Bilingual HR Generalist - Manufacturing

About the Role

Bilingual HR Generalist supporting daily HR operations for a growing international food distribution company with multiple U.S. locations. Position is based in Naperville, IL, 100% onsite with some travel to assigned facilities. Spanish/English bilingual required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain employee information in Paycom HRIS, including new hires, terminations, transfers, promotions, and compensation updates.
• Support recruiting by posting jobs, scheduling interviews, communicating with candidates, and coordinating onboarding.
• Complete new hire paperwork, I-9 verification, system setup, and orientation support.
• Maintain confidential employee files and HR documentation.
• Support benefits administration, including enrollments, qualifying life events, and COBRA notices.
• Audit timecards, monitor attendance issues, and prepare payroll information for review.
• Help maintain compliance documentation, including OSHA logs, policy acknowledgments, HR audits, and training records.
• Coordinate safety and compliance training, including tracking employee completion.
• Assist with workplace incident reports, accident documentation, and internal follow-up.
• Work with HR Managers across multiple states to keep processes consistent and organized.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of HR generalist or HR coordinator experience.
• Bilingual Spanish/English required.
• Experience in distribution, manufacturing, warehouse, food, or multi-location environments preferred.
• Experience with Paycom strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of EEO, FMLA, ACA, I-9, wage and hour rules, OSHA, and HR compliance.
• Strong Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, reporting, and documentation skills.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Comfortable handling confidential information and supporting employees professionally.

Pay

$65,000-$75,000 annual salary.

Schedule

Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM‑4:30 PM (100% onsite).

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement