Senior HR Coordinator Job at The J.M. Smucker Co. in Decatur

Senior HR Coordinator

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Location: Decatur, AL manufacturing plant.

Work Arrangements: 100% on-site.

Typical Schedule:

• Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Willingness to work off shift and flow to the work as needed – typically includes working 1–2 times per month from 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM for plant events.

Reports to: Human Resources Manager.

In This Role You Will

• HR, Payroll, and OC Pillar Support:
  • Lead full life cycle recruiting for hourly positions.
  • Conduct new hire orientation.
  • Create and maintain hourly personnel files.
  • Perform payroll duties as needed, including accurate and timely processing, reconciling, and transmitting of hourly payroll for a bi‑weekly pay cycle in a plant manufacturing environment using Workday.
  • Work with managers to ensure accuracy of timesheets and proper coding in Workday time‑keeping system.
  • Investigate issues and provide managers and employees with information regarding employee time entry; correct timekeeping errors leading to inaccurate pay in a timely manner.
  • Serve as subject matter expert for HR policy and employee payroll/time‑off questions.
  • Assist with Dormakaba time clock enrollments and errors.
  • Assist management with reporting and data collection related to audits or investigations.
  • Ensure all company, federal, state, local, and other applicable compliance requirements are met.
  • Assure compliance and adherence to business objectives.
• Employee Engagement And Community Events:
  • Manage plant engagement events and logistics.
  • Support management team with planning of meetings and other facility events.
  • Facilitate donations and employee sponsorship requests.
  • Responsible for Community Relations initiatives (United Way Campaign, etc.).
  • Support employee engagement initiatives.
• Accounting And Administrative Support:
  • Provide administrative support to HR Manager and Plant Operations.
  • Manage vendor invoices through the Marketplace system.
  • Coordinate service orders and work with temporary agency suppliers, temporary invoice reconciliations, and timecard management.
  • Manage vendor services including uniforms, office supplies, vending services, and site events.
  • Manage inventory and run company store.
  • May be required to drive to the postal annex to complete mail/shipping transactions.

Physical Demands

• Sit, stand, walk, or move about the facility for extended periods of time.
• Frequently visit the production floor to engage with employees, observe operations, and provide HR support.
• Occasionally bend, stoop, reach or lift up to 25 pounds (materials, or office supplies).

Minimum Requirements

• Associate degree or equivalent work experience.
• 3 years of Human Resources and / or payroll experience.
• Personal initiative to work independently and possess a high degree of diplomacy, confidentiality, and discretion.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite – analyze data and create reports.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment, manage multiple priorities / projects with limited to no supervision.
• A “can‑do” mindset and attitude.
• Ensure all employee policies are communicated and implemented appropriately.

Additional Skills and Experience

• A bachelor’s degree.
• Previous recruiting experience.