Human Resources Coordinator / Generalist – Manufacturing

HR Coordinator / Generalist with Manufacturing experience

AMVAC, an American Vanguard Company, has an excellent opportunity for an experienced Human Resources professional with manufacturing experience who will manage the daily HR tasks at our busy chemical plant in the Axis area. The ideal candidate is an excellent communicator, detail-oriented and proactive. Their focus is to provide comprehensive on-site human resources support as we expand the plants capabilities. This fully on-site role plays a critical part in managing key employee lifecycle processes, ensuring data accuracy, and supporting HR operations in a dynamic, fast-paced industrial environment. Must be positive, open to change and always puts the well-being and safety of our employees first!

AMVAC, an American Vanguard company, successfully serves global markets through development, manufacturing and marketing of products for agricultural and commercial use. AMVAC offers exceptional medical, dental, vision and life insurance benefits at low cost to their employees, paid time off and more!

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the recruitment efforts including posting job openings on various platforms (ADP, LinkedIn, Indeed).
• Manage applicants' tracking, coordinate interviews, and oversee pre-employment screenings (background checks)
• Coordinate and facilitate onboarding, orientation, and offboarding processes accurately entering data into the Applicant Tracking System
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and site-specific employment regulations and documentation requirement
• Support bi-weekly payroll processing (exempt and non-exempt) using ADP Workforce Now
• Audit timecards, maintain accurate employee data, and resolve payroll discrepancies communicating with department managers, benefits and other departments
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records in the HRIS system.
• Generate and analyze HR reports (e.g., headcount, turnover, overtime, etc.) using Excel, Microsoft tools
• Support internal and external audits locally and with the corporate office
• Respond to employee requests in a timely manner and manage expectations in a professional manner

Skills & Qualifications:

• 3+ years of HR experience, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• 1+ year of recruiting experience including sourcing, interviewing, hiring and onboarding
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including EXCEL & WORD; HRIS platforms such as ADP Workforce Now
• Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail
• Professional demeanor and commitment to confidentiality
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced setting
• Solid problem-solving and analytical skills
• Demonstrated project management capabilities
• Excellent communication skills; collaborative, customer-focused, and tech-savvy mindset
• Working knowledge of employment laws and compliance standards (e.g., EEO, FMLA, I-9, GDPR)
• Collaborative mind-set working with multiple offices and time zones
• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field - or equivalent professional experience
• HS Diploma or equivalent required

AMVAC Offers:

Generous compensation package with exceptional benefits including:

• Health insurance including Medical, Dental, Vision offered at low cost to employees and for their families
• Life; AD&D insurance for employees and their families
• Health Savings Account (HSA) / Flexible Spending Account (FSA) available
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employer matching
• Employee Stock Purchasing Plan (ESPP) with employee discount
  AMVAC is an American Vanguard Company (NYSE: AVD)
• Vacation, Sick & Holiday Pay

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. AMVAC is proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment background checks and substance abuse testing. We participate in e-Verify.