Bilingual HR Coordinator

At a glance Looking to start or grow your career in HR? Scripps College is seeking a bilingual (Spanish‑speaking) Human Resources Coordinator to join its close‑knit, collaborative team in Claremont, CA. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys helping people, building relationships, and learning all aspects of Human Resources—from employee engagement and training to benefits, onboarding, and HR operations. No HR background required—just strong customer service skills, curiosity, and a desire to learn. Description: What you'll be doing Another Source’s client, Scripps College, is recruiting a Bilingual Human Resources Coordinator to join their team in Claremont, CA. Join a close‑knit, collaborative HR team at Scripps College and serve as a key resource for employees across campus. As the first point of contact for the Human Resources department, you'll play an integral role in creating a positive employee experience by providing guidance, coordinating employee programs and trainings, supporting communications, and connecting employees with the right resources. This role offers broad exposure to all areas of HR—including employee engagement, benefits, training and development, communications, and operations—making it an ideal opportunity for someone looking to start or grow a career in Human Resources. If you're organized, customer‑service oriented, bilingual, and excited to learn, you'll have the opportunity to build a strong HR foundation while making a meaningful impact in a supportive and mission‑driven environment. Here’s a little about Scripps College and the position they are recruiting for: Scripps College is a nationally recognized women's liberal arts college in Claremont, California, known for its rigorous interdisciplinary curriculum, distinguished faculty, and commitment to cultivating a diverse and inclusive community. As a member of The Claremont Colleges consortium, Scripps offers its students the intimacy of a small college with the resources of a larger university network. Summary of the Role As the Human Resources Coordinator, you'll serve as the welcoming face of the Human Resources office and play a critical role in supporting the employee experience for staff, faculty, and student employees. Reporting to the Associate Director of Human Resources, this position provides broad administrative and operational support across multiple HR functions while helping ensure employees receive timely, accurate, and responsive service. This role is ideal for an organized, customer‑focused professional who enjoys building relationships, solving problems, and contributing to a collaborative team environment. You'll gain exposure to a variety of HR disciplines including benefits, payroll, employee relations, onboarding, compliance, training and development, and employee engagement. Your Contribution Will Likely Include: Serve as the first point of contact for employees visiting, calling, or emailing the Human Resources office. Respond to general questions regarding HR policies, procedures, benefits, payroll, leave administration, and other employee programs. Direct employees to the appropriate HR team members and resources while ensuring a positive and supportive experience. Provide administrative support across multiple HR functions, including benefits administration, payroll, recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, and training initiatives. Maintain HR records, files, and databases with a high degree of accuracy and confidentiality. Assist with compliance tracking, required training records, and HR documentation to support regulatory requirements. Support employee engagement initiatives and assist with HR communications, newsletters, and campus announcements. Translate basic HR communications and documents into Spanish and provide interpretation support for Spanish‑speaking employees as needed. Serve as a resource for faculty and staff by helping address questions and escalating matters appropriately. Support the College's Principles of Community and Institutional Values through daily interactions and service. Contribute to special projects and additional HR initiatives as assigned. Experience You Will Bring: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Spanish language skills are required. Strong customer service orientation and ability to build positive relationships with employees at all levels. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism. Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities in a fast‑paced environment. Detail‑oriented with strong problem‑solving and critical‑thinking abilities. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Ability to quickly learn new systems and technologies, including HRIS platforms. Human Resources certification (PHR, SHRM‑CP, or similar) is preferred. Basic understanding of human resources principles and practices, including benefits, payroll, recruitment, and employee support processes are preferred. What’s in it for you: Benefits: Scripps offers a comprehensive compensation and benefit package. Learn more: The anticipated annual base salary range for this position is $22.50 – $24.50. The hourly rate of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty, and training. #J-18808-Ljbffr