire orientation and onboarding.
• Maintain hourly personnel records and documentation.
• Process bi-weekly payroll using Workday.
• Ensure timekeeping accuracy and compliance with policies.
• Serve as a resource for HR policies, payroll questions, and time-off administration.
• Support training and employee engagement activities.
• Assist with reporting, audits, and data analysis.

Skills

Payroll administration

Recruiting

Employee relations

HR policies

Timekeeping

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Workday

Microsoft Office

Job description

The J.M. Smucker Company is seeking a Senior Human Resources Coordinator for its Decatur, AL Meow Mix manufacturing facility. This on-site role focuses on recruiting hourly manufacturing staff, payroll processing, and delivering an exceptional employee experience in collaboration with plant leadership.

You will partner with leaders to ensure accurate HR records, timekeeping, and adherence to attendance policies, while driving engagement and operational excellence across the site.