HR Coordinator

Overview

Dole Packaged Foods is a purpose led organization that is a champion of accessible fruit nutrition and builds a brighter future for people through the goodness of fruit.

At Dole, our culture is uniquely driven by core Values. Our commitment to these Values transforms our work into a meaningful journey toward a brighter future together. Here, you'll be part of a respectful, inclusive culture that deeply values our colleagues, customers, and global communities. We strive for excellence, empowering each other to confidently overcome challenges, continuously learn, and achieve world-class results. Guided by unwavering integrity, our actions consistently reflect our commitment to always doing what's right, fostering lasting trust and strong relationships. Through a spirit of collaboration, we cultivate positivity, generosity, and genuine teamwork, enabling collective success toward our One Dole Purpose. Our innovative spirit leads directly to meaningful outcomes and business success.

Dole Packaged Foods seeks a self-directed, motivated, positive professional to serve as a Human Resources Coordinator at the McDonough manufacturing plant location. This is a hands-on HR position supporting the manufacturing plant through partnering and driving the implementation of HR processes and initiatives throughout the plant promoting a result oriented and performance driven culture. This position will be onsite daily and responsible for functions that include recruiting, onboarding, records administration, attendance tracking and other various HR functions.

Responsibilities

Human Resources

• Serve as a point of contact for employees regarding routine HR policies, procedures, time off, and general HR inquiries, escalating complex matters as appropriate.
• Assist with a variety of HR administrative processes including filing, supporting HRBP in screening candidates, assisting with interviews, and conducting orientations.
• Coordinate onboarding activities to ensure required paperwork, pre-employment requirements, system access requests, and other new hire activities are completed accurately and timely.
• Facilitate orientation sessions for regular, seasonal, and temporary employees using established materials and processes.
• Submit and track requests related to employee system access, equipment, badges, and other onboarding needs.
• Maintain employee personnel files and HR records in accordance with company policies, established procedures, and record retention requirements.
• Support internal and external inquiries and requests related to the HR department.
• Coordinate with payroll, benefits, HRIS, and other cross-functional teams to support accurate employee data and workforce records
• Coordinate drug screens and conduct reference and background checks, as necessary.
• Monitor attendance, call-offs, and temporary staffing coverage needs and communicate workforce impacts to management.
• Prepare HR documentation, forms, letters, and correspondence using approved templates and established procedures.
• Assist in the onboarding of temporary employees, where needed, by communicating with agency representatives, scheduling interviews, and facilitating appropriate onboarding.
• Compiling and maintaining paper, digital, and electronic employee records
• Support employee communications, recognition programs, engagement activities, and plant events.
• Support Corporate HR initiatives by gathering documentation, coordinating communications, and assisting with audits, system changes, training, and other assigned activities.
• Perform other duties that support HR functions, as assigned.

Recruiting & Staffing

• Support hourly production recruiting by posting approved job openings, reviewing applications, conducting initial candidate screens, and coordinating next steps with hiring managers.
• Coordinate interviews between candidates and hiring teams, including phone, virtual, and onsite interviews.
• Communicate with candidates throughout the hiring process, including interview confirmations, follow-ups, status updates, and pre-employment instructions.
• Maintain applicant information and recruiting activity within the applicant tracking system and other recruitment records.
• Coordinate background checks, drug screens, and other plant-required pre-employment activities.
• Prepare and send approved offer letters and other candidate communications.
• Coordinate with hiring managers to confirm staffing needs, interview requirements, and hiring timelines.
• Partner with temporary staffing agencies to support recruiting, onboarding, and workforce administration activities.
• Support hiring managers and operational leaders with production and seasonal staffing requests.
• Assist with recruiting reports and candidate tracking as needed.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Experience, Knowledge, Skills You Bring:           

• 2-3 years of human resources experience in a fast-paced organization
• Hands on experience utilizing a variety of HR systems (Applicant Tracking Systems, HRIS, Timekeeping, etc.)
• Intermediate to advanced skills in MS Office
• Recruitment experience required
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills including the ability to effectively present facts and recommendations in oral and written form.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Must be able to communicate in English fluently, bilingual (Spanish) is a plus

What You’ll Need to Succeed

• Passionate about a purpose driven career
• Passionate about collaborating respectfully in diverse and inclusive team environments
• Proactively seeks feedback and continuously improves work quality
• Consistently adheres to ethical standards and maintains transparency
• Actively contributes to achieving collective team goals

Education & Certification

• High school diploma or equivalent is required
• Degree in HR/Business preferred

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit and use the computer for extended periods of time; ability to answer phones and use a variety of office equipment; ability to lift 20 pounds and reach overhead.
• Must be able to climb stairs
• Requires climbing, standing, stooping, twisting, lifting and other physical movements to perform job.
• Industrial plant and related noise and temperatures

Travel Requirements

• Minimal travel is expected.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.