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Onboarding Specialist - Human Resources

Kraft Heinz Company Champaign, IL

Champaign, IL

1mo ago Closed

$34 - $34/hr Full time Administrative Support Application Tracking System Candidate Management System

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Aug 25, 2026).

Job Description

The Onboarding Specialist, HR at Kraft Heinz Champaign plant oversees site onboarding and internal job bidding administration, delivering a streamlined onboarding experience to accelerate productivity and align new hires with organizational goals. Compensation is USD 34 per hour.

Responsibilities

Manage the end-to-end onboarding for all new hires, from pre-employment coordination through orientation, system setup, and integration into the business.
Oversee the Champaign site onboarding program, maintaining records, documentation, communications, schedules, and ongoing process improvements.
Coordinate onboarding logistics across preboarding, orientation, first-day readiness, and 90-day onboarding support.
Administer the plant's internal job postings and bidding, including posting positions, validating eligibility, documenting actions, communicating with stakeholders, and tracking movement.
Design and implement onboarding programs aligned with company goals and culture, supporting talent development and retention initiatives with ongoing enhancements.
Create standardized onboarding frameworks that accommodate the needs of various roles and departments.
Monitor onboarding metrics, identify trends, and deliver insights to enhance onboarding effectiveness, first-year retention, and engagement.
Collaborate with production leadership, HR, technical subject matter experts, and global L&D functions to create a cohesive onboarding experience that fosters belonging, readiness, and retention.
Drive continuous improvement by collecting feedback, conducting post-onboarding evaluations, and proposing iterative enhancements.
Ensure accurate updates to employee movement data in HR systems and tracking tools for internal bidding, including job, shift, manager, pay, labor, and other required changes.
Identify process gaps, recommend improvements, and support the implementation of best practices for onboarding, employee movement, and HR process execution.
Establish professional relationships and provide timely communication, follow-up, and support to leaders, employees, and cross-functional partners.
Perform additional duties as assigned by leadership to support the team.

Requirements

Ability to read work instructions, complete status forms in English, and communicate with the supervisor.
Capable of working in a fast-paced environment and able to lift up to 50 pounds.
Strong time-management skills to meet deadlines.
Accountability and reliability; able to follow directions and complete tasks from start to finish with minimal supervision.
Excellent organization and keen attention to detail.
Solid technical aptitude with the ability to learn and effectively use HR systems and related tools.
Proficiency in managing data, trackers, records, and HR system transactions with accuracy.
Good judgment and decision-making, escalating issues outside the scope to the supervisor.
Willingness to work flexible schedules as required.
Team-oriented mindset.
Detail-oriented with the ability to avoid and identify errors.
Strong organizational abilities.

Technologies

HR systems
Tracking tools
Reporting tools
HRIS

Benefits

Medical coverage
Prescription Drug
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Screenings/Assessments
Paid Time Off
Company Holidays
Leave of Absence
Recognition
Training
Employee Assistance Program
Wellbeing Programs
Family Support Programs
401k
Life
Accidental Death & Dismemberment
Disability

Location

Location: Champaign Plant, Champaign, IL (onsite)

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