Bilingual Human Resources Business Partner

Job Title: Bilingual Human Resources Business Partner

Location: Milwaukee, WI

Type: Direct Hire

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8-5

Pay Range: $110k - $120k bonus

Benefits: Yes. Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, 401(k), Paid holidays

Summary

Connect Search is hiring a Bilingual Human Resources Business Partner in Milwaukee. This individual must be bilingual in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR contact for employees and supervisors.
• Investigate and resolve employee concerns, complaints, and workplace issues.
• Promote positive employee engagement and maintain a productive work environment.
• Provide coaching and guidance to managers on employee relations matters.
• Manage full-cycle recruitment for hourly and salaried positions.
• Develop sourcing strategies to attract qualified bilingual and manufacturing talent.
• Coordinate interviews, candidate selection, and onboarding activities.
• Partner with staffing agencies and community organizations as needed.
• Coordinate new employee orientation and onboarding programs.
• Develop and deliver training on company policies, safety practices, and leadership development.
• Support employee career growth and succession planning initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Maintain compliance with regulations including FMLA, ADA, FLSA, EEO, OSHA, and workers' compensation requirements.
• Update and enforce company policies and employee handbook guidelines.
• Maintain accurate personnel records and HR documentation.
• Guide managers through performance reviews, disciplinary actions, and corrective action processes.
• Assist in establishing performance goals and employee development plans.
• Support talent management and retention initiatives.
• Administer employee benefits programs and answer employee questions.
• Support compensation reviews, salary benchmarking, and wage administration.
• Coordinate annual open enrollment and benefits communication.
• Partner with production leadership to address workforce planning needs.
• Support multiple shifts and maintain visibility on the manufacturing floor.
• Analyze turnover, absenteeism, and workforce metrics to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5 years of progressive HR experience, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• 2 years of HR leadership or management experience.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish (written and verbal).