HR Generalist

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Bilingual HR Generalist Job Description

The Bilingual HR Generalist supports the Human Resources function with a primary focus on recruiting, interviewing, new-hire orientation, onboarding, and benefits communication. This role coordinates the full hiring process, maintains close communication with candidates and hiring leaders, and ensures new employees complete all pre-employment and onboarding requirements. As the individual grows in the position, responsibilities expand into employee relations, workplace investigations, leave administration, compliance, disciplinary documentation, separations, and other general HR functions. This opportunity is ideal for an early-career HR professional seeking broad, hands-on experience and a clear path to becoming a well-rounded HR Generalist.

• Post job openings on appropriate platforms and review incoming applications in a timely manner.
• Screen candidates and conduct initial interviews to assess qualifications and fit.
• Coordinate interviews between candidates and hiring managers, including scheduling and follow-up.
• Maintain timely, professional communication with candidates throughout the hiring process.
• Coordinate pre-employment requirements and ensure completion of all new-hire documentation.
• Facilitate new-hire orientation and onboarding activities to support a smooth transition into the organization.
• Explain benefits, policies, forms, and employment requirements clearly in both English and Spanish.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and provide regular recruiting updates.
• Maintain accurate candidate, hiring, and onboarding records in applicable systems and files.
• Respond to routine employee questions and provide general HR support as needed.
• Assist with employee relations and disciplinary matters as assigned by HR leadership.
• Prepare separation notices and related documentation to support employee offboarding.
• Support exit interviews and coordinate employee offboarding activities.
• Assist with ADA requests, medical leaves, protected leaves, and workers compensation processes.
• Participate in workplace investigations and provide coverage for HR leadership as experience develops.
• Maintain current knowledge of applicable employment requirements and support compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Perform additional HR duties based on department priorities and overall business needs.

• Two years of experience in human resources, recruiting, onboarding, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• Degree in human resources, business management, or a related field, or comparable professional experience.
• Fluent spoken and written English with strong grammar and communication skills.
• Ability to speak and understand Spanish well enough to communicate effectively with applicants and employees.
• Comfort conducting interviews and facilitating new-hire orientations.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Windows.
• Experience using an HRIS, payroll system, applicant tracking system, or similar business platform.
• Valid Oregon drivers license in good standing with an acceptable driving record.

• Experience supporting recruiting, onboarding, or new-hire orientation in a professional setting.
• Experience explaining benefits or workplace policies to employees in a clear and accessible manner.
• Experience supporting an hourly, manufacturing, food production, warehouse, or similarly fast-paced workforce.
• Knowledge of employee relations, workplace investigations, disciplinary processes, or separations.
• Familiarity with ADA, FMLA, OFLA, Paid Leave Oregon, or workers compensation processes.
• Ability to communicate HR information clearly and confidently in both English and Spanish.
• Interest in growing from a recruiting-focused role into a broad HR Generalist position.
• Motivation to learn from HR leadership and take ownership of recruiting, onboarding, and benefits communication.

The role is primarily based in an indoor office environment located within an active manufacturing operation. The position involves approximately nine-hour workdays, with a typical schedule of 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 or 4:30 p.m., and some flexibility for an 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. schedule. Weekend work is rare, though occasional weekend support may be required for training or specific business needs. The position reports directly to the HR Manager and is part of a broader HR team that includes leave-focused support, employee relations support, and a developing HR team member, while this HR Generalist initially owns much of the recruiting, interviewing, orientation, onboarding, and benefits communication. The environment may include occasional exposure to production-related conditions such as noise, moving equipment, temperature changes, humidity, fumes, chemicals, and outdoor weather. Physical activities may involve standing, walking, sitting, and occasionally lifting up to 25 pounds. The formal description identifies an office-based role with periodic exposure to manufacturing conditions, offering close collaboration with operations and a strong opportunity for growth within a developing HR team.

This is a Permanent position based out of Woodburn, OR.

The pay range for this position is $65000.00 - $70000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Benefits include medical, dental, retirement savings, paid time off, paid holidays, company-provided lunches, and the opportunity to build a career in Human Resources while receiving hands-on training and mentorship

This is a Permanent position based out of Woodburn, OR.

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 4, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in Woodburn,OR.

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email View email address on ziprecruiter.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.