Human Resources Coordinator

Hampton Farms offers a structured, people-first HR role in Franklin, VA (onsite), supporting recruiting, onboarding, and day-to-day HR administration within a manufacturing setting. You will help create a positive employee experience while partnering with Corporate HR and Payroll to keep hiring and HR processes accurate, compliant, and confidential.

What you’ll do

• Own the full recruitment workflow, including job postings, applicant screening, interview coordination, and candidate communications.
• Coordinate career fairs and other recruiting initiatives.
• Coordinate pre-employment steps such as background checks and drug testing.
• Lead new hire orientation and onboarding to support an engaged start for employees.
• Prepare offer letters and maintain accurate recruiting records.
• Maintain employee records and HRIS data with an emphasis on confidentiality and accuracy.
• Assist employees and supervisors with questions related to HRIS, payroll, benefits, and timekeeping.
• Review employee time records prior to payroll processing.
• Support HR compliance by assisting with job descriptions, employee status changes, and HR compliance activities.
• Coordinate employee recognition programs, including Employee of the Month, and create employee communications such as quarterly newsletters.
• Support Workers’ Compensation administration and other HR projects as assigned.
• Partner with Corporate HR and Payroll to support compliance with company policies and employment laws.
• Provide customer service by welcoming visitors, applicants, vendors, and employees and answering incoming phone calls; maintain office supplies.
• Complete additional administrative duties as needed.

Requirements

• Associate degree or 1-3 years of Human Resources experience, required.
• Experience recruiting, onboarding, and employee training, including use of HRIS and Applicant Tracking Systems.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information professionally.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and work independently and collaboratively.
• Preference for strong Human Resources experience in a manufacturing/production environment, including employee relations, performance management, disciplinary actions, investigations, and terminations.
• Preference for experience supporting day-to-day plant operations and partnering with supervisors and managers to address workforce issues, maintain policy compliance, and support employee engagement.
• Experience recruiting and onboarding employees for production, shift-based, and overnight positions is required.
• Preferred: knowledge of employment laws, attendance management, corrective action processes, and HR best practices in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.
• Would prefer candidates close to Franklin, VA.

Work environment

• Primarily office-based, with regular time spent in a food manufacturing environment.
• Facility exclusively processes peanuts and tree nuts, and employees must be able to safely work where exposure to airborne and contact allergens is unavoidable.
• Production areas may have varying temperatures and moderate noise levels.
• Occasional travel may be required.

Physical requirements

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods throughout the workday.
• Ability to walk, bend, reach, crouch, and move throughout office and production areas.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) and 401K matching
• Paid vacation and personal days
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Bereavement leave
• Military leave
• Jury duty leave
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid jury duty

Application process

This position is contingent upon satisfactory completion of reference checks, education verification, pre-employment drug screening, and a criminal history check.

Technology

HRIS, Applicant Tracking Systems, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).