Bilingual HR Specialist

We are looking for a dependable, approachable, and highly organized Bilingual HR Coordinator/Specialist to join our growing Human Resources team. In this role, you will help employees navigate important workplace processes while supporting recruiting, onboarding, timekeeping, benefits, training, employee records, and other day-to-day HR needs. You will serve as a trusted point of contact for employees in both English and Spanish and help ensure that HR information and services are accessible across our workforce. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys helping people, pays close attention to detail, and wants to continue developing a career in Human Resources. This role is located in Virginia Beach, VA and pay is $19 - $21/hr based on experience. The schedule is Monday – Friday, standard business hours. Key Responsibilities Serve as an initial point of contact for routine employee questions and HR support in English and Spanish. Coordinate recruiting for assigned positions. Post job openings, screen applicants, schedule interviews, and communicate with candidates. Coordinate new-hire paperwork, orientation, onboarding activities, and employee check-ins. Maintain accurate and confidential employee records in HR, payroll, timekeeping, benefits, and training systems. Help employees and managers resolve routine timekeeping issues. Assist employees with benefit enrollment and access to benefit information. Coordinate training schedules, materials, communications, attendance, and completion records. Support employee status changes, individual-contributor offboarding, and exit interviews. Prepare HR communications, reports, forms, and other documentation. Support employee engagement, recognition, and HR improvement initiatives. Listen to employee concerns, document information accurately, and promptly escalate sensitive or complex matters to the Director of Human Resources. Qualifications Professional verbal and written proficiency in both English and Spanish. At least two years of experience in HR, recruiting, payroll, employee service, office administration, or a related area. Strong organization, accuracy, follow-through, and attention to detail. A professional and approachable communication style. Sound judgment and the ability to handle confidential information appropriately. Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet recurring deadlines. Strong computer skills and the ability to learn HR, payroll, timekeeping, and applicant-tracking systems. Ability to work effectively with employees, candidates, supervisors, and managers across the organization. What Success Looks Like Employees receive timely, respectful, and helpful HR support in English and Spanish. Recruiting, onboarding, timekeeping, benefits, training, and offboarding processes are completed accurately and on schedule. Employee records are complete, confidential, and audit-ready. New hires receive an organized and welcoming onboarding experience. Sensitive employee concerns are recognized and escalated appropriately. Managers and employees view the HR team as responsive, dependable, and trustworthy. Benefits Medical, dental, disability and life insurances Retirement savings plan Paid time off and holidays Fun and supportive work environment with opportunities for advancement #J-18808-Ljbffr