Human Resources Specialist

Be the Heart of Our Team – Join Us as a Bilingual HR Specialist! Every great workplace starts with great people and that's where you come in! We're looking for a bilingual (English/Spanish) Human Resources Specialist who loves helping others, keeping things organized, and making a real impact from day one. From welcoming new team members and supporting employees throughout their journey to improving HR processes and partnering with leaders, you'll play a key role in creating an engaging, compliant, and people-first workplace. If you're ready to bring your HR expertise, positive attitude, and passion for people to a fast-paced manufacturing environment, we'd love to have you on our team! As a Human Resources Specialist here's the work you'll do: Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee and organizational data in HRIS or related systems; generate routine and ad hoc reports (e.g. headcount, terminations, metrics). Manage and respond to routine correspondence, inquiries, and requests from employees and line managers (in both languages). Support core HR transactions including hiring, new hire orientation (NHO), compensation changes, benefits enrollment, leaves of absence, transfers, promotions, and terminations. Provide baseline employee relations support: assist in intake and resolution of low-risk complaints or issues, conduct preliminary investigations, maintain confidentiality, and eliminate when necessary. Deliver training or technical support on relevant HR processes, systems, and compliance topics to managers and employees. Execute and continuously improve the onboarding and offboarding processes, ensuring consistent, compliant, and welcoming experience. Contribute to corporate HR initiatives and projects; may lead or coordinate HR projects for the local business unit as assigned. Create, maintain, and document Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), process workflows, and job aids related to HR functions in Spanish & English. This role is for you if you have these skills: Strong interpersonal skills, confidentiality, and professionalism Excellent organization, follow-through, and attention to detai. Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to shifting demands. Experience with onboarding, offboarding, and HR compliance. Knowledge of employment laws, leave administration, and benefits fundamentals. Experience working in a manufacturing or plant environment. Fluent in English and Spanish, including spoken and written language. And if you have these qualifications: Associate’s Degree (AA) or equivalent experience Required. Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) Business Administration or Human Resources Management Preferred. 2+ years Relevant HR experience Required. 4+ years Professional experience Preferred. Proficiency with HRIS systems, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), and data management Required. Successful completion of background screening process. Great attitude and team player! Candidates may be required to satisfy additional job-related requirements, including those established and controlled by third parties, as part of the selection process. In compliance with this state’s pay transparency laws, the salary range for this role is $47,040 - $ 70,560 annually. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. (The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements). We care about our employees' and it shows! competitive salary medical/Rx coverage dental coverage vision coverage life insurance AD&D insurance disability insurance flexible spending accounts 100% paid maternity leave for up to 12 weeks parental leave family leave other paid time off voluntary benefits discount programs to meet our employees’ individual needs pet insurance for our furry family members To ensure a safe work environment while meeting the physical demands of the job, you must be able to perform the following physical and mental tasks, with or without a reasonable accommodation: Visual acuity (e.g., needed to prepare and analyze data, to transcribe documents, to view a computer, to read, to inspect objects, to operate machinery. Balancing (e.g. maintaining equilibrium when walking, climbing, crouching, etc.) Stooping (e.g. bending the spine at the waist) Reaching (e.g. reaching the arms or legs in any direction) Lifting motion or lifting objects more than 15 pounds Walking Repetitive motion of any part of the body Kneeling, crouching or crawling Pushing or pulling (e.g. using a part of your body to press against something in a downward or outward direction or in a dragging or hauling motion) Manual Dexterity (e.g. picking, pinching, typing, or other working that uses fingers) Grasping (e.g. use of hand to apply pressure) Feeling (e.g. perceiving an object’s size, shape, texture, etc.) Climbing (e.g. ascending/descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, pole, etc. using feet and legs and hands/arms to climb) Hearing Talking Capacity to think, concentrate and focus for long periods of time. Ability to read complex documents in the English language. Capacity to reason and make sound decisions. Ability to write complex documents in the English language. Capacity to express thoughts orally. Expertise in: EXCEL, WORD, CADD (Revit/Bentley) Ability to wear a mask, respirator, bullet proof vest, or other equipment. Ability to regularly perform all job functions at Company’s office or worksite. Ability to withstand environmental conditions (e.g. extreme heat or cold, grass, wind, sand, fumes, odors, gases, extreme noise, etc.) Notices to Applicants For California applicants, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. All of the material job duties described in this posting are job duties for which a criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. 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. Stay Safe During Your Job Search Fraudulent recruiting communications have become increasingly common. Emails from Day & Zimmermann recruiters will only come from an @dayzim.com, @aollc.com, or @yoh.com email address. Day & Zimmermann will never ask candidates to pay fees, purchase equipment, send gift cards, or transfer funds as part of the recruiting or hiring process. If you receive a communication that appears suspicious or requests payment, contact Day & Zimmermann directly before responding or sharing personal information. Diversity, Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity Day & Zimmermann is committed to maintaining an inclusive workforce, where employees are hired, retained, compensated and promoted based on their contributions to our Company. 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