Bilingual Admin / HR Coordinator and Translator

Northern Lights Painting Company, Inc.; Stoneham (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

401(k)

401(k) matching

Company parties

Dental insurance

Free food & snacks

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Other Benefits

Job summary

Northern Lights Painting Company, Inc. is seeking a bilingual HR Coordinator / Translator (Portuguese-English) to join our Stoneham, MA team. You will bridge HR operations and daily communications for a diverse workforce.

You will translate employee communications, support onboarding/offboarding, assist recruiting, and liaise between management and Portuguese-speaking staff to ensure accurate exchanges. Strong knowledge of HR practices and confidentiality is required.

Qualifications

• Fluent in Portuguese and English (written and verbal).
• 1–3 years of experience in HR, administration, or related field.
• Strong knowledge of HR practices and employment regulations.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a people-first mindset.
• Proficient in MS Office and HR software platforms.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary Portuguese-English translator for employee communications, documents, and meetings.
• Support day-to-day HR functions including onboarding, offboarding, and employee recordkeeping.
• Assist with recruiting efforts including posting jobs, screening candidates, and coordinating interviews.
• Act as a liaison between management and Portuguese-speaking employees to ensure clear communication.
• Translate HR policies, safety guidelines, and training materials from English to Portuguese.
• Help maintain compliance with employment laws and company HR policies.
• Support payroll processing and timekeeping administration as needed.
• Additional Human Resources tasks as needed.

Skills

Bilingual Portuguese-English

HR knowledge

Interpersonal communication

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

HR software

Job description

About the Role

Northern Lights Painting Co is looking for a bilingual HR Coordinator / Translator (Portuguese-English) to join our team in Stoneham, MA. This is a unique and vital role that bridges our workforce by supporting HR operations while ensuring clear, effective communication across our diverse team. If you’re passionate about people, fluent in both Portuguese and English, and thrive in a fast‑paced environment, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

• Other Benefits
• Life insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Company parties
• Dental insurance
• Free food & snacks
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary Portuguese-English translator for employee communications, documents, and meetings.
• Support day‑to‑day HR functions including onboarding, offboarding, and employee record­keeping.
• Assist with recruiting efforts including posting jobs, screening candidates, and coordinating interviews.
• Act as a liaison between management and Portuguese‑speaking employees to ensure clear communication.
• Translate HR policies, safety guidelines, and training materials from English to Portuguese.
• Help maintain compliance with employment laws and company HR policies.
• Support payroll processing and timekeeping administration as needed.
• Additional Human Resources tasks as needed.

Requirements

• Fluent in both Portuguese and English (written and verbal) — required.
• Fluency in Spanish is also helpful as a third language, but not required.
• 1–3 years of experience in HR, administration, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of HR best practices and employment regulations.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a people‑first mindset.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and/or HR software platforms.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information.
• Experience in the construction or trades industry is a plus.

About Us

Northern Lights Painting Company is a trusted painting contractor serving the greater Boston area and New England, known for delivering high‑quality residential painting services with professionalism and care. Our customers love us for our attention to detail and reliability, and our employees value the supportive, team‑oriented culture we’ve built. We’re proud of our diverse workforce and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. We have a small office team and would love to have the right person join us.