Human Resources Generalist - Bilingual

Job Description
Job Description
Summary
The Human Resources Professional - Bilingual will support the company core values and maintain a positive work atmosphere by being professional and communicating in a manner that promotes strong relationships with employees, co-workers, and the management team. As a Human Resources Professional - Bilingual, you will be responsible for interfacing and playing a critical role in assisting with all aspects of human resources within our organization, including safety.

This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with a strong background in Human Resources, particularly in the manufacturing sector. This position is shared between the Emmetsburg and Bancroft facilities. Responsibilities
Assists with all human resources functions within the organization, including employee relations, performance management, disciplinary actions, safety, conflict resolution, and terminations while following company policies and core values.

Assists with employee performance reviews for hourly employees and supports managers in conducting performance reviews and providing feedback to employees who are Spanish speaking. Ensuring Human Resource compliance with local, state, and federal laws and regulations. Assures the filing of annual compliance with 5500, 1095C and other federal and state laws; assures the timely and proper disclosure of required information to plan participants. Ability to stay organized and multi-task in a professional and efficient manner.

Excellent communication skills and professionalism to handle sensitive information. Maintain and process in HRIS system (ADP) electronic human resources materials, including personnel files, new hire forms, manuals, and other documents to ensure that files are current, confidential, complete, and in compliance with company and government regulations and deadlines. Strong problem solving, change management, negotiation, and influencing skills. Read technical drawings, reports and work instructions and translate current written documentation from English to Spanish.

Assists in recruiting and interviewing Spanish speaking candidates. Interprets and disseminates human resources policies, procedures, and programs to ensure that all employees are well informed and work in compliance with policies and regulations per our company core values. Ability to recommend, interpret, and/or apply company policies and procedures. Demonstrating flexibility and embracing changes to adapt to shifting business needs and emerging technologies. Identifying opportunities for business improvements.

Effectively implement changes in alignment with business goals and company core values. Create and execute high-growth recruitment strategies in partnership with management to attract, identify and source qualified candidates that meet our company core values. Assists with orientation, onboarding, and training of Spanish speaking new hires. Understands the company core values, as well as communicates and models the core values of the organization to create a sense of teamwork among employees.

Understands and communicates benefit programs and policies, helps employees enroll in programs and ensures benefits are properly set up for selection in ADP. Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business or related field preferred. At least 2 years of Human Resources work experience. Knowledge and proficiency in ADP Workforce Now HRIS system and Microsoft Office Suite strongly desired. Must be fluent in both spoken and written English and Spanish.

Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the colleague is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, talk, or hear; uses hands to finger, handle, or touch objects or controls. On occasion, the colleague may be required to stoop, bend, or reach above the shoulders. The colleague may occasionally lift, push, or pull up to 25 pounds
Specific vision abilities required include close, distance, color, depth, and peripheral vision.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.