Temporary Bilingual Human Resources Associate
The Opportunity
The Human Resources Department at the American Girl Distribution Center in DeForest, WI is seeking a Temporary Bilingual Human Resources Associate to support seasonal hiring, onboarding, and HR operations during our peak business season. This role serves as a key point of contact between candidates, new hires, and the Human Resources team, helping to deliver a seamless and positive hiring experience from application through onboarding.
The Temporary Bilingual Human Resources Associate will support high-volume recruiting efforts by coordinating interviews, communicating with applicants, conducting interviews in both English and Spanish, processing employment documentation, facilitating new hire orientations, and maintaining accurate employee records. This position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, professionalism, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining confidentiality and superior customer service in a fast-paced environment.
As a member of the Human Resources team, you will play an important role in helping attract, hire, and onboard the seasonal workforce that supports our Distribution Center operations. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in recruiting, onboarding, HR administration, and compliance while contributing to the success of a dynamic and collaborative team.
This temporary position is scheduled for 35 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The assignment is expected to begin on September 9 and continue through approximately November 20.
What Your Impact Will Be
As a Temporary Bilingual Human Resources Recruiter & Associate, you will:
- Conduct high-volume interviews in English and Spanish for seasonal Distribution Center positions
- Coordinate and schedule candidate interviews
- Greet and assist applicants throughout the hiring process
- Answer incoming phone calls and respond to applicant inquiries
- Conduct new hire orientations
- Process employment paperwork through multiple HR systems
- Complete background checks and ensure hiring documentation is accurate and compliant
- Maintain candidate records and support onboarding activities
- Assist the Human Resources team with seasonal hiring initiatives and daily HR operations
- Deliver a positive, professional candidate experience while maintaining confidentiality
What We're Looking For
- Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English (written and verbal) REQUIRED
- Previous high-volume recruiting or mass interviewing experience preferred
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Microsoft Teams
- Experience using multiple HR software systems or the ability to quickly learn new technology
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Customer service mindset with the ability to interact professionally with applicants and team members
Why Join Us?
This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on Human Resources and recruiting experience while supporting a dynamic team during a critical seasonal hiring period. You'll play a key role in attracting, hiring, and onboarding seasonal talent while helping create a positive experience for every candidate.
How We Work
American Girl is a subsidiary of Mattel, a purpose driven company aiming to empower generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential. We live up to our purpose employing the following behaviors:
- We collaborate: Being a part of Mattel means being part of one team with shared values and common goals. Every person counts and working closely together always brings better results. Partnership is our process and our collective capabilities is our superpower.
- We innovate: At Mattel we always aim to find new and better ways to create innovative products and experiences. No matter where you work in the organization, you can always make a difference and have real impact. We welcome new ideas and value new initiatives that challenge conventional thinking.
- We execute: We are a performance-driven company. We strive for excellence and are focused on pursuing best-in-class outcomes. We believe in accountability and ownership and know that our people are at their best when they are empowered to create and deliver results.
Who We Are
American Girl is a premium brand for girls and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mattel, Inc., a leading global toy and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world. We engage consumers and fans through our franchise brands, including Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, American Girl, Thomas & Friends, UNO, Masters of the Universe, Matchbox, Monster High, MEGA and Polly Pocket, as well as other popular properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include toys, content, consumer products, digital and live experiences. Our products are sold in more than 195 countries in collaboration with the world's leading retail and ecommerce companies.