Sr HR Coordinator

Job Location: Lenexa, KS

Summary:

Hershey Salty Snacks is seeking a Sr. HR Coordinator to provide support for our manufacturing facilities in Kansas City. This position will primarily be located in our Lenexa, KS plant. This position is responsible for administrative support for the HR Team and plant employees. This will involve organizing and preparing plant communications, recruiting and onboarding support & coordination, SAP entry, and coordinating in-house meetings. This position serves as the primary contact for both employees and vendors.

In addition, the Sr. HR Coordinator:

• Serves as a liaison between Corporate Communications and plant employees.
• Supports plant-wide communications, including assisting with the development and dissemination of all plant-wide communications, and posting them in common areas.
• Provides administrative support to Human Resources activities, including SAP data entry and reporting, attendance tracking, and leave of absence management. Prepares and coordinates discipline action, filing and other projects as assigned. Manages all hourly unemployment compensation claims.
• Provides excellent customer service to employees by addressing HR questions and documenting employee concerns in a timely manner. Escalates matters to the appropriate personnel when necessary.
• Drives employee engagement by coordinating plant engagement initiatives, including serving as a key member of all culture-related Teams
• Coordinates recruiting activities, including interview processes, to ensure candidates receive pertinent information about available positions. Attends job fairs and partners with local schools, community organizations, and career events to recruit candidates.
• Coordinates candidate onboarding and orientation for hourly and salaried workforce to ensure a positive transition for new hires. Monitors new hire probation periods for hourly employees and coordinates appropriate actions.
• Follow all safety rules and regulations while performing work assignments and adhere to all policies and procedures as specified in company manuals and as directed in the employee handbook.
• Proactively seek and participate in available company-sponsored training to develop and advance my knowledge base and skill set.
• Maintain a positive and professional working relationship with peers, management, and support resources, consistently demonstrating a commitment to teamwork and providing exemplary customer service.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by management professionally and efficiently.
  
  

Skills and Experience:

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in a Human Resources-related role is preferred.
• Previous experience building Human Resource capabilities, employee relations, staffing, or training is preferred.
• Knowledge of Human Resources practices and Employment law relevant to the manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of recruiting and screening practices
• Analytical skills to interpret policy
• Planning and organizing skills
• Knowledge of unemployment processing and claims
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to handle conflict
• Ability to handle confidential matters
• Computer skills – Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Previous experience working with SAP or other HRIS systems
  
  

Minimum Requirements and Education:

• Associate's degree (or in the process of obtaining) in an HR or business-related field is preferred