HR Coordinator

The HR Coordinator provides vital support to the Human Resources department and plant operations by facilitating HR processes, ensuring compliance with labor laws, and supporting a safe, productive, and respectful workplace. This role plays a key part in recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, benefits administration, and maintaining employee records for Carlton Farms. 

• Assist with full-cycle recruitment for plant positions including job postings, screening, interviewing, and onboarding.
• Support new hire orientation and ensure proper documentation, including I-9.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records in HRIS and personnel files.
• Serve as a point of contact for employee questions  regarding benefits, timekeeping, attendance policies, and general HR      inquiries.
• Coordinate safety training and compliance in collaboration with Safety and Operations teams.
• Oversee all Workers Comp Claims and EAP
• Track and administer corrective actions and performance documentation.
• Serve as back-up receptionist. Answer phones and great guests. 
• Support HR initiatives focused on employee retention, engagement, and communication.
• Assist with investigations related to employee complaints, harassment, or violations of company policy.
• Prepare reports related to HR metrics, compliance audits, and headcount tracking.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and company policies.
• Provide support for special projects, events, and other HR functions as needed.
• Translate at safety meetings, employee lunches, meetings etc. as needed.

Qualifications:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• 1–3 years of HR experience, ideally in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred.
• Knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook); experience with HRIS systems a plus.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Comfortable working in a production environment and wearing required PPE when needed.

Working Conditions:

• Office-based with frequent interaction on the plant floor.
• Exposure to refrigerated environments, loud noises, and production equipment 

Compensation

• Competitive Base Wage
• Annual Bonus
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 401k Retirement and 5% match
• Paid Time Off