HR Coordinator

HR Coordinator

1440 Foods is a sports and active nutrition company on a mission to help energize people to unleash their potential with a focused portfolio of accessible, great-tasting health and wellness brands: Pure Protein nutrition bars; and Body Fortress high efficacy protein powders; MET-Rx high-performance meal replacements; and FitCrunch delicious high protein snacks. Join our fun, fast-paced company to be a part of growing 1440 Foods into the future!

The HR Coordinator at our food manufacturing facility supports the day-to-day operations of the HR department, with a primary focus on recruiting coordination, alongside new hire onboarding, benefits administration, and compliance documentation. The role works closely with the Recruiting and Total Rewards teams to help maintain a smooth, well-organized HR function and a positive workplace culture. We'd love to hear from candidates who are organized, detail-oriented, and excited to build a career in HR and recruiting within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Support the full-cycle recruitment process for hourly roles, including machine operators, line workers, sanitation staff, and warehouse associates.
• Post job openings and maintain accurate candidate records and requisitions in the applicant tracking system (ATS).
• Assist with sourcing candidates through job boards, employee referrals, community outreach, and other channels.
• Coordinate candidate interviews with hiring managers and shift supervisors, ensuring timely scheduling, communication, and feedback.
• Support pre-employment testing, background screening, and offer logistics.
• Help maintain recruiting metrics and reports, and support compliance with hiring policies and regulatory requirements (e.g., EEO, FLSA, I-9 documentation).
• Help ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.
• Coordinate candidate background screening.
• Support the onboarding process for new hires, helping ensure a smooth transition into the company.
• Assist with new employee orientations and ensure all necessary paperwork is completed.
• Assist employees with benefits-related inquiries and issues.
• Submit benefits vendor invoices and process purchase order (PO) creation.
• Support open enrollment and new hire benefits enrollments, helping ensure compliance with relevant regulations.
• Support wellness program activities and initiatives.
• Support the collection of missed payroll deductions for benefits premium payments.
• Help create and maintain SOPs and work instructions for benefits-related processes and systems.
• Help ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records and HR documentation.
• Assist in preparing and submitting reports related to HR activities and metrics.
• Help maintain and update HR policy and procedure documents.
• Support consistent application of company policies and procedures.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Proficiency with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and HR software; familiarity with Paychex or similar platforms is a plus.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities, with the ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite; experience with HRIS software a plus.
• Understanding of safety standards and practices in a manufacturing environment is a plus.

Education & Experience

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Experience supporting high-volume or hourly recruitment in a manufacturing, logistics, or industrial environment.
• One to two years of experience in HR, recruiting, benefits administration, or an administrative support role.
• Experience in the food manufacturing industry or similar regulated industries is a plus.
• Exposure to benefits administration processes and systems is a plus.
• SHRM-CP or PHR certification, or progress toward one, is a plus.

Work Environment

• Exposure to both the office setting and food manufacturing facility.
• Significant amount of time working at a computer station.
• Occasional visits to various areas of the manufacturing floor.
• Must wear required PPE while in all manufacturing areas.
• Moving parts and machinery are present in the plant.

Physical Demands

• Frequent sitting, standing, or walking.
• Occasional ability to lift up to 20 lbs.
• Noise levels will vary; higher noise levels exist while in the plant operations areas.