Talent Acquisition Specialist

Coast Packing Company; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Coast Packing Company is seeking a Talent Acquisition & HR Specialist to act as the primary on-site HR representative for the Texas facility. The role focuses on full-cycle recruiting, onboarding, and managing HR operations to ensure policy and regulatory compliance.

You will partner with facility leadership to attract and retain talent, promote a positive workplace culture, and implement HR policies. Strong organization, recruiting expertise, and relationship-building are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of HR experience required.
• 2+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience strongly preferred.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish required.
• Experience in manufacturing or high-volume hiring environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruiting for hourly and salaried roles; manage postings, sourcing, screening, interviewing, and offers.
• Serve as primary HR contact for Texas facility and support onboarding, employee relations, and lifecycle events.
• Process payroll and timekeeping; train leaders on timekeeping systems and ensure timely approvals.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws, maintain HR records, and manage HR data reporting.
• Coach supervisors on performance management, disciplinary actions, and employee development.
• Coordinate training programs and workforce development initiatives; track training records.
• Administer benefits enrollment and open enrollment processes; coordinate vendor communications.
• Support safety investigations and workers’ compensation processes.
• Handle unemployment claims and prepare related documentation.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Recruiting

Communication

Organization

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's in HR/Business

HS Diploma/GED

Tools

ADP TotalSource

MS Office

Job description

The Talent Acquisition & HR Specialist serves as the primary on-site Human Resources representative for the Texas facility, with a strong emphasis on full-cycle recruiting and workforce development. This role is responsible for leading high-volume and strategic hiring initiatives while supporting and managing day-to-day HR operations to ensure compliance with company policies and employment regulations.

This position performs professional-level responsibilities across key HR functions including talent acquisition, onboarding, employee relations, payroll coordination, training and development, benefits administration, and regulatory compliance.

The Talent Acquisition & HR Specialist partners closely with facility leadership to attract, hire, and retain top talent, promote a positive workplace culture, and ensure consistent implementation of HR policies and procedures. This role requires a highly organized, proactive professional with strong recruiting expertise and the ability to build relationships at all levels of the organization.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

• Lead full-cycle recruiting efforts for hourly and salaried roles, including job postings, community outreach initiatives and sourcing, screening, interviewing, and offer negotiation.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs, develop recruiting strategies, and ensure timely fulfillment of open positions.
• Proactively source candidates through multiple channels including job boards, referrals, community outreach, and networking.
• Manage applicant tracking, candidate communication, and recruiting metrics to ensure an efficient and positive candidate experience.
• Coordinate and participate in job fairs, hiring events, and community recruiting initiatives.
• Develop and maintain talent pipelines to support ongoing and future hiring needs.

HR Operations & Employee Lifecycle

• Serve as the primary HR point of contact for employees and managers at the Texas facility.
• Facilitate new hire onboarding, orientation, and integration into the organization.
• Prepare and administer employee status changes including hires, transfers, and terminations.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee personnel files and HR documentation.

Payroll & Timekeeping Administration

• Process payroll and ensure accuracy of employee time records.
• Train and support leaders on timekeeping systems and ensure timely approval of timecards.
• Monitor attendance, overtime, and related payroll reports for policy compliance.

Compliance & Recordkeeping

• Ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations, including proper Form I-9 completion and audits.
• Maintain HR compliance logs including OSHA records, attendance tracking, and corrective actions.
• Manage HR data systems and ensure accurate recordkeeping and reporting.

Employee Relations

• Serve as a trusted advisor to employees and management regarding HR policies and workplace issues.
• Coach supervisors on performance management, disciplinary actions, and employee development.
• Support resolution of employee relations issues in a professional and confidential manner.

Training & Development

• Coordinate and support training programs, including new hire training and ongoing development initiatives.
• Identify training needs in partnership with leadership and support workforce development efforts.
• Track and maintain training records and compliance documentation.

Benefits Administration

• Assist employees with benefits enrollment and eligibility for medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans.
• Support open enrollment processes and resolve benefit-related issues with vendors.
• Verify billing accuracy and coordinate submissions for payment processing.

Safety & Workers' Compensation Support

• Partner with Safety leadership on incident investigations and reporting.
• Coordinate care for workplace injuries and assist with workers’ compensation processes.

Unemployment & Employment Administration

• Manage unemployment claims and respond to agency requests.
• Prepare documentation and represent the company in unemployment hearings as needed.

Employee Engagement & Culture

• Support engagement initiatives including recognition programs, events, and employee communications.
• Partner with leadership to enhance workplace culture and positive employee experience.

Reporting & Data Analysis

• Track and analyze recruiting metrics (time-to-fill, turnover, applicant flow) and HR data.
• Prepare reports to support workforce planning and business decisions.

Additional Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to all company policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support HR and recruiting functions.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Communication
• Problem Solving & Analytical Thinking
• Organization & Planning
• Time Management
• Attention to Detail
• Integrity & Confidentiality

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of three (3) years of Human Resources experience required.
• Minimum of two (2) years of full-cycle recruiting experience strongly preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing or high-volume hiring environments preferred.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong recruiting and interviewing skills with the ability to assess candidate fit.
• Knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Experience with ADP TotalSource or similar HRIS/ATS systems preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple requisitions and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Office environment within a manufacturing facility.
• Exposure to plant conditions including temperature variations and machinery when supporting operations.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods in both an office and manufacturing environment.
• Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds.
• Frequent computer and administrative work.
• Ability to bend, reach, kneel, or stoop as needed.