Bilingual Plant Human Resources Coordinator

About the role

We're looking for a dynamic and highly motivated HR Coordinator to provide essential administrative support to our plant Human Resources department. This role is an opportunity to grow and thrive in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment, ensuring our HR policies are effectively implemented by administering policies and procedures, facilitating training sessions, and performing various HR-related administrative tasks.

Responsibilities

• Process human resource documentation, including I-9 compliance and employee records, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and consistency.
• Assist with preparing HR correspondence and HR-related compliance audits, including SMETA/SWA.
• Answer routine questions and inquiries regarding departmental procedures and HR programs.
• Provide resources to empower employees with knowledge and materials through HR Shared Services (FMLA, LOA, ADA, Workday resources, HR Service Center, etc.).
• Assist with addressing routine workplace concerns.
• Coordinate and support facility-level employee engagement efforts, including planning and executing recognition events, appreciation initiatives, and HR-led activities.
• Assist and/or facilitate orientation, perform exit interviews, and gather feedback.
• Serve as a visible and approachable partner, regularly visiting the production floor to engage employees at all levels and support a safe and respectful work environment.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED and 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience being organized, flexible, and multi-task oriented in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work with all levels of an organization and manage-up effectively.
• Solid understanding of Human Resources functions and requirements.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with others in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Must be respectful, approachable, and team-oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

Skills

• Previous Workday/HCM system experience preferred.
• Bilingual preferred.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• The majority of the time is spent in an office setting outside of the production plant.
• The plant environment includes wet or humid conditions (non-weather related), extreme cold and heat (non-weather related), working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, and chemicals.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud when in the production area.
• Capable of sitting for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Frequently required to sit, stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Pay

The expected pay range for this position is $19.23 - $28.85 per hour. Individual compensation will be determined based on several factors, including the scope and responsibilities of the role, location of the position, the candidate’s qualifications and experience, internal equity, external market pay for comparable positions, and budget considerations.

Benefits

At Smithfield Foods, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive total rewards package. Learn more about our benefits package here.