HR Operations Coordinator

About Primient

Primient is a century old company with an entrepreneurial spirit. We are a leading producer of food and industrial ingredients made from plant-based, renewable sources. We deliver value through deep technical, commercial, and operational excellence that is backed by our long-standing corn wet milling heritage. Wherever we are in the process, from field to customer, our priorities are focused on ensuring we produce the safest, highest quality products through practices that uphold both our responsibility and commitments to the challenge and drive for excellence, our people and our planet.

We are a privately held company with locations across the US, Mexico, Poland, and Brazil. We’re investing in our plants and people to unlock our potential in the industrial and food sectors. Guided by our values of Safety, Excellence, Integrity, and Growth, we’re focused on growing our business, our reputation, and the career of every teammate.

About the Role

Support accurate, timely payroll processing and effective HR operations by maintaining employee and payroll data, auditing records for accuracy and compliance, responding to employee and stakeholder inquiries, and delivering reporting that enables efficient HR and payroll administration across the employee lifecycle.

Key responsibilities:

• Support end-to-end payroll processing, including data entry, validation, and off-cycle or holiday payroll requirements.

• Audit employee, payroll, and time records for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with policy and regulatory requirements.

• Maintain employee information including census, benefit, tax, and lien data within Workday.

• Support HR Operations programs and processes across the employee lifecycle, from onboarding through offboarding.

• Respond to inquiries from employees, Human Resources, Finance, and third-party vendors, resolving issues promptly.

• Support internal and external auditors with data, procedures, and compliance documentation.

• Create and maintain reporting on payroll, hours worked, and benefits administration, meeting strict deadlines.

About You

Knowledge

• Payroll Processing and Compliance

• HR Operations and Employee Lifecycle

• Time, Attendance, and Leave Administration

• HR Data Management and Auditing

• Workday and HR/Payroll Systems

Skills

• Microsoft Excel

• Data Analysis

• Reporting and Analysis

• Organizational Skills

• Communication

• Time Management

• Auditing

Mindsets

• Confidentiality

• Detail-Oriented

• Accountability

• Continuous Improvement

• Customer Service

• Collaboration

Required or Recommended Education and/or Certifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or Accounting preferred.

• Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) or Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) recommended.

• aPHR, PHR, or SHRM-CP recommended;
Workday and Lean/Six Sigma Yellow Belt training beneficial.

Required or Recommended Work Experience

• Payroll, Human Resources, or related experience beneficial.

• Experience with Workday and OSV preferred.

Total Rewards

The annual pay range estimated for this position is $50,869.60 - $63,587.00 + overtime

Please note that while this range reflects the full spectrum of compensation available for this role, individual compensation will be determined based on several factors including your experience, skills, and alignment with the role's responsibilities. During the interview process there will be an opportunity to discuss how your background fits into the pay range. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

• Competitive Pay

• Multiple Healthcare plan choices

• Dental and vision insurance

• A 401(k) plan with company and matching…