Junior Human Resources Generalist (Bilingual Spanish)

Job Description

Job Description

Junior HR Generalist (Bilingual English / Spanish)

Hackensack, NJ area | Fully On-site

**Must be fully fluent (speak / read / write) with both English and Spanish**

Job Summary:

Assist with day-to-day functions of the HR department, providing administrative HR support and guidance at all business locations with regard to terminations, benefits, leave of absences, workers comp and any payroll-related questions.

Responsibilities:

• Facilitates the hiring of qualified job applicants for open warehouse/transportation positions; collaborates with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings.
• Onboarding of warehouse employees and drivers which includes all new hire / rehire paperwork, I9 verification and WOTC compliance.
• Completes Forms I-9, verifies I-9 documentation and maintains I-9 files.
• Conduct new hire orientation in English and/or Spanish.
• Answer routine questions from applicants about employment procedures.
• Accurately maintain employee files.
• Assists with processing of termination paperwork.
• Implement company culture, core values and policies.
• Performs customer service functions by answering employee requests and questions.
• Assist with employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff.
• Assist with HR policy interpretation and basic benefits inquiries.
• Assist with annual open enrollment.
• Assist with all company employee related events.
• Perform other clerical duties in support of the Human Resources Department as required or assigned

Education / Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in human resources or related field required.
• 2+ years of Human Resources experience in a fast-paced environment required.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Working understanding of human resource principles, practices, and procedures.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Knowledge of labor and employment laws
• Strong onboarding background
• Ability to interact with employees and management at all levels, manage confidential issues and information with discretion.
• Ability to write in a clear and concise manner.
• Total discretion and respect for confidentiality of data and decision-making.
• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor under pressure and operate with a keen sense of urgency and commitment to quality.
• Excellent customer service skills.