HR Generalist - Bilingual English and Spanish

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma required; bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred

• 4+ years of progressive Human Resources experience required; manufacturing or multi-shift environment experience required

• Generalist-level HR experience across multiple functional areas, including employee relations, onboarding, HRIS, benefits, leave administration, timekeeping, terminations, and HR projects

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) required 

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel; strong Excel skills preferred for tracking, reporting, and data review

• Experience using HRIS and workflow systems, including UKG and Oracle, to process employee changes, timekeeping updates, onboarding, reporting, documentation, and related HR transactions

• Working knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and HR best practices, including ADA, FMLA, FLSA, and related leave/accommodation requirements

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive employee relations, medical, payroll, and personnel information appropriately

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, problem-solving, follow-up, and organizational skills

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when completing documentation, system updates, timekeeping review, and employee record maintenance

• Ability to manage multiple priorities, shift needs, employee concerns, and project timelines in a fast-paced environment

• Ability to respond calmly, professionally, and consistently to employee concerns, escalations, and sensitive HR matters

• Willingness and flexibility to work extended hours or adjusted schedules when necessary to support site and departmental needs

• Willingness to travel as needed

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as a well-rounded HR resource for the site, supporting employees, supervisors, and managers across daily HR operations

• Partner with supervisors and management to ensure fair, consistent, and policy-compliant application of HR procedures and employment practices

• Support employee relations matters by gathering information, documenting concerns, assisting with investigations, and escalating complex matters to HR leadership as appropriate

• Provide guidance and documentation support for coaching, corrective action, performance improvement, and other employee relations processes

• Assist with voluntary and involuntary termination processes, including documentation review, system updates, exit coordination, unemployment claim support, and follow-up with Payroll or management as needed

• Coordinate and support onboarding activities, including new hire orientation, benefits overview, HR system training, required documentation, and follow-up to ensure a positive new hire experience

• Support FMLA, leave of absence, accommodation, and related tracking processes while maintaining confidentiality and appropriate documentation

• Provide benefits support by answering general employee questions, assisting with benefits orientation, supporting Open Enrollment activities, and coordinating with Corporate Benefits when needed

• Support timekeeping processes by assisting employees and managers with timekeeping questions, reviewing discrepancies, following up on corrections, and coordinating with Payroll as needed

• Maintain accurate employee data in UKG, Oracle, and related HR systems, including new hires, transfers, supervisor changes, terminations, department updates, and other employee record changes

• Assist with UKG and Oracle data entry, reporting, system training, and process improvements to support accurate and efficient HR operations

• Develop, coordinate, and support HR training for employees and managers, including policy training, system training, onboarding topics, and other site HR training needs

• Support recruiting and temporary employee conversion processes as needed, including coordination with managers, staffing agencies, candidates, and internal HR stakeholders

• Compile, track, and maintain HR data, reports, spreadsheets, and documentation related to attendance, employee relations, onboarding, training, benefits, leave, and HR projects

• Support employee engagement, recognition programs, communication efforts, and other site initiatives that promote a positive and professional workplace

• Provide coverage for the HR Coordinator or other HR Generalist responsibilities when needed to maintain consistent HR service and department continuity

• Assist the HR Manager with departmental priorities, confidential assignments, compliance follow-up, HR projects, and other site business needs as assigned

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, company policies, and applicable HR recordkeeping requirements

• Perform other duties as assigned to support the HR department and site operations

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Primarily office-based work with occasional visits to manufacturing areas (PPE required)

• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally

• Must be able to sit for extended periods

• Occasional walking, climbing stairs, stooping, kneeling, or crouching

• Use of hands and arms to reach for and handle objects