HR Coordinator

For more than a century, Ben E. Keith Company has been a leader in fine food and premium beverage distribution, and we strive to consistently exceed our customers' expectations.

Our Food Division is a complete broad line multi-state distributor, and our Beverage Division operates throughout the state of Texas as a proud distributor of Anheuser-Busch products, craft and import beer brands, spirits, and wine.

We are dedicated to the growth and success of our business, our customers, and our employees-continuing our commitment to delivering quality since 1906.

Position Summary:

The HR Coordinator provides administrative and operational support across key Human Resources functions, with a primary focus on onboarding, pre-employment processing, and HR shared services. This role is responsible for coordinating the end-to-end onboarding experience for new hires, ensuring compliance with hiring requirements for both DOT and non-DOT positions, supporting unemployment claims administration, maintaining standard operating procedures, and assisting with HR projects and initiatives. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive, with the ability to manage multiple priorities while delivering exceptional service to internal stakeholders and maintaining confidentiality.

Job Responsibilities:

Onboarding Support

• Manage the full-cycle onboarding process, including screening, and onboarding candidates by processing all pre-employment activities including background and drug screens for DOT and Non-DOT applicants.
• Ensuring SOPs are created and maintained to be up to date.
• Coordinate employee training session for onboarding process and collect feedback to measure effectiveness.

HR Shared Services

• Support ad-hoc HR activities, projects, and initiatives as needed.
• Collaborate with cross-function teams to execute special projects and ensure successful outcomes.
• Serve as the backup to HR Coordinator I, providing coverage and support in their absence.
• Assist with the administration of unemployment claims by processing claims within the unemployment management system, gathering supporting documentation, and coordinating with Field HR Managers to ensure timely and accurate claim responses.

Qualifications and Competencies:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• 1-3 years of HR or administrative experience required.
• Experience supporting DOT-regulated positions and knowledge of DOT hiring requirements is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with HRIS systems and employee benefits required.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills required.
• Proven ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion with sensitive information required.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills to navigate complex organizational dynamics and build relationships across all levels.

Travel Requirements:

• Minimal travel may be required to support recruitment activities, training, or organizational events.

Ben E. Keith (BEK) Company is one of the largest food and beverage distributors in the United States. We are a family-owned business with a long-standing tradition of supporting the diverse communities in which we live and work. Our competitive employee benefits provide health and financial protection to our employees and their families.

* Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

* Short and Long Term Disability

* 401K with matching contribution

* Profit-Sharing Plan (100% company-paid)

* Employee Assistance Program

* Wellness Program

* Educational Assistance Program

* Paid Vacation and holidays

* Employee Credit Union

We have sought to create an environment in which the contributions of each employee at Ben E. Keith are fully valued. This means more than simply treating one another with respect; it also means considering how all our people can positively impact the quality of the decisions we make about our business.

Here at Ben E. Keith, we recognize that our workforce reflects the increasingly diverse nature of our society, and we want to do all we can to take advantage of that diversity with both our external and internal customers. We believe our differences are also our strengths and we want to do all we can to use those strengths to find more creative solutions for the business challenges we face. Ben E. Keith is an equal employment opportunity, affirmative action employer. VEVRAA Federal Contractor

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