Human Resources Coordinator

Location: Norwood, MA; In-Office. Pay Range: $53,000 – $67,000 annually. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Work with employees and internal partners to provide support and respond to inquiries. Process new hires and terminations. Administer health and welfare plans including enrollments, terminations, change reporting, and claims resolution. Administer FMLA and other leaves of absence. Prepare and maintain employee records in compliance with applicable legal requirements. Process changes through payroll to ensure accurate record‑keeping and proper deductions, and help administer the attendance policy. Oversee the performance evaluation program. Assist in the development and implementation of personnel policies and procedures. Assist with in‑house HR audits to ensure compliance. Support employee relations, recruitment, and retention efforts as needed. Work with the HR team to brainstorm and identify solutions to ensure Home Market Food’s continued strength as a fantastic environment in which to work. Provide day‑to‑day administrative support to the HR team, including data entry, filing, scheduling meetings, preparing new hire paperwork, ordering office supplies, and coordinating FedEx shipments. Create and maintain HR reports, spreadsheets, and dashboards to support workforce metrics, analytics, and reporting needs. Coordinate and facilitate employee focus groups to gather feedback and support employee engagement initiatives. Develop, coordinate, and deliver HR‑related training programs and presentations for employees in both English and Portuguese. Assist with other duties and unique events as assigned. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE Minimum of an Associate’s Degree in Human Resources or a related field is required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred. Working experience in Human Resources preferred. Fluency in written and spoken English and Portuguese is required; basic conversational Spanish is a plus. Strong MS Office skills are required. Familiarity with ADP Workforce Now is preferred. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND ENVIRONMENT Must have good vision and manual dexterity. Able to sit/stand for prolonged periods at a desk and work on a computer. Must be able to go into the plant with company-provided PPE. Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds. The noise level in the office environment is typically moderate. BENEFITS Top‑tier Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage Pet Insurance Wellness Plan and free Gym Access Employee Tuition Reimbursement College Scholarship for dependents Bonus Program for Salary and Hourly Employees 401(k) Company Match Competitive Paid Time Off Company‑Sponsored Life Insurance Coverage Relocation Assistance Employee Bonus Referral Program Community Impact Opportunities Employee Appreciation BBQs, Happy Hours, Birthdays, and more EEO STATEMENT At Home Market Foods, we champion equal opportunities for all, prohibiting discrimination based on race, religion, gender, and more. Our commitment extends across all aspects of employment, ensuring a fair and inclusive workplace. At this time, Home Market Foods will not sponsor applicants for employment authorization for this position for the following work visas: STEM OPT EAD, H‑1B, H‑1B1, E‑3, O‑1, J‑1, or TN. #J-18808-Ljbffr