HR COORDINATOR

HR COORDINATOR

Location: Ottumwa, IA, United States

Date Posted: Sep 10, 2026

Category: Human Resources

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Description

HUMAN RESOURCES COORDINATOR

The Human Resources Coordinator provides administrative and operational support for key HR functions, including leave administration, attendance tracking, benefits administration, and job bidding activities. This position serves as a resource for employees and supervisors by ensuring compliance with company policies, collective bargaining agreements, and applicable employment laws while maintaining accurate employee records and delivering excellent customer service.

Essential Responsibilities

Leave of Absence Administration (FMLA & Related Leaves)

• Administer Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) leave processes from initial request through return to work.
• Provide employees with required leave notices and documentation.
• Track leave usage, certifications, recertifications, intermittent leave, and return-to-work requirements.
• Maintain accurate and confidential leave records and ensure compliance with federal, state, and company requirements.

Attendance Administration

• Monitor and maintain employee attendance records in UKG/Kronos.
• Review attendance exceptions and correct timekeeping discrepancies.
• Generate attendance reports and communicate trends or concerns to management.
• Ensure attendance records are accurate for payroll and disciplinary processes.

General HR Support

• Maintain employee personnel files and HR records.
• Prepare reports, correspondence, and HR-related communications.
• Respond to employee inquiries and direct employees to appropriate resources.
• Support compliance with company policies, labor agreements, and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate and administer the job bidding process when needed.
• Assist with benefit enrollment, changes, and questions regarding company benefit programs when needed.

Compliance & Reporting

• Maintain confidentiality of employee information and HR records.
• Prepare payroll, attendance, labor, and HR-related reports.
• Assist with audits and compliance activities.
• Support compliance with company policies, employment regulations, and the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Qualifications

Education

• Associate degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Experience

• 2+ years of Human Resources, payroll, benefits, leave administration, or related experience preferred.
• Experience in a manufacturing and/or unionized environment preferred.
• Experience with UKG/Kronos or similar HRIS and timekeeping systems preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Working knowledge of FMLA, ADA, and leave administration practices.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Strong customer service and problem-solving skills.

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.

Position is not eligible for sponsorship of external candidates.

JBS offers a full range of benefits including health care, life insurance, and a 401 (K) plan.

JBS is an equal opportunity employer.

EOE, Including disability/ Vets

Our foundation & our strength is in our values

DETERMINATION | SIMPLICITY | AVAILABILITY | HUMILITY | SINCERITY | DISCIPLINE | OWNERSHIP

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