Bilingual HR Assistant
The Bilingual HR Assistant supports the local HR Generalist by handling recruitment, onboarding, employee inquiries, and clerical tasks. This role also coordinates company events and assists with various HR projects, requiring bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish and strong organizational skills in a dynamic office and production environment.
About Careertakes
👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, HR & Recruitment.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
Support the local HR Generalist with day-to-day HR operations and employee-facing tasks. This is an entry-level, full-time role that requires bilingual fluency in English and Spanish to assist employees, coordinate hiring and onboarding, and maintain HR records.
- Responsible for recruitment tasks from job posting through onboarding
- Prepare new hire paperwork and conduct new hire orientation
- Maintain HR files, scan documents, and create new-hire packets
- Answer employee questions about benefits, policies, and basic compensation administration
- Assist with performance review coordination, status changes, and terminations
- Support safety audits and participate in accident investigations as needed
- Coordinate meetings, luncheons, and company events
- Cover reception duties and greet visitors when needed
- Assist on special projects (open enrollment, quarterly WC reviews, etc.)
- Perform other clerical duties and HR tasks as assigned by the HR Generalist
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required; Associate’s/Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field preferred
- 2 years related HR or administrative experience preferred (entry-level candidates with strong skills considered)
- Must be bilingual in English and Spanish (written and verbal)
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Professional, discrete handling of confidential information
Skills & Tools
- Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)
- Good written and verbal communication skills in both English and Spanish
- Ability to read and interpret company documents and write basic reports and correspondence
- Comfortable working with HRIS or applicant tracking systems (experience a plus)
Physical Demands & Work Environment
- Frequent sitting, standing, and walking; occasionally lift/move up to 30 pounds
- Office-based role with regular visits to production areas that may be loud and have moving parts
- Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions
Schedule & Employment Type
- Full-time; typical schedule Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- This role is employed directly by our Confidential Client
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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