What are the responsibilities and job description for the HR Coordinator position at Cheese Merchants Of America?
The HR Coordinator will play a critical role in supporting day-to-day operations, compliance, and employee lifecycle processes. This role ensures the smooth execution of HR functions, maintains accurate records, facilitates employee relations, and assists with organizational initiatives. The HR Coordinator will provide administrative and operational support to help achieve the strategic goals of the company. The HR Coordinator will report directly to the HR Director.
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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
HR Operations & Support
- Provide administrative support, including scheduling, preparing reports, and managing communications.
- Assist in drafting, reviewing, and implementing HR policies, procedures, and programs in alignment with organizational goals.
- Maintain and update employee records, ensuring compliance with company policies and legal requirements.
- Assist with company-wide recruitment matters
Compliance & Record Maintenance
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and company regulations regarding employment practices and policies.
- Monitor and maintain accurate documentation related to employee files, benefits, and payroll.
- Support audits and ensure readiness for compliance reviews or inspections.
Employee Lifecycle Management
- Administer onboarding and offboarding processes, ensuring a smooth transition for employees entering or leaving the organization.
- Facilitate training and development programs to enhance employee engagement and skills.
- Serve as a point of contact for employee inquiries and escalate issues to the HR leadership as needed.
Payroll & Benefits Administration
- Serve as a backup for payroll processing, short-term disability (STD) issues, and other HR-related administrative tasks.
Project Management
- Assist the HR leadership with special projects, presentations, and strategic initiatives.
- Collaborate with internal teams to support workplace programs, wellness initiatives, and organizational culture improvements.
- Manage scheduling, event coordination, and logistics for HR-related meetings and training sessions.
Additional Duties
- Coordinate employee training sessions, ensuring compliance and tracking completion.
- Assist with maintaining HR databases and systems, including employee badge and access control management.
- Other duties assigned by the HR leadership team.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required Skills and Experience
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in HR administration or a similar role.
- Strong understanding of HR functions, compliance requirements, and record-keeping best practices.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong attention to detail.
- Knowledge of employee safety principles within a manufacturing facility
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize, multitask, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Requires the ability to focus and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Energetic and willing to learn
- Strong emphasis on accuracy and details.
- Self-directed, dependable and able to prioritize.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Bilingual Spanish
Preferred Skills
- Experience supporting senior HR leaders or executives.
- Familiarity with ADP, or similar ERP systems.
- Proficiency in HRMS, payroll processing, and benefits administration.
Educational Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field; equivalent experience will be considered.