PRIMARY FUNCTION: The HR Coordinator will schedule and deliver new hire orientation/onboarding, hourly new hire data entry and work with recruiters on pre-employment tasks such as validating rehire status, job previews and paperwork completion for our hourly employees. This role will also provide clerical support to the HR team including acting as the first point of contact for current employees and walk in applicants.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:
- Schedule and deliver hourly new hire orientation to ensure new employees are aware of and understand Company policies and procedures; ensure all required new hire paperwork/ information is valid and correctly entered into Workday at time of orientation
- Coordinate, conduct and follow up with onboarding tasks to ensure tasks are completed and data is entered correctly and in a timely manner
- Check rehire status at time of application in Workday and other historical databases and merge records if needed
- Partner with recruiting to schedule new hires for orientation, paperwork completion, job previews, etc. to ensure a positive new hire experience for incoming employees
- Screen job bid candidates and work with Recruiter on scheduling interviews and presenting offer letters for successful applicants; ensure manual offer letters are loaded into Workday
- Act as first point of contact by greeting walk-in applicants and answering basic questions surrounding human resource policies or programs or, if unable to provide an answer, direct to the appropriate human resource team mate
- Perform miscellaneous departmental tasks (i.e. badging, resolution of social security issues, employee completion of I-9 information, Pay Card administration, WOTC, etc.)
- Identify and communicate opportunities for process improvement to streamline processes and improve efficiency
- Follow and promote all safety initiatives, (i.e. wear appropriate PPE in area where mandatory) helping to maintain a zero accident culture
- Assist with employee engagement activities as requested
- Perform additional relevant duties as assigned
SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
- None. This is an individual contributor role with required competencies: Functional/Technical Skills, Action Oriented, Problem Solving, Learning on the Fly, and Interpersonal Savvy
EDUCATION and CERTIFICATIONS:
- High School diploma or equivalent
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:
- Demonstrated relevant clerical experience; experience within the human resources field strongly preferred
- Strong computer skills with the ability to work with multiple Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.); knowledge/ experience within Workday or other similar HCM system preferred
- Must have the ability to effectively communicate in English, both verbal and written, with internal and external customers in a timely and professional manner; ability to communicate in multiple languages preferred
- Ability to work effectively with others, possessing tact and discretion and demonstrate a high level of confidentiality in all matters
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills with the ability to prioritize
- Self-starter who demonstrates strong initiative and sense of urgency, with the ability to work in a fast paced environment
SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:
- Follow and ensure others follow departmental and company safety policies and programs
- Wear required protective equipment in all areas where mandatory
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to remain stationary for extended periods of time
- Ability to work non-standard hours (i.e. holidays, weekends and/or extended shifts) as needed per business need
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Skills Required
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Demonstrated relevant clerical experience
- Experience within the human resources field
- Strong computer skills with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook
- Knowledge/experience with Workday or similar HCM system
- Effective verbal and written communication in English
- Ability to communicate in multiple languages
- Ability to maintain confidentiality, tact, and work effectively with others
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to prioritize
- Self-starter with initiative and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work non-standard hours (holidays, weekends, extended shifts) as needed
- Ability to remain stationary for extended periods of time
- Follow departmental and company safety policies and wear required PPE
Wayne-Sanderson Farms Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Wayne-Sanderson Farms and has not been reviewed or approved by Wayne-Sanderson Farms.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is often characterized as fair or competitive for the local area, especially for entry-level plant roles. Overtime opportunities and shift premiums can materially improve take-home pay where available.
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Affordable Benefits — Benefits are frequently described as affordable, with health and dental coverage viewed as a relative strength of the overall package. The breadth of options is often positioned as a meaningful offset to the baseline wage for many roles.
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Retirement Support — The retirement program is positioned as a standout feature, with automatic enrollment and a dollar-for-dollar match on the first 4% of pay. External recognition of the plan’s design reinforces perceptions of a strong retirement offering.
Wayne-Sanderson Farms Insights
What We Do
Wayne-Sanderson Farms is an industry leader and the nation’s third-largest poultry producer, serving customers, consumers and communities with integrity, leadership and responsible farm, workplace and business practices. With a diverse portfolio of products, a strong operating culture and an industry-leading workforce of more than 26,000 people, Wayne-Sanderson Farms owns and operates 23 fresh and further-processing facilities across Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina and Texas. Wayne-Sanderson Farms produces affordable, high-quality poultry products for retail, foodservice, restaurant, industrial and institutional segments under the brand names of WAYNE FARMS® fresh and prepared chicken; SANDERSON FARMS® fresh chicken; COVINGTON FARMS® fresh and frozen chicken; PLATINUM HARVEST® premium fresh chicken; CHEF’S CRAFT® gourmet chicken; and NAKED TRUTH® premium chicken. For more information. visit our website at http://www.waynesandersonfarms.com
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