HR Generalist - Bilingual English & Spanish

Job Description: This HR Generalist position will focus on Employee Relations and will have responsibility for Recruiting, both internally and externally. As a key team member of the Human Resources Department, this position works in a collaborative manner to achieve our strategic goals while exhibiting the Nautique identity pyramid values. Bilingual in English and Spanish is required for this role,

Key Responsibilities: 

• Builds and maintains strong relationships with supervisors, managers, and employees.
• Provides guidance and coaching to department leaders related to employee performance management and individual career growth and succession planning.
• Ensures that policies and procedures are applied fairly and consistently for all employes, supervisors and managers.
• Handles employee relations investigations, including disciplinary actions, up to and including terminations.
• Provides HR policy guidance and interpretation.
• Oversees the Talent Acquisition process and establishes recruiting requirements by meeting with managers to discuss departmental needs and studying the organization's strategic plans and objectives.
• Establishes priorities and creative avenues to attract and recruit the best talent.
• Manages applicant tracking system.
• Serves as a liaison with area employment agencies, colleges, and industry associations.
• Reviews employment applications and prescreen applicants to obtain information on work history, training, education, or job skills to match candidates with job requirements.
• Refer qualified applicants to the hiring managers and supervisors, and coordinates interviews with selected candidates.
• Performs other HR responsibilities as assigned.

Skills and abilities for success in this position:

• Strong interpersonal, written verbal communication, and facilitation skills with the ability to work closely with all members of the organization. 
• Excellent organization and project management skills 
• Ability to adapt to changes in the work environment 
• Strong analytical and conceptual thinking skills 
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills 
• Ability to make sound judgments and take the initiative to establish priorities, meet deadlines, and make decisions/choices within the functional area of responsibility with minimal direct supervision.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of highly sensitive information related to HR functions and knowledge.
• Ability to maintain a positive work atmosphere and interaction with employees, co-workers, management, and others.
• Ability to handle emergency situations calmly.

Knowledge and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of Human Resources experience in a manufacturing or construction environment required a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products.
• Proficient in HRIS, such as ADP, Paylocity, or others.
• Experience in managing Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).
• Bi-lingual in English and Spanish required.
• PHR or SHRM certification a plus.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to work in a non-climate-controlled environment where ambient air temperature can exceed outside air temperature occasionally.
• Must be able to bend at the waist and knees and stand for extended periods.
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds when necessary.
• This is a safety-sensitive position.