HR Coordinator
Job Title: HR Coordinator
Department: HR
Reports to: Kari Mortensen
Location: Beardstown, IL
Effective Date: 01/22/2026
Job Status: Full Time - 1st Shift (Needs to be flexible)
FLSA Status: Salaried Non-Exempt
Comments:
The schedule for this position is Mon - Fri. From 8:00am to 4:30pm
Weekend work required as scheduled.
During Fall Season, Saturdays are usually scheduled.
Split shift or B Shift required as needed.
May need to cover coworker’s vacation shifts.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbally in English
- Excellent Customer Service Skills
- MUST BE A TEAM PLAYER
- Bilingual skills helpful
- Experience working with FMLA and FMLA Federal Compliances (Will train candidate)
- Excellent conflict resolution skills
- Computer knowledge required (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
- Proficient typing and 10-key skills beneficial
- Ability to prioritize tasks.
- Great organizational skills
- Oversee Open Enrollment
- Present Benefits information during orientation
- Ability to work 40+ hours (Flexible)
- Prior experience in unionized environment preferred
- 2-3 years of experience in meat processing or other manufacturing setting preferred
- Communication/public relations skills required
- PHR or SPHR preferred
- Great attendance record (Less than 2 points, for internal candidates) and no written warnings or suspensions in the last calendar year.
- Self-motivated and work well without direct supervision and ability to follow instructions.
- Minimum of 12 months clerical experience
- Flexible scheduling required
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Desk work
- Production and maintenance settings; climbing stairs
- Exposure to various chemicals, machinery, and knives
- Slippery floors, cold/hot temperatures, and loud ambient noise
RELATIONSHIPS:
- Internal: Employees on the production line and plant management
- External: Union
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Administers unemployment claims, attends unemployment hearings.
- Ensures regulatory compliance with ADA, FMLA, EEOC, etc. Stays current on recent federal, state and case law changes and monitors labor law updates for changes that affect HR.
- publishes and administers personnel policies.
- Processes and requests sick pay.
- Processes paperwork and updates data in SAP.
- May administer employee relations issues. Processes and implements formal disciplinary action of employees, initiates termination procedures and terminates employees as needed.
- Prepares and maintains records and procedures for controlling personnel transactions and reporting personnel data. Maintains HRIS integrity.
- Establishes, evaluates and maintains departmental reports and key indicators. Recommends new approaches, policies and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency of department and services performed.
- Directs local benefits administration, enrollment and open enrollment meetings.
- Data Entry Accuracy
- General office procedures including phone calls and filing.
- Maintain Confidentiality a MUST
- Heavy Filing
- Performs other duties as assigned
EDUCATION:
- High School degree or equivalent required, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in applicable field preferred.
The Applicant who fills this position will be eligible for the following compensation and benefits:
Benefits:
- Base Salary: $45,674 MIN-$50,965MID
- Health, Dental, Vision coverage begins after 60 days of employment
- Paid Time off: sick leave, vacation, and 6 company observed holidays
- 401(k): company match beings after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule
- 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.
- Short Term Disability
- Long Term Disability
- JBS/Memorial Hospital Partnership
- On-site bank
- On-site cafeteria
- Employee Assistance Program
- Discounted meat sales
For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in states where it is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for any given position, compensation ranges are specific to those states and takes into account various factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to a candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiencies for the role.
This position does not have an application deadline. We will continue to recruit until the position has been filled
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:
JBS USA is a leading global provider of diversified, high-quality food products, including a portfolio of well-recognized brands and innovative, easy-to-use food solutions. We process, prepare, package and deliver fresh and value-added premium meat, poultry and retail-ready food products for customers in approximately 100 countries on six continents. We are also the majority shareholder of Pilgrim’s, the largest poultry company in North America. JBS USA employs more than 100,000 team members, and our corporate office is located in beautiful Greeley, Colorado, where our 1,200 team members onsite enjoy more than 300 days of sunshine a year.
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: Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity
JBS is an Equal Opportunity Employer EOE/AA/M/F/D/V
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.
