HR Coordinator
Company: Carlton Farms
Role summary
HR Coordinator is a full-time role at Carlton Farms in Carlton, Oregon, United States (on-site). Posted 2026-10-03. Experience level: 0-2. No degree required.
- Job title
- HR Coordinator
- Company
- Carlton Farms
- Location
- Carlton, Oregon, United States
- Work arrangement
- on-site
- Employment type
- full-time
- Category
- Administrative
- Experience level
- 0-2
- Degree required
- No
- Date posted
- 2026-10-03
This is a fantastic entry-level opportunity at Carlton Farms where you can dive into recruiting and HR support without needing a degree! You'll be the go-to HR person on-site, getting hands-on experience in a fast-paced production environment. It's a great chance to build your career and make a real impact.
Job description
Description
The HR Coordinator serves as the on-site HR presence for Carlton Farms, built around three core pillars: recruiting, general HR support, and safety support. This is a hands-on, execution-focused role well suited for someone who enjoys recruiting, staying close to safety and compliance on the floor, and working within the daily rhythm of a production operation.
Key Responsibilities:
Recruiting
Lead full-cycle recruiting for entry-level production roles, including job postings, screening, interviewing, and coordinating offers.
Support new hire onboarding and ensure proper documentation, including I-9 completion.
Safety
Provide basic workers’ compensation support, including completing and submitting Form 801 for reported injuries.
Support the site safety program for an 85-person facility, in partnership with Operations, including tracking training completion and assisting with safety meetings.
General HR Support
Track and administer daily employee attendance, following up with employees and supervisors on attendance policy compliance.
Serve as backup for payroll processing, ensuring continuity when the primary payroll contact is unavailable.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records in HRIS and personnel files.
Serve as a point of contact for employee questions regarding attendance, timekeeping, and general HR inquiries.
Support HR initiatives focused on employee engagement and communication.
Prepare basic reports related to recruiting activity, attendance, and headcount tracking.
Provide support for special projects and other HR functions as needed.
Requirements
Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
1+ years of experience in HR, recruiting, or administrative support, ideally in an agricultural or production environment.
Bilingual in English/Spanish required.
Knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Google); experience with HRIS systems a plus.
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
Comfortable working in a production environment and wearing required PPE when needed.
Working Conditions:
Office-based with frequent interaction on the production floor of a USDA-inspected pork processing facility.
Regular presence in harvest and processing areas, with exposure to the sights, sounds, and smells associated with livestock slaughter and meat processing.
Exposure to refrigerated and cold-storage environments, loud noises, and production equipment.
Required to wear PPE appropriate to a meat processing environment, including in areas where animals are harvested.