HR Coordinator II

HR Coordinator II

At Pilgrim's, safety is a condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first - always.

Are you an experienced HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys supporting both employees and leadership? Do you bring strong problem-solving skills and the ability to navigate HR situations? If so, we invite you to join our team in Cold Spring, MN as an HR Coordinator II.

Join us in a dynamic, high-impact role where you'll go beyond administrative support to help drive HR initiatives, support employee relations, and contribute to a positive workplace culture.

Responsibilities: As an HR Coordinator II, you will provide advanced administrative and operational support across a range of HR functions while serving as a resource for employees and leadership.

• Employee Relations Support: Respond to team member questions regarding HR policies and procedures, escalating complex issues as needed and assisting with resolution of concerns or grievances.
• HR Administration & Records Management: Maintain and update employee files, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance with record retention requirements.
• Data Entry & Reporting: Accurately input and track personnel data, forms, and transactions to support payroll, reporting, and HR operations.
• Compliance & Documentation: Process employment-related documents including time off requests, change forms, and other sensitive records in accordance with company policies and legal requirements.
• Committee Participation & Leadership: Lead or participate in HR and company committees to support engagement, compliance, and organizational initiatives.
• Cross-Functional Support: Partner with leadership and HR team members to support compensation, benefits, training, labor relations, and employment programs.
• Additional Duties: Perform other duties as required to support HR operations and team member needs.

What You'll Need

• Education and Experience: High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required. Associate degree or coursework in HR, Communications, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience).
• Skills & Abilities: Strong knowledge of HR policies, procedures, and employment laws/regulations. Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities. High level of discretion and ability to handle confidential information. Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution capabilities. Professional communication skills with the ability to interact effectively at all levels. Ability to work independently and make sound decisions. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook). Strong data entry and administrative accuracy.

Why Work for Pilgrim's?

• Schedule: Monday – Friday with occasional Saturdays. Flexible day shift hours.
• Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage beginning after 60 days of employment.
• Paid Time Off: Vacation, sick leave, company-observed holidays, and any other statutorily required paid leave.
• 401(k): Company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule.
• Base hourly salary range of $21-24 per hour.
• Career Development: We support professional growth through continuous learning opportunities and development programs.
• Better Futures

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. We process, prepare, package, and deliver fresh, frozen, and value-added food products to customers in more than 100 countries. Pilgrim's operates across the United States, Puerto Rico, Mexico, the U.K., the Republic of Ireland, and continental Europe.

Our mission: To be the best in all that we do, completely focused on our business, ensuring the best products and services for our customers, trusted relationships with our suppliers, profitability for our shareholders, and a better future for all team members.

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

EOE, including disability/vets

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