HR Coordinator

About the Role

1440 Foods is a sports and active nutrition company on a mission to help energize people to unleash their potential with a focused portfolio of accessible, great-tasting health and wellness brands: Pure Protein® nutrition bars; Body Fortress® high-efficacy protein powders; MET-Rx® high-performance meal replacements; and FitCrunch® delicious high-protein snacks. The HR Coordinator at our food manufacturing facility supports the day-to-day operations of the HR department, with a primary focus on recruiting coordination, alongside new hire onboarding, benefits administration, and compliance documentation. This role works closely with the Recruiting and Total Rewards teams to help maintain a smooth, well-organized HR function and a positive workplace culture.

Responsibilities

• Recruiting Support
  • Support the full-cycle recruitment process for hourly roles, including machine operators, line workers, sanitation staff, and warehouse associates.
  • Post job openings and maintain accurate candidate records and requisitions in the applicant tracking system (ATS).
  • Assist with sourcing candidates through job boards, employee referrals, community outreach, and other channels.
  • Coordinate candidate interviews with hiring managers and shift supervisors, ensuring timely scheduling, communication, and feedback.
  • Support pre-employment testing, background screening, and offer logistics.
  • Help maintain recruiting metrics and reports, and support compliance with hiring policies and regulatory requirements (e.g., EEO, FLSA, I-9 documentation).
  • Help ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.
• New Hire Onboarding
  • Coordinate candidate background screening.
  • Support the onboarding process for new hires, helping ensure a smooth transition into the company.
  • Assist with new employee orientations and ensure all necessary paperwork is completed.
• Benefits Administration
  • Assist employees with benefits-related inquiries and issues.
  • Submit benefits vendor invoices and process purchase order (PO) creation.
  • Support open enrollment and new hire benefits enrollments, helping ensure compliance with relevant regulations.
  • Support wellness program activities and initiatives.
  • Support the collection of missed payroll deductions for benefits premium payments.
  • Help create and maintain SOPs and work instructions for benefits-related processes and systems.
• Compliance and Reporting
  • Help ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records and HR documentation.
  • Assist in preparing and submitting reports related to HR activities and metrics.
• HR Policies and Procedures
  • Help maintain and update HR policy and procedure documents.
  • Support consistent application of company policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• One to two years of experience in HR, recruiting, benefits administration, or an administrative support role.
• Experience supporting high-volume or hourly recruitment in a manufacturing, logistics, or industrial environment.
• Experience in the food manufacturing industry or similar regulated industries is a plus.
• Exposure to benefits administration processes and systems is a plus.
• SHRM-CP or PHR certification, or progress toward one, is a plus.

Skills

• Proficiency with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and HR software; familiarity with Paychex or similar platforms is a plus.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities, with the ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite; experience with HRIS software a plus.
• Understanding of safety standards and practices in a manufacturing environment is a plus.

Work Environment

• Exposure to both the office setting and food manufacturing facility.
• Significant amount of time working at a computer station.
• Occasional visits to various areas of the manufacturing floor.
• Must wear required PPE while in all manufacturing areas.
• Moving parts and machinery are present in the plant.

Physical Demands

• Frequent sitting, standing, or walking.
• Occasional ability to lift up to 20 lbs.
• Noise levels will vary; higher noise levels exist while in the plant operations areas.