Bilingual Human Resources Generalist

We are looking for a Human Resources Generalist to support our Food Manufacturing client in Newburyport, MA.

The Human Resources Generalist will provide comprehensive support to employees, with a strong focus on HR operations, payroll and benefits administration, employee relations, and day-to-day employee assistance. The ideal candidate will be approachable, organized, customer-service driven, and administratively strong with HR processes and compliance requirements.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The Human Resources Generalist will serve as the first point of contact for employee inquiries regarding HR policies, payroll, benefits, timekeeping, and company programs.
• Support recruitment efforts by coordinating job postings, reviewing resumes, screening candidates, scheduling interviews, and assisting with candidate communication to ensure timely and efficient staffing processes.
• Coordinate with temporary staffing partners to process requests, track assignments, and ensure accurate onboarding, timekeeping, and invoicing for temporary employees.
• Partner with supervisors and managers to support staffing needs.
• Provide administrative support for HR and payroll functions, including processing employee changes, maintaining accurate HR records, and assisting with payroll updates and audits.
• Coordinate and support onboarding and offboarding processes, ensuring all required documentation, system entries, and orientations are completed accurately and timely.
• Assist employees with benefit enrollments, changes, and questions, and help resolve issues related to benefits, leaves, and payroll discrepancies.
• Maintain employee files, HR databases, and HRIS systems with high attention to detail and confidentiality.
• Support HR compliance by assisting with internal audits, reporting, and documentation in accordance with federal and state employment laws.
• Assist with employee relations activities by documenting concerns, facilitating communication, and helping foster a positive and respectful workplace.
• Prepare and distribute recurring HR reports (weekly, monthly, quarterly) related to headcount, attendance, and other metrics.
• Provide general support for HR initiatives and communications in a unionized work environment.
• Participate in HR projects and initiatives to improve processes and enhance employee engagement and satisfaction.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• 3 years of experience in a Human Resources role, with a focus on HR administration, compliance, and employee support
• Experience in a manufacturing or similar fast-paced environment preferred
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) required
• Union experience highly preferred
• Available to support shift workers by coming in early or staying later periodically
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and HRIS or payroll systems
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a customer-service mindset
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, prioritize multiple tasks, and meet deadlines
• Food manufacturing experience a plus