HR Generalist-Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Essential Functions/Responsibilities: Owns the full hiring process of employees, including recruitment, interviews, verifying work-history and references, and tracking of new possible candidates in HRISCompletes form I-9, verifies I-9 documentation and maintains I-9 filesPerforms customer service functions by answering employee requests and questions while maintaining positive employee relations and working to solve any employee issues that surfaceAssists with employee termination procedures, including advising employees on their rights and any benefits they are entitled toAssists with payroll processing in UKG/ back-up payroll processorAssists with workers compensation and short-term disability claims Acts as translator for employee meetings and any necessary documentsConducts new employee orientationAssists with administering health and welfare plans, including enrollments, changes and terminationsPrepare materials and help organize employee performance reviewsAssists or prepares correspondence as requestedMakes sure all employee documents are scanned correctly into employees file in HRISEducates employees on and enforces company policiesAssists with employee engagement activitiesOther related duties & responsibilities as assigned Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Must be bi-lingual in English and SpanishExperience with Microsoft Office SuiteMust have strong organizational, communication and documentation skills Should have a good business acumen, with attention to detail and strong analytical skillsWorking understanding of human resource principles, practices, and proceduresExcellent time management skills with proven ability to meet deadlinesAbility to function well in a high-paced environmentMust be proactive and anticipate next stepsExperience with UKG Platform or other HRIS is preferred1-3 years of Human Resources ExperienceBachelors degree in Human Resources or related field is preferred