Bilingual HR Coordinator & Translator — Portuguese/English

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:

Have you worked in an administrative role or a business management position and found yourself interested in working in the HR field? 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.

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:

Have you worked in an administrative role or a business management position and found yourself interested in working in the HR field? 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. We are open to hiring administrative professionals with a desire to learn the HR field! 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 Human Resources OR business administration or management, or a related field
• 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, not required
• Strong knowledge of HR best practices and employment regulations is a plus, not required
  
  
  

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 we'd love to have the right person join us.