Bilingual HR & Admin Pro — Payroll, Onboarding & HRIS

Amero Foods Mfg corp; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Opportunities for advancement

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

PastryStar, a Laurel, MD bakery ingredient producer, seeks an HR/Administrative Assistant to support payroll, HRIS, recruitment, onboarding and office operations. You will handle inquiries, help maintain records, coordinate with multiple departments, and assist with training and engagement initiatives.

The role emphasizes confidentiality, organization and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, business, psychology, or related field required; MBA with HR focus is beneficial.
• 1–2 years of progressive HR experience including payroll support, employee relations, HR operations, recruitment, onboarding, and confidential documentation.
• Experience with HRIS platforms is required.
• Certification such as PHR/SHRM-CP/SPHR is optional but beneficial.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Experience using Microsoft Dynamics NAV or Dynamics 365 Business Central or similar ERP systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams and other Office apps.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment.
• High attention to detail and accuracy; ability to work independently and with multiple departments.
• Bilingual Spanish and English abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with payroll processing, reviewing timekeeping and schedules to ensure accurate payroll.
• Manage HRIS system including recruiting, onboarding, documentation updates, and confidential recordkeeping.
• Support employment eligibility verification processes (E-Verify) and required documentation.
• Handle full-cycle recruitment: post positions, screen candidates, schedule interviews, support hiring decisions.
• Conduct new-hire orientation and training to explain policies, systems, and expectations.
• Serve as a point of contact for employee inquiries; provide guidance and resolve concerns.
• Support employee relations with documentation, surveys, disciplinary follow-ups, and related admin tasks.
• Help ensure HR policies are applied consistently; assist training programs and engagement initiatives.
• Coordinate communication across CS, Sales, Accounting, Purchasing, HR, and Production.

Skills

Payroll processing

HRIS experience

Recruitment & onboarding

Communication

Organizational skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business/Psychology or related field

MBA with HR focus (beneficial)

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics NAV

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Microsoft Word/Excel/Outlook/Teams

Job description

PastryStar, a Laurel, MD bakery ingredient producer, seeks an HR/Administrative Assistant to support payroll, HRIS, recruitment, onboarding and office operations. You will handle inquiries, help maintain records, coordinate with multiple departments, and assist with training and engagement initiatives.

The role emphasizes confidentiality, organization and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.