Bilingual/Spanish HR Generalist (Waukegan, IL)

Job Summary

Under general supervision, the HR Generalist provides guidance and solutions on human resources operational issues. This individual partners with management to facilitate the delivery of HR services. In addition, the HRG ensures the organization's current HR requirements are met and the HR strategy is implemented effectively. The Generalist also serves as contact for employees and answers questions regarding HR policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

Job Description

• Develop positive employee relations initiatives. Coach employees and managers on correct interpretation and administration of Company HR policy. Assist management in maintaining positive employee relations.
• Assess the internal employee climate, counsel with managers to identify and implement actions that improve or maintain a positive employee relations environment.
• Partner with HR management when conducting local level investigations and resolving team member issues. Conduct exit interviews and provide feedback to management. Represent the company, when needed, at unemployment hearings.
• Liaison between Talent Acquisition and management in the recruitment and selection of candidates.
• Work with local managers to determine training needs. Compile data and analyze past and current year training requirements. Recommend training programs and utilization to support employee and management development.
• Ensure effective new employee on-boarding process.
• Ensure internal consistency and worth in administering job evaluations and compensation programs. Facilitate organization development and job evaluation processes. Assist local managers with salary and wage administration to ensure pay consistency and equity.
• Ensure HR operation is operating in accordance with federal, state, and local employment requirements, e.g., Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Title VII, etc.
• Support affirmative action programs. Audit and maintain current work authorizations.
• Support the leave of absence process in partnership with corporate Leave of Absence team and management to include team member accommodations, communication, etc.
• Assist managers with administration of Worker’s Compensation policies and procedures. Take lead role in ensuring that employees are returned to work as soon as possible.
  
  

Required Experience

Education

• Bachelor’s degree.
  
  

Work Experience

• At least 2 years of HR Generalist experience demonstrating knowledge of HR practices, legal rules and regulations.
• Experience applying knowledge of state employment laws to assess compliance issues.
• Experience establishing & maintaining relationships with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Experience using time management skills such as prioritizing/organizing and tracking details and meeting deadlines of multiple projects with varying completion dates.
• Position may require travel up to 25% of the time for business purposes (within state and out of state).
  
  

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Fluency in Spanish (read/write/speak)
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• PHR or SPHR.
  
  

Medline Industries, LP, and its subsidiaries, offer a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.

The Anticipated Salary Range For This Position

$73,000.00 - $110,000.00 Annual

The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s location, education, experience, skills, and abilities. This role is bonus and/or incentive eligible. Medline will not pay less than the applicable minimum wage or salary threshold.

Our benefit package includes health insurance, life and disability, 401(k) contributions, paid time off, etc., for employees working 30 or more hours per week on average. For roles where employees work less than 30 hours per week, benefits include 401(k) contributions, paid time off, as well as access to the Employee Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups and the Employee Service Corp. For a more comprehensive list of our benefits please click here.

We’re dedicated to creating a Medline where everyone feels they belong and can grow their career. We strive to do this by seeking diversity in all forms, acting inclusively, and ensuring that people have tools and resources to perform at their best. Explore our Belonging page here.

Medline Industries, LP is an equal opportunity employer. Medline evaluates qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, neurodivergence, protected veteran status, marital or family status, caregiver responsibilities, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.