Bilingual Human Resources Generalist

Location: Auburn, WA | Employment Type: Direct Hire | Work Model: On‑site

About the role

Our client, a private‑equity‑backed, growth‑focused manufacturing organization, is seeking a hands‑on Bilingual Human Resources Generalist to support a fast‑paced, multi‑shift environment. The role balances daily employee needs with compliance, training, and talent acquisition, and offers the opportunity to own core HR processes end‑to‑end while partnering closely with operations leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead site talent acquisition by sourcing candidates, conducting interviews, and coordinating onboarding.
• Oversee new‑hire orientation and training to support a smooth transition into the organization.
• Enforce HR policies and ensure compliance with employment and labor laws, including FMLA‑related requirements.
• Administer benefits processes, including enrollments and employee communications.
• Handle employee relations matters, including conflict resolution and sensitive conversations, with professionalism and discretion.
• Utilize HR systems for time and labor, onboarding workflows, payroll approvals, and benefits administration.
• Manage regulatory compliance activities, including workers’ compensation administration and OSHA reporting.
• Coordinate training and development programs to strengthen workforce skills and support safety initiatives.
• Maintain confidentiality while managing personnel administration, payroll‑related processing, and personnel records.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or an associate degree with 5–8 years of experience supporting a manufacturing location.
• Experience supporting a multi‑shift, hourly/production workforce.
• Working knowledge of OSHA recordkeeping and workplace safety compliance.
• Experience with workers’ compensation case management and return‑to‑work programs.
• Demonstrated recruiting expertise using applicant tracking systems and structured hiring processes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel preferred) and HR systems (time and labor, onboarding, payroll approvals, benefits, and background‑check portals).
• Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish (written and verbal) strongly preferred.

Compensation

$90,000 – $100,000 annually, with eligibility for a discretionary bonus.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance