Human Resource Coordinator

Gold Coast Ingredients, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of food flavors and colors. Located in Gilbert, PA. We are seeking qualified candidates for Human Resources Coordinator. The position is responsible for supporting the HR Department and providing assistance to the Human Resources Manager and HR Coordinator located in California to ensure compliance with HR policies and procedures, labor laws and regulations in Gilbert, PA.

Duties & Requirements

Responsibilities to include, but not limited to:

• Must have payroll experience. Timecard review and correcting.
• Assist with talent acquisition process by notifying employment agencies of available opportunities and scheduling interviews
• Posting job opportunities on assigned job posting sites and review resumes
• Coordinate employee onboarding and orientation programs to ensure seamless integration of new hires
• Prepare and maintain all required new employee documentation
• Maintain accurate employee data in HRIS system
• Maintain employee personnel files
• Maintain accurate Temp employee information in HRIS system; review timesheets for accuracy and submit weekly to agencies
• Benefits Administration: providing employees with benefit plan information; enrolling employees in benefit plans; process changes; billing reconciliation; COBRA processing; ensure compliance with applicable laws
• Assist HR Manager with preparation and submission of compliance labor law reporting, (ex: EEO-1, OSHA reporting, Worker’s Compensation, etc.)
• Conduct employee training required by company, industry and/or labor laws. Maintain accurate training records
• Maintain all employee records (ex: attendance, vacation, I-9 documentation, benefit enrollments, payroll changes, etc.)
• Payroll processing: review all payroll documentation for accuracy; maintain vacation schedule; assist Accounting Manager with payroll processing (in-house system). Be able to process payroll in absence of Accounting Manager.
• Employee Relations: Act as a point of contact for employees regarding HR policies, procedures and benefits. Assist management with conflict resolution and supporting engagement activities.
• HR projects: participate in various HR projects and initiatives
• Compliance Management: staying updated on employment laws and ensuring company adheres to legal requirements
• Collect data as may be requested for HR analytics

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field
• Minimum of three years experience in Human Resources as HR Coordinator or Asst. HR Manager.
• Experience in the food industry a plus.
• Familiarity with employment and labor law compliance, including Worker’s Compensation, FMLA, OSHA, Sexual Harassment, etc.
• Proficiency in applicant sourcing tools
• Experience in benefits administration
• Experience in payroll processing
• Ability to handle data collection and accurate entry into HRIS system
• Experience preparing new employee documentation and conducting new employee onboarding and orientation programs
• Experience conducting employee training
• Experience maintaining accurate employee documentation/files
• Excellent communication skills – verbal and written
• Excellent computer and data entry skills
• Must be bilingual a plus – verbal and written

Gold Coast Ingredients, Inc. (GCI) is a privately held, wholesale flavor and color manufacturer that has been satisfying taste since 1985. We are capable of serving all types of industries from food and beverage to nutraceutical and oral care. We work with customers to create custom formulations in a variety of forms including powder, spray-dried (encapsulated), freeze-dried, liquid, emulsion, and extracts that are compatible with any requirements.