Plant HR Coordinator

While reporting to the Plant HR Manager, the HR Coordinator will coordinate and apply the company’s human resources policies, procedures, and local HR tasks. The primary focus of this position will be on hourly payroll, hourly recruiting/orientation, benefit interpretation/administration, and training for a plant of approximately 100 employees. The role requires maintaining the highest level of confidentiality.

• Managing the day‑to‑day activities of a Human Resources Office.
• Preparing and processing hourly payroll in UKG (weekly).
• Conducting hourly full‑cycle recruiting/staffing and coordinating department change opportunities in Workday.
• Coordinating interviews for staff members.
• Coordinating and maintaining the results of pre‑employment drug screens and background checks.
• Completing E‑Verify and updating as necessary.
• Conducting New Employee Orientation.
• Actively participating in the Employee Engagement Committee.
• Maintaining hiring‑related materials, including all applications and interview forms.
• Serving as contact with Temporary Agencies.
• Tracking and ensuring the progressive discipline procedure/process is followed consistently.
• Being a participative member of the Continuous Skills Development Team.
• Scheduling annual training (Harassment, Open Door, Workplace Violence).
• Serving as a facilitator to ensure all policies/procedures are administered fairly and consistently.
• Maintaining employment records and advising management of new hire/promotion/temporary worker progression (30, 60, 90‑day) and ensuring timely performance evaluations.
• Maintaining job descriptions, essential functions, and updating as necessary.
• Maintaining seniority lists (DOH, classification, shift) and updating as necessary.
• Assisting employees during the “Open Enrollment” process.
• Staying familiar with EEOC and AAP employment law.
• Serving as contact for FMLA, determining status, tracking hours, and maintaining documentation to comply with FMLA procedures.
• Maintaining training files for all employees, including tracking all trainings and completing certification forms.
• Complying with all local, state, and federal employment laws (e.g., posting requirements, updates to remain compliant).
• Being available to all employees to ensure they can communicate questions, comments, and concerns regarding employment, benefits, and policies.

This position is located at our Waco, TX facility and is 100% onsite.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or Business Administration preferred; experience may substitute for degree.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Human Resources within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting a 24/7 operation preferred.
• Familiarity with EEOC and AAP employment law.
• High level of integrity, trust, and ethical standards.
• Above‑average written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain composure in challenging situations.
• Bilingual (English & Spanish) is a plus.

Location:

Waco, TX (100% onsite)

Salary: $70,000.00 – $