HR Coordinator II

At Pilgrim’s, Safety Is A Condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first - always.

Are you a people person with a knack for organization and a passion for finding top-tier talent? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where every day brings new challenges? If you're ready to be the driving force behind building our incredible support team including Truck Drivers, Maintenance Techs, Warehouse and Shipping Workers, Quality Techs, and more, then we want you as part of our Cold Spring, MN team!

Join us in a high-impact HR Coordinator role where you won't just file paperwork – you'll be on the front lines of bringing the best to our team!

Responsibilities: As an HR Coordinator, you will play a crucial role in our recruitment and hiring processes, acting as the first point of contact for many of our valued future employees. Your mission: find the right people for the right roles and guide them through their journey with us!

• Talent Sourcing & Recruitment: Actively source qualified candidates using diverse methods, including job boards, social media, employee referrals, and job fairs.
• Screening & Interviewing: Review resumes and applications, conduct initial interviews (phone and in-person), and coordinate further interviews with hiring managers.
• Candidate Management: Maintain contact with candidates, ensuring they are informed about their application status and the exciting opportunities within our company.
• Onboarding & Compliance: Coordinate the entire new hire process, including background checks, drug screens, I-9 compliance, and new employee orientation.
• Administrative Support: Maintain accurate and confidential employee records in our HRIS system, prepare reports on HR activity, and assist with various HR functions as needed.
• Collaboration: Work closely with department managers to understand specific staffing needs and help develop/revise job descriptions.

What You’ll Need:

• Proven Experience: 1-2+ years of relevant HR or administrative experience, ideally in a fast-paced or industrial environment.
• Exceptional Communication: Outstanding verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively with a diverse range of individuals.
• Organizational Prowess: Meticulous attention to detail, strong time-management skills, and the ability to multitask and prioritize effectively under pressure.
• Integrity & Discretion: The ability to handle confidential information with the highest level of professionalism and sensitivity.
• Tech Savvy: Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel) and experience using HR Information Systems (HRIS) and Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) software.
• Problem-Solving Skills: A self-motivated, proactive mindset with strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Why Work for Pilgrim’s?

• Schedule: Monday – Friday with occasional Saturdays. Flexible day shift hours;
• Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;
• Paid Time Off: Sick leave, vacation, company observed holidays or, any other statutorily required paid leave;
• 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;
• Base hourly salary range of $20-23 per hour;
• Career Development: Our company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs;
• Better Futures

The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.

About us: Pilgrim’s is a leading global food company with more than 62,000 team members worldwide. The company processes, prepares, packages, and delivers fresh, frozen, and value-added food products for customers in more than 100 countries. Pilgrim’s operates protein processing plants and prepared foods facilities in 14 states, Puerto Rico, Mexico, the U.K, the Republic of Ireland and continental Europe.

Our mission: To be the best in all that we do, completely focused on our business, ensuring the best products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers, profitability for our shareholders and the opportunity of a better future for all of our team members.

Our core values are: Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity

EOE, including disability/vets

Unsolicited Assistance: JBS and its companies do not accept unsolicited assistance from any recruitment vendors for any of our open jobs. All resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee at JBS and its companies or via the applicant tracking system, in any form without a valid written request and search agreement previously approved by HR, will be solely owned by JBS and its companies. No fees will be paid should the candidate be hired by JBS and its companies because of an unsolicited referral.