The posting
The HR Coordinator – Weekend Shift provides dedicated HR support to Weekend and 2nd Shift employees and supervisors. This position serves as the primary on-site HR resource during assigned off-shift hours and supports employee relations, HR administration, policy guidance, documentation, and employee concerns.
Because this position will regularly work without the HR Manager onsite, the Coordinator must be comfortable working independently, exercising good judgment, maintaining confidentiality, and recognizing when an issue requires escalation.
Who We Are: Founded in 2016, Unified Defense has been serving our clients with high quality craftsmanship for almost 10 years. From our recent beginnings, to where we are today, serving our customers with superior products has been an unchanging goal for us. Our approach has been passed down for many years, and we are proud to serve both our customers and employees with a foundation in our core values. Without satisfied employees, we can’t serve our customers with the selfless care, ethical nature, and overall integrity we promise. We are proud to maintain an employee-focused company, where our team members feel supported and excited to come to work. We want your confidence and determination to shine in all you do - join our team today!
Location: Byron, GA
Schedule:
- Friday–Sunday: 12:00 PM–11:00 PM
- Monday: 10:00 AM–9:00 PM
- Tuesday–Thursday: Off
Requirements
What You’ll Do:
Employee & Supervisor Support
- Serve as the primary HR resource during assigned Weekend and 2nd Shift hours.
- Maintain a visible HR presence on the production floor and regularly check in with employees and supervisors.
- Answer routine questions regarding attendance, PTO, payroll/timekeeping, benefits resources, policies, and HR processes.
- Provide supervisors with guidance on established HR policies, attendance, documentation, and routine employee issues.
- Assist employees with HR systems, forms, and employment-related needs.
Employee Relations
- Receive and document employee complaints and workplace concerns.
- Conduct preliminary fact-finding, including gathering statements, identifying witnesses, reviewing available information, and documenting timelines.
- Assist supervisors with attendance, performance, conduct, and disciplinary documentation.
- Address routine employee concerns within established HR guidelines and assigned authority.
- Maintain confidentiality, neutrality, and appropriate professional boundaries.
- Escalate serious or high-risk matters to the HR Manager, including potential terminations or suspensions, harassment/discrimination concerns, threats or workplace violence, accommodations, protected leave concerns, and other significant employee-relations matters.
- Prepare clear documentation and summaries for HR Manager follow-up.
HR Administration & Compliance
- Maintain personnel files and HR documentation.
- Assist with I-9 and employee-file audits.
- Review attendance, timekeeping, and employee documentation for accuracy and follow-up.
- Assist with HRIS updates and employee data maintenance.
- Support onboarding and new-hire documentation as needed.
- Maintain training records and required HR documentation.
- Assist with HR bulletin boards and employee communications.
- Support headcount, turnover, attendance, and other HR reporting.
- Complete HR projects, audits, and administrative work during available off-shift hours.
Weekend HR Coverage & Handoff
- Provide consistent HR support across Weekend 1st and 2nd Shift operations.
- Respond to employee and supervisor concerns that arise during assigned hours.
- Document significant weekend incidents and actions taken.
- Maintain a list of open items requiring additional HR or management follow-up.
- Meet with the HR Manager on Monday to review weekend activity, open employee-relations matters, and required next steps.
- Provide additional weekday 2nd Shift HR coverage on Monday.
- Work adjusted or extended hours when reasonably necessary to address active HR matters.
Who You Are:
- Previous Human Resources experience required; 2+ years preferred.
- Experience with employee relations, HR administration, investigations, attendance, onboarding, or similar HR functions preferred.
- Manufacturing or multi-shift HR experience preferred.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to objectively gather and document information.
- Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment.
- Strong understanding of confidentiality and professional boundaries.
- Ability to recognize when an issue requires escalation.
- Strong organizational and follow-up skills.
- Comfortable interacting with employees and supervisors at all levels.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to learn HRIS/timekeeping systems.
- Ability to consistently work the required Weekend and 2nd Shift schedule.
- Education: Associate or bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred. Relevant HR experience may be considered in place of a degree.
- Certification: PHR, SHRM-CP, or similar HR certification is a plus but not required.
Benefits
What We Offer:
- Excellent Compensation (2nd shift = 15% shift differential)
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Life & Disability Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Team Meetings
- Employee Committees & Involvement
- Bonus Incentive Program
- Community Service Day
- Team Events & Activities
- Awesome Company Culture
**We kindly ask that applicants refrain from contacting the company directly regarding application status. All updates will be provided through the recruiting team.**
Unified Defense is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
