Human Resources Coordinator

Overview Join our dynamic Human Resources team as a Human Resources Coordinator, where your energy and organizational skills will drive impactful HR initiatives across the organization. In this role, you will serve as a vital link between management and employees, ensuring seamless HR operations, fostering positive employee relations, and supporting strategic workforce planning. Your proactive approach and attention to detail will help cultivate an engaging, compliant, and high‑performing workplace environment. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to develop your HR expertise while making a meaningful difference in our organization’s success. Midwest Co-Pack is a family‑owned company located right here in Winona. We manufacture sweet gummy candies on state‑of‑the‑art machinery and are growing quickly! We need you on our Team! Midwest Co-Pack in Winona is looking for an upscale HR Coordinator mastering a blend of exceptional organizational control and strong interpersonal diplomacy Job Title: Human Resources Coordinator Department: Human Resources Reports To: HR Manager FLSA Status: Non‑Exempt - Hourly Location: Onsite – Manufacturing Facility Position Summary The Human Resources Coordinator supports the daily administrative operations of the Human Resources department. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate employee records, supporting onboarding and payroll processes, tracking compliance documentation, and serving as a first point of contact for routine employee questions. The HR Coordinator works under the direction of HR Manager and follows established company policies, procedures, and GMP requirements. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Employee Records & Compliance Maintain complete and accurate employee personnel files (paper and electronic) Ensure compliance documentation is completed and retained, including I‑9s, tax forms, acknowledgements, and training records Track document expiration dates and notify HR leadership of upcoming reverifications Onboarding & Offboarding Prepare and distribute new hire packets and orientation materials Coordinate and schedule new hire orientations Enter new hires, job changes, and terminations into HRIS/payroll systems Process offboarding paperwork and maintain termination documentation Timekeeping & Payroll Support Assist employees and supervisors with timekeeping questions and corrections Review time punches for accuracy and follow up on missing or incorrect entries Support payroll processing and reporting as directed by HR Manager Employee Support Serve as a front‑line resource for routine employee questions related to: Benefits enrollment Attendance and PTO balances Company policies and forms Direct sensitive employee relations matters to HR leadership Assist employees with completing HR forms accurately and timely Tracking & Reporting Maintain tracking logs for: Attendance and points Training completion Performance review due dates Generate basic HR reports as requested Policy & Administrative Support Distribute handbook updates and collect employee acknowledgements Maintain HR forms, templates, and files Ensure HR documentation is completed consistently and on time Support HR projects and initiatives as assigned Qualifications Required High school diploma or equivalent 1–3 years of administrative experience, preferably in HR or manufacturing Strong organizational and attention‑to‑detail skills Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) Ability to work in a fast‑paced, production‑based environment Preferred Experience with HRIS or payroll systems (ADP preferred) Prior experience in food manufacturing or GMP‑regulated environments Physical & Work Environment Primarily office‑based with regular presence in a manufacturing environment A 401k investment for your future Vacation time off earned from your 1st day of work! 8 paid holidays Perfect attendance paid time off Advancement opportunities Health, Dental, Vision Hours Monday – Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Must be able to flex hours when needed Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour Application Question(s): Are you able to help out with flexing 9am-5pm hours when needed? Education: High school or equivalent (Preferred) License/Certification: Driver's License (Preferred) Work Location: In person Midwest Co-Pack is an equal opportunity employer and a drug‑free workplace. Dave Williamson Human Resources and Recruitment Midwest Co-Pack #J-18808-Ljbffr Socket.dev