HR COORDINATOR

About the Role

• Job Title: HR Coordinator
• Department: HR
• Reports to: Kari Mortensen
• Location: Beardstown, IL
• Effective Date: 09/18/2026
• Job Status: Full Time - Flexible Schedule
• FLSA Status: Salaried Non-Exempt
• Schedule: Monday to Friday; Weekend work required as scheduled. Saturdays are usually scheduled during Fall Season. Split shift or B Shift required as needed. May need to cover coworker’s vacation shifts.

Key Responsibilities

• Administers unemployment claims and attends unemployment hearings.
• Ensures regulatory compliance with ADA, FMLA, EEOC, etc.
• Stays current on recent federal, state, and case law changes; monitors labor law updates.
• Publishes and administers personnel policies.
• Processes and requests sick pay.
• Processes paperwork and updates data in SAP.
• May administer employee relations issues.
• Processes and implements formal disciplinary action, initiates termination procedures, and terminates employees as needed.
• Prepares and maintains records and procedures for controlling personnel transactions and reporting personnel data.
• Maintains HRIS integrity.
• Establishes, evaluates, and maintains departmental reports and key indicators.
• Recommends new approaches, policies, and procedures for departmental efficiency and service improvements.
• Directs local benefits administration, enrollment, and open enrollment meetings.
• Data Entry Accuracy.
• Performs general office procedures including phone calls and filing.
• Maintains Confidentiality.
• Performs heavy filing.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Microsoft Word
• Excel
• Outlook
• SAP
• HRIS

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbally in English.
• Excellent Customer Service Skills.
• Must be a team player.
• Bilingual skills are helpful.
• Experience working with FMLA and FMLA Federal Compliances (training provided).
• Excellent conflict resolution skills.
• Computer knowledge required.
• Proficient typing and 10-key skills are beneficial.
• Ability to prioritize tasks.
• Great organizational skills.
• Ability to oversee Open Enrollment.
• Ability to present Benefits information during orientation.
• Ability to work 40+ hours (flexible).
• Prior experience in a unionized environment is preferred.
• 2-3 years of experience in meat processing or other manufacturing setting is preferred.
• Communication/public relations skills are required.
• PHR or SPHR is preferred.
• Great attendance record and no written warnings or suspensions in the last calendar year (for internal candidates).
• Self-motivated and works well without direct supervision; ability to follow instructions.
• Minimum of 12 months clerical experience.
• Flexible scheduling required.
• High School degree or equivalent required, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree in an applicable field is preferred.

Working Conditions

• Desk work.
• Production and maintenance settings; climbing stairs.
• Exposure to various chemicals, machinery, and knives.
• Slippery floors, cold/hot temperatures, and loud ambient noise.

Relationships

• Internal: Employees on the production line and plant management.
• External: Union.