Director of Human Resources (Bilingual)

The Human Resources Director will oversee HR functions, ensuring smooth business activities. This role will include managing employee relations, onboarding/offboarding, benefits administration, compliance with legal requirements, vendor relations, and office management duties while leading and directing the work of administrative staff. The position demands a highly organized, proactive, and people-focused individual to maintain operational efficiency across various departments.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

·        Oversee and manage all HR functions, including recruiting, hiring, onboarding, benefits administration, employee relations, compliance with company policies, and maintaining accurate employee records.

·        Advise management on employee relations issues and ensure appropriate resolutions.

·        Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, including I-9 verification.

·        Conduct exit interviews, prepare separation notices, and manage employee offboarding processes.

·        Develop, update, and communicate HR policies, procedures to ensure clarity and consistency.

·        Monitor industry trends and regulatory changes, recommending policy adjustments as needed.

·        Ensure proper training and development opportunities for employees to foster growth and retention.

·        Coordinate with management in performance reviews, disciplinary actions, and succession planning.

·        Handle employee claims and worker’s compensation, including communication with insurance providers and medical teams.

·        Lead, motivate, and develop diverse teams, ensuring a collaborative work environment.

·        Coordinate cross-departmental projects, ensuring smooth communication and resource allocation.

·        Foster a positive organizational culture through employee engagement activities.

·        Implement programs to recognize employee achievements, celebrate milestones, and improve retention.

·        Support management in resolving employee performance issues and conflicts in accordance with company policies.

·        Track and analyze HR metrics (turnover, time-to-fill, absenteeism, training completion, etc.) and present data-driven recommendations to leadership.