Bilingual Human Resources Specialist

Manage recruiting activities for multiple open positions simultaneously Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and position requirements Draft and post job advertisements across appropriate recruiting platforms Review resumes and applications and identify qualified candidates Conduct initial telephone, virtual, and in-person candidate screenings Coordinate interviews between candidates and hiring managers Maintain communication with candidates throughout the recruitment process Assist with offer letters, pre-employment requirements, background checks, and onboarding Maintain accurate candidate information in the applicant tracking system Develop candidate pipelines for frequently recruited positions Participate in recruiting events, career fairs, community outreach, and talent-aquisition initiatives Identify new recruiting sources and strategies to improve candidate quality and time-to-fill Support recruitment for office and operational/warehouse positions Provide bilingual recruiting and onboarding support for Spanish-speaking candidates and employees Review employee time and attendance records for accuracy Resolve payroll and timekeeping questions with employees and managers Assist with compiling and entering payroll-related information Maintain employee payroll, personnel, and confidential information Review employee changes affecting payroll Assist with payroll reporting and recordkeeping Serve as an HR resource for employees Assist with employee relations matters under HR leadership direction Communicate company policies, procedures, and HR programs Prepare employment documentation and reports Assist with onboarding and offboarding Support HR compliance, training, employee communication, and special projects Requirements Bilingual English/Spanish required Previous Human Resources, recruiting, payroll, administrative, or employee-support experience preferred Recruiting or talent-aquisition experience strongly preferred Experience with payroll and/or employee timekeeping systems preferred Strong interpersonal and communication skills Comfortable speaking with candidates and employees at all levels of an organization Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously Excellent attention to detail Ability to handle sensitive and confidential employee information professionally Strong follow-through and sense of urgency Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel Experience with an applicant tracking system (ATS), HRIS, payroll system, or PEO platform is a plus Must work fully on-site in Ronkonkoma, New York Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in recruiting, payroll management, and employee relations, with a strong focus on bilingual support for Spanish-speaking candidates. Proficient in managing multiple priorities and maintaining compliance with HR policies and procedures. Highest-signal resume keywords Bilingual English/Spanish Recruiting Experience Payroll System Experience Applicant Tracking System (ATS) Proficiency Strong Interpersonal Skills ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills Recruiting Payroll Management Employee Timekeeping Candidate Screening Job Advertisement Drafting Onboarding HR Compliance Attention to Detail Organizational Skills Confidential Information Handling Soft Skills Strong Communication Skills Interpersonal Skills Follow-Through Sense of Urgency Ability to Manage Multiple Priorities Industry Keywords Human Resources Talent Acquisition Employee Relations Recruiting Events Community Outreach Tools & Technologies Microsoft Office Applicant Tracking System (ATS) HRIS Payroll System PEO Platform #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobtailor