About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Bakery Manufacturing.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

This entry-level HR Coordinator role supports day-to-day human resources operations at a bakery manufacturing facility. You will provide administrative and employee-facing support across onboarding, employee relations, payroll support, benefits administration, HRIS maintenance, and HR recordkeeping.

• Serve as a first point of contact for employees with HR policy, benefits, payroll, attendance, and general HR questions.
• Coordinate onboarding activities and conduct new-hire orientation to ensure completion of required employment documentation.
• Maintain accurate, confidential personnel records and update HRIS entries.
• Support payroll processing by reviewing timekeeping and payroll documentation for accuracy and responding to basic pay inquiries.
• Assist with benefits enrollments, changes, and employee communications.
• Support employee engagement initiatives, recognition programs, and company events.
• Help document and follow up on employee relations matters; escalate complex issues to HR leadership.
• Support audits, record retention requirements, and HR compliance tasks.
• Participate in HR projects and continuous improvement efforts; provide administrative support to the HR team.

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Who You Are / Qualifications

Required:

• Associate’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field — or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2+ years of Human Resources or related experience.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.
• Experience working in manufacturing, production, or industrial settings.
• Familiarity with HRIS and payroll systems.
• HR certification or demonstrated interest in pursuing an HR career path.

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Location & Work Environment

• Onsite in Michigan City, IN at a bakery manufacturing facility.
• Ability to occasionally walk production floors; may require standing, sitting, and moving about the facility.
• May require occasional flexibility to support employees across multiple shifts, including evenings or weekends.
• This is an onsite, full-time position.

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Compensation (Source Estimate)

• Estimated annual pay: $39,249 per year (estimated).

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Why Apply via Careertakes

• Confidential Client is working with Careertakes, a third-party recruiting platform, to find qualified HR talent.
• If selected, you’ll be employed directly by Confidential Client and gain hands-on HR experience in manufacturing.
• Applicants may receive access to other matched roles through the Careertakes platform.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.