Bilingual HR Generalist POST NUMBER: 477986

Bilingual HR Generalist 
Location: Vernon, CA (Onsite, 5 Days/Week)
Compensation: $80,000 – $95,000 DOE
Type: Direct Hire

Overview

A well-established distribution and manufacturing company in Vernon is looking for a hands-on Bilingual HR Generalist to serve as a key operational HR resource across multiple locations. This is a highly autonomous role; you'll own HR functions end-to-end, drive initiatives, and serve as a strategic partner to HR leadership. If you thrive in fast-paced environments and take pride in leading rather than supporting, this is the opportunity for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruiting across departments, including operations, from job posting through offer letter
• Serve as the first-line HR contact for employee relations matters, workplace concerns, and investigations
• Administer performance management cycles
• Own HR compliance initiatives, policy updates, audit preparation, employment postings, and multi-state wage and hour requirements
• Maintain employee records and reporting through Paylocity HRIS
• Support payroll review and processing as needed
• Coordinate required training programs and track completion
• Occasional travel required for the role

Ideal Candidate

• 3-5 years of HR Generalist experience
• Experience working in a manufacturing, distribution, or logistics-based environment is highly preferred
• Bilingual in Spanish (fluent or highly proficient) required
• Proven ability to independently own HR functions with minimal oversight
• Strong background in employee relations, performance management, and HR compliance
• Working knowledge of California employment law, including Labor Code requirements and leave laws
• Hands-on experience with payroll processes and HRIS platforms 
• Highly organized with the ability to manage competing priorities across multiple entities
• Bachelor's degree preferred; experience is valued over formal education