HR COORDINATOR II

Description

Position at Pilgrim's

At Pilgrim's, Safety Is A Condition , which means the safety of our team members comes first - always.

Purpose and Scope/General Summary  

We are seeking an HR Coordinator II to support daily Human Resources operations by providing administrative and employee support across multiple HR functions. This role assists with personnel records, employee relations, payroll support, benefits administration, recruiting, onboarding, leave management, and other confidential HR processes while ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.

This position plays a key role in maintaining accurate employee records, supporting team member needs, and partnering with HR leadership to deliver efficient and effective HR services in a fast-paced production environment.

Responsibilities  

• Maintain employee personnel files and process employee status changes, including transfers, pay changes, terminations, and personal information updates.
• Process confidential HR documents, forms, and records while ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Support recruiting and onboarding activities, including processing employment applications and conducting new hire orientation.
• Compile HR data and prepare reports related to personnel, attendance, benefits, payroll, and other HR metrics.
• Monitor and maintain employee records related to compensation, benefits, tax information, attendance, performance evaluations, and employment status.
• Verify payroll entries and changes, identify discrepancies, and partner with appropriate personnel for resolution.
• Track and administer leave programs, including Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Leave of Absence (LOA) requests.
• Maintain and distribute employee communications, policies, procedures, and HR resources as needed.
• Respond to employee questions regarding HR policies, procedures, benefits, and employment matters.
• Assist with employee relations activities and escalate concerns as appropriate.
• Participate in HR surveys, audits, and data-gathering activities to support organizational planning and compliance efforts.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You'll Need  

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required, associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of related Human Resources, administrative, payroll, or employee services experience.
• Experience maintaining confidential employee information and records.
• Working knowledge of benefits administration, leave management, payroll processes, and employee onboarding activities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• SAP experience preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work occasional weekends as business needs require.

Why Work for Pilgrim’s?  

• Schedule: Monday – Friday with occasional weekends.
• Benefits : Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment.
• Paid Time Off: Sick leave, vacation, company observed holidays or, any other statutorily required paid leave.
• 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule.
• Base salary range of $45,302 - $56,628
• Career Development: Our company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs.

The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.

About us: Pilgrim’s is a leading global food company with more than 62,000 team members worldwide. The company processes, prepares, packages, and delivers fresh, frozen, and value-added food products for customers in more than 100 countries. Pilgrim’s operates protein processing plants and prepared foods facilities in 14 states, Puerto Rico, Mexico, the U.K, the Republic of Ireland and continental Europe.

Our vision: Become the best and most respected company in our industry creating the opportunity of a better future for our team members. 

Our core values are: Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity

EOE, including disability/vets

Unsolicited Assistance: Pilgrim's does not accept unsolicited assistance from any recruitment vendors for any of our open jobs. All resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee at Pilgrim's or via the applicant tracking system, in any form without a valid written request and search agreement previously approved by HR, will be solely owned by Pilgrim's. No fees will be paid should the candidate be hired by Pilgrim's because of an unsolicited referral."