Bilingual HR Coordinator

Job Summary: The Bilingual Human Resources Coordinator provides administrative and operational support to the Human Resources Department while serving as a trusted resource for employees and managers. This position requires fluency in both English and Spanish to effectively communicate with and support a diverse workforce. The role plays a key role in recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, benefits administration, HRIS data management, compliance, and employee engagement. As the first point of contact for many HR-related matters, the HR Coordinator is responsible for creating a welcoming, professional, and service-oriented experience for employees and visitors. Supervisory Responsibilities: · None Duties/Responsibilities: · Must be fluent in both English and Spanish, with the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. · Serve as the primary point of contact for employees seeking HR assistance, providing exceptional customer service and timely support. · Greet employees, applicants, visitors, and vendors in a professional, friendly, and welcoming manner. · Translate verbal and written communications, policies, training materials, and HR documents between English and Spanish. · Assist employees with HR-related questions, forms, benefits information, employment verification requests, and general inquiries. · Support the recruitment process by posting job openings, reviewing applications, scheduling interviews, coordinating pre-employment requirements, and preparing employment documentation. · Conduct new hire orientation and complete all onboarding documentation to ensure compliance with company policies and legal requirements. · Coordinate orientation sessions, interviews, meetings, training programs, and employee events. · Maintain accurate employee personnel files and electronic HR records while ensuring confidentiality and compliance with record retention requirements. · Enter, update, and maintain employee information in the Human Resources Information System (HRIS). · Assist with payroll-related changes, including employee status changes, timecard corrections, supervisor updates, department changes, and other employment transactions. · Support employee benefits administration, including enrollments, qualifying life events, and employee communications. · Prepare HR reports, spreadsheets, presentations, correspondence, forms, signage, and other documentation as needed. · Assist with compliance activities, internal audits, and government reporting requirements. · Support employee engagement initiatives, recognition programs, wellness activities, and company events. · Maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive employee, medical, payroll, and personnel information. · Communicate professionally and effectively with employees, managers, vendors, staffing agencies, and external partners. · Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment. · Demonstrate consistent and reliable attendance. · Perform all other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Required Skills/Abilities: · Fluency in both English and Spanish (verbal and written) is required. · Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive working relationships. · Strong verbal and written communication skills. · Professional demeanor with outstanding phone and front-office etiquette. · Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive information. · Strong organizational, planning, and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks. · High attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and documentation. · Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams. · Experience working with Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) preferred. · Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment. · Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work in a fast-paced environment. · Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills. · Commitment to providing exceptional internal customer service. Education and Experience: · High school diploma or GED preferred. · Associate degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred. · One to three years of Human Resources, administrative, customer service, or office support experience preferred. · Manufacturing or production environment experience is a plus. · Bilingual (English/Spanish) proficiency is required. Physical Requirements: · Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. · Frequently uses hands and fingers to operate a computer, keyboard, telephone, copier, and other office equipment. · Must be able to communicate effectively in English and Spanish in person, over the telephone, and electronically. · Occasionally required to stand, walk, bend, stoop, reach, and move throughout office and production areas. · Must be able to lift and carry up to 20 pounds occasionally. · Ability to file documents in low and high file cabinets. · Must be able to travel throughout the facility to support employees, conduct orientations, and assist managers. · Ability to work in both an office environment and a manufacturing facility with exposure to moderate noise, moving equipment, and varying temperatures.