Bilingual HR Generalist

Addison Group; Minnesota; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shape HR processes

Own the role

Strong site leadership

Employee engagement focus

Broad HR exposure across recruiting,

Job summary

Addison Group is seeking a Bilingual Human Resources Generalist to support day-to-day HR operations at a fully onsite manufacturing facility in Le Center, MN. Reporting to the HR Manager, you will contribute to recruiting, onboarding, benefits, payroll, employee relations, compliance, and HR administration.

The ideal candidate is approachable, organized, and adept in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. You will help implement new processes, improve existing workflows, and strengthen workplace

Qualifications

• 3+ years of HR experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Bilingual in Spanish/English or English/Somali.
• Experience with HRIS systems; UKG experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for employee questions regarding HR policies, payroll, benefits, timekeeping, and company programs.
• Support recruiting efforts, including job postings, resume reviews, candidate screening, interview scheduling, and candidate communication.
• Coordinate with temporary staffing partners regarding staffing requests, assignments, onboarding, timekeeping, and invoicing.
• Process employee changes and maintain accurate HR records and HRIS information.
• Coordinate employee onboarding and offboarding, including documentation, system entries, and orientations.
• Assist employees with benefits enrollment, changes, leave questions, and payroll discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee files, HR databases, and HRIS records.
• Support compliance efforts through audits, reporting, and documentation in accordance with federal and state employment requirements.
• Assist with employee relations by documenting concerns and facilitating communication.
• Prepare recurring headcount, attendance, and other HR reports.
• Participate in HR process improvements and employee engagement initiatives.

Skills

Bilingual in Spanish/English

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Confidential information handling

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR / Business Administration

Tools

UKG HRIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Bilingual Human Resources Generalist

Industry: Food Manufacturing

Location: Le Center, MN

Assignment Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire

Pay: $65,000–$85,000 annually

Work Schedule: Monday–Friday; full-time schedule with occasional flexibility to come in early or stay later to support employees across shifts

Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off.

About The Company:

Our client is a growing food manufacturing organization with a strong onsite leadership team and a focus on building a positive, collaborative workplace culture. This is an opportunity to join an established operation while playing a key role in supporting employees and improving HR processes at the site.

Job Description:

We are seeking a bilingual Human Resources Generalist to support day-to-day HR operations at a fully onsite manufacturing facility. Reporting to the HR Manager, this role will serve as a key resource for employees while supporting recruiting, onboarding, benefits, payroll, employee relations, compliance, and HR administration.

The ideal candidate is approachable, organized, and comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This person will have the opportunity to introduce new processes, improve existing workflows, and make the role their own while helping bring employees together and strengthen the culture at the facility.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the first point of contact for employee questions regarding HR policies, payroll, benefits, timekeeping, and company programs.
• Support recruiting efforts, including job postings, resume reviews, candidate screening, interview scheduling, and candidate communication.
• Coordinate with temporary staffing partners regarding staffing requests, assignments, onboarding, timekeeping, and invoicing.
• Process employee changes and maintain accurate HR records and HRIS information.
• Coordinate employee onboarding and offboarding, including documentation, system entries, and orientations.
• Assist employees with benefits enrollment, changes, leave questions, and payroll discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee files, HR databases, and HRIS records.
• Support compliance efforts through audits, reporting, and documentation in accordance with federal and state employment requirements.
• Assist with employee relations by documenting concerns and facilitating communication.
• Prepare recurring headcount, attendance, and other HR reports.
• Participate in HR process improvements and employee engagement initiatives.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of HR experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Bilingual in Spanish/English or English/Somali.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organization and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle confidential employee information professionally.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, onsite manufacturing environment.
• Experience with HRIS systems; UKG experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Manufacturing experience preferred.

Additional Details:

• Fully onsite position.
• Manufacturing environment with multiple shifts.
• Training will be provided alongside the current HR Manager.
• This role will interact regularly with employees across different shifts.
• Candidates should be comfortable periodically adjusting their schedule to support shift employees.

Perks:

• Opportunity to help shape and improve HR processes.
• Ability to make the role your own and bring new ideas to the organization.
• Strong site leadership and a growing organization.
• Significant opportunity to help strengthen employee engagement and workplace culture.
• Broad HR exposure across recruiting, payroll, benefits, employee relations, compliance, and HR operations.

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.