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HR Coordinator

Empirical Foods

Garden City, KSFull-timeSeen 5mo agoSeen in employer's feed today

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Location
Garden City, KS
Schedule
Full-time
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Job overview

The company seeks a detail‑oriented HR Coordinator to support its growing team and foster a positive workplace culture. The role involves assisting new hires, handling employee inquiries, managing payroll and benefits, and contributing to HR projects, all while ensuring confidentiality and delivering excellent service to staff.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Microsoft OfficeOrganizational SkillsWritten and Verbal CommunicationBilingual Spanish EnglishProfessional Discretion

Qualifications

High School Diploma or EquivalentTwo Years College PreferredHuman Resources ExperienceRegular and Punctual AttendanceAbility to Perform All Essential Job Functions

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Overview

Join Our Team and Make an Impact on Employee Experience

We're looking for a detail-oriented HR Coordinator to support our growing team and help create a positive workplace culture, from welcoming new hires to supporting our team members throughout their journey with us.

Why Join Us?

As an HR Coordinator, you'll play a vital role in shaping our workplace culture and supporting our most important asset—our people. You'll gain broad HR experience while making a meaningful difference in employees' daily work lives.

Responsibilities

Employee Support & Administration

  • Serve as a trusted resource for HR questions and assist with employee self-service tools.

  • Support employees with time-off requests, address changes, and general HR inquiries.

  • Administer leave programs (FMLA and LOA) with care and confidentiality.

  • Help employees understand and enroll in benefit programs.

Payroll & Records Management

  • Process and audit payroll data, including overtime, absences, and time-off.

  • Maintain accurate and compliant personnel files.

  • Track attendance and administer progression increases for hourly employees.

  • Coordinate performance review schedules for management team.

HR Operations

  • Manage equipment inventory and distribution.

  • Support the internal job bid process.

  • Handle general office duties including data entry, filing, and phone support.

  • Contribute to special projects and initiatives as needed.

Talent Acquisition & Onboarding

  • Partner with hiring managers to review applications and conduct interviews.

  • Coordinate background checks and pre-employment physicals.

  • Extend job offers and guide new hires through their first days.

  • Create welcoming orientation experiences that set employees up for success.

Additional

  • Ability to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

  • Perform all other duties as assigned.

  • Must have regular and punctual attendance.

Qualifications

Skills and Abilities

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

  • Excellent organizational skills with ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.

  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.

  • Bilingual abilities (Spanish/English).

  • Professional discretion when handling confidential information.

Demonstrated Competencies

  • Detail-oriented - You catch the small things that make a big difference.

  • People-focused - You genuinely enjoy helping others succeed.

  • Tech-savvy - You're comfortable learning new systems and software.

  • Communicator - You connect effectively with employees at all levels.

  • Problem-solver - You approach challenges with a solutions mindset.

  • Trustworthy - You handle sensitive information with integrity.

Physical Requirements

  • Office setting within a manufacturing environment. Position will take you onto the plant floor requiring proper protective equipment.

Experience: Previous Human Resources experience is preferred, would consider payroll or similar office experience in lieu.Education: High School diploma or equivalent, or verifiable ability to perform essential job functions. Minimum of 2 years of college is preferred.Department: Human Resources

Our company is known for its competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities to advance. Depending on position benefits may include: Health/Dental/Vision, Disability, Life, Flex Medical and Dependent Care, Matching 401(k), Profit Sharing, Paid Vacation and Holidays.

Our company is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, national origin or sex in violation of Title VII. The company prohibits discrimination against employees, applicants for employment and students on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran’s status.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled

Post offer physical and substance testing required.

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Job LocationsUS-KS-Garden City

ID2026-3717

Category Professional

Position Type Regular Full-Time

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