Bilingual Admin HR Coordinator and Translator

NORTHERN LIGHTS PAINTING CO; Stoneham (MA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; 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 Co is seeking a bilingual HR Coordinator / Translator (Portuguese-English) to join our team in Stoneham, MA. This role bridges HR operations and cross-language communication for a diverse workforce in a fast-paced setting.

You will translate employee communications, support onboarding/offboarding, assist with recruiting, and help ensure HR policies and payroll processes run smoothly. Fluency in Portuguese and English is required, with Spanish as a helpful bonus.

Qualifications

• Fluent in Portuguese and English (written and verbal) — required.
• 1–3 years of experience in HR, administration, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of HR best practices and employment regulations.

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

Portuguese-English bilingual

HR basics

Onboarding/offboarding

Education

Related field (HR)

Tools

Microsoft Office

HR software

Job description

Benefits

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

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!

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