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HR Coordinator

(External) Simmons Foods Job Opportunities
Emporia, KS Full Time
POSTED ON 5/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/6/2026

Purpose of the Position

Coordinate human resource activities for the facility and aid the Human Resource Manager in programs to support employees.   

 

Essential Position Responsibilities - This is a Salary Non-Exempt position. 

Support HR Manager in carrying out HR programs. Assists in learning and training programs, including new hire orientation. Aids managers in ensuring managers are following union guidelines for conflict or disciplinary action. Files paperwork associated with Federal programs and mandates. Serves as a point of contact for employees.   

Processes information in HRIS systems. Verifies time information from managers and supervisors weekly to ensure proper processing of pay. Maintains employee information in Vantage. Follow up with managers to ensure proper accuracy of attendance records are being kept. Performs data entry in HRIS systems.   

Assists in general HR responsibilities for the facility. Helps to maintain appropriate levels of staffing, including providing necessary support for the job bid process, interviewing, and directing the new hire process when needed.  

Participates as a member of the Team. Participates in the ongoing development, communication and implementation of team concepts, programs and policies; coordinates work to ensure best practices with all team members. Attends appropriate team meetings. As a member of the Team, fosters strong cohesiveness regarding all major issues; e.g., direction, annual plan, budget, policy changes, etc. Accepts responsibility to quickly identify any areas that lack cohesiveness, bringing them to the attention of the team leader and working with the team in a supportive manner to resolve issues and actively look for ways, and reinforce actions needed, to achieve synergy possible within the larger organization.  

Simmons Operating systems principles and objectives: Is familiar with Simmons’ established operating systems  (e.g. quality, security, office environment, company policies, LEAN); understands the responsibility to maintain  familiarity with the systems and this position’s role in support of these systems - including a consideration of the impact  of individual actions on the systems and the responsibility to communicate concerns and improvement ideas.  

Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives: This position description is intended to  guide the activities of the person in this position and is not intended to limit the thinking and creativity of the person as to the work of this function nor is it intended that this describe all the work that may be required of the person in this  position.  

Physical Activities: Enters and locates information on a computer. Visually verifies information, often in small printCommunicates with Customers, Vendors, or Employees via telephone, in person, and/or electronic mail. May present information to small or large groups. Must be able to work in various temperatures. Move about in a manufacturing environment and surrounding property.  

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): As required by visiting facility.  

Travel: Travels domestically to and from multiple facilities or work-sites 

Technical Experience: 3 years’ experience in human resources, thorough understanding of Human Resources policies and laws. Proficient use of Microsoft Suite  

Industry Experience: Preference for food processing organization.  

Minimum Education: High School Diploma or equivalent  

Preferred Education: Bachelor’s Degree in HR Development, Organization Development, Human Resources, Organizational Behavior, IO Psychology or related degrees, SPHR Certification. 

We value military experience and welcome veterans to join our team.

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