Job Purpose The Bilingual HR Business Partner plays a pivotal role in supporting the Human Resources Director and management by fostering a culture of transparency, inclusivity, and high performance. This position is responsible for ensuring legal compliance with federal and state employment regulations, guiding managers through employee relations issues, and administering core HR functions such as performance management, recruitment, employee training, and benefits support. The HR Business Partner also leads internal investigations, manages Workers’ Compensation programs, oversees employee medical testing, and acts as a backup for payroll and benefits administration. This role requires a high level of confidentiality, sound judgment, and the ability to communicate effectively in both English and Spanish across all levels of the organization.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Partners Human Resources Director to provide leadership which promotes an environment of open communications, productive working relationships, value for diversity, recognition for high performance, opportunity for training and career development, and engages employees in accountability and personal ownership for business outcomes.
- Administers legal compliance with all Federal and State requirements including equal Employment Opportunity, ADAA, FMLA, Military Leave, and others as required.
- Administers performance review process and associated metrics.
- Provides coaching and guidance to managers on all employee related matters including performance, attendance, leave requests, disciplinary procedures, and terminations.
- Conducts internal investigations related to employee complaints and employee’s appropriate resolution and corrective actions.
- Manages Workers’ Compensation program and identifies relevant BWC programs to reduce costs and ensure program and training requirements are met.
- Administers and schedules required employee medical testing.
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- Supports and assists with successful talent acquisition platform, including recruiting, interviewing, selection, and onboarding designed to meet the company’s workforce planning requirements and ensures legal compliance for all employment practices.
- Conducts regular employee and supervisory training on HR topics, benefits, performance management, disciplinary action, sexual harassment, safety and others.
- Supports and acts as back-up to the Payroll/Benefits Administrator. Assists with gathering census data and other required documents for benefit plan open enrollment and participates in annual onsite open enrollment meetings.
- Maintains confidentiality with all employee records including personnel files, performance evaluations, payroll records, training records, medical records and all other pertinent documents and data as necessary. Ensures compliance with document retention requirements.
- Follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by supervisor.
Education, Knowledge, and Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field or equivalent experience preferred.
- SHRM or HRCI HR Certifications a plus
- Bilingual in Spanish REQUIRED
- Comprehensive knowledge of federal and state HR compliance and legal requirements.
- Minimum of five years’ demonstrated experience in managing HR systems including policy administration, employment, performance management, and payroll and benefits.
- Demonstrated experience in coaching supervisors in employment related issues including performance management, internal investigations into complaints, disciplinary action and discharge.
- Demonstrated commitment to integrity, ethical practices as well as efficiency and cost management.
- Ability to maintain business and individual confidentiality.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to effectively listen to issues and handle critical situations with composure, discretion, good judgement and professionalism.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- ADP experience a plus
- Manufacturing experience preferred