Bilingual HR Generalist 3+ yrs

AppleOne Employment Services; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services is seeking a Bilingual Human Resources Generalist to support a diverse workforce across multiple operational locations in California. You will partner with employees, supervisors, and leadership on employee relations, recruiting, onboarding, benefits, leaves, compliance, payroll support, and HR administration.

The role emphasizes hands-on partnership, strong California employment law knowledge, and a collaborative approach to HR operations.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Human Resources experience required.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish (written and verbal).
• Experience in employee relations, recruiting, onboarding, investigations, leaves of absence, and HR administration.
• Working knowledge of California employment laws and HR best practices.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, agriculture, food production, distribution, logistics, or other operational workforces preferred.
• Strong conflict resolution, coaching, and employee communication skills.
• Experience conducting workplace investigations and documenting findings.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR resource for employees and supervisors.
• Advise leadership on attendance, performance management, corrective action, and policy interpretation.
• Conduct workplace investigations involving employee relations matters.
• Prepare investigation reports, documentation, and employee communications.
• Coordinate employee separations and ensure proper documentation and compliance.
• Manage recruiting activities including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding.
• Support workforce planning and staffing initiatives.
• Coordinate background checks and hiring documentation.
• Conduct new hire orientation and onboarding programs.
• Support benefits enrollment, employee education, and benefits administration.
• Coordinate leaves of absence, accommodations, disability, and protected leaves.
• Assist employees with HR-related questions and resources.
• Coordinate workplace injury reporting and workers' compensation claims.
• Support return-to-work and modified-duty programs.
• Maintain safety/compliance documentation.
• Assist with timekeeping, attendance, overtime, and payroll-related concerns.
• Review pay issues and partner with payroll for timely resolution.
• Monitor workforce data for recurring trends or compliance concerns.
• Maintain employee records, audits, reporting, policy administration, and training programs.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Employee relations

Recruiting

Onboarding

HR administration

California employment laws

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

PHR/SHRM certification a plus

Tools

HRIS systems

Payroll platforms

ATS

PickTrace

MS Office Suite

Job description

Are you an experienced HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment? We are seeking a Bilingual Human Resources Generalist to support a diverse workforce across multiple operational locations. This role will partner closely with employees, supervisors, and leadership on employee relations, recruiting, onboarding, benefits, leaves, compliance, payroll support, and HR administration.

This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional with strong California employment law knowledge who enjoys being a hands-on business partner and trusted employee resource.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Human Resources experience required
• Bilingual in English and Spanish (written and verbal)
• Experience in employee relations, recruiting, onboarding, investigations, leaves of absence, and HR administration
• Working knowledge of California employment laws and HR best practices
• Experience supporting manufacturing, agriculture, food production, distribution, logistics, or other operational workforces preferred
• Strong conflict resolution, coaching, and employee communication skills
• Experience conducting workplace investigations and documenting findings
• Proficiency with:
• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• HRIS systems
• Payroll and timekeeping platforms
• Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
• PickTrace experience preferred
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel between work locations
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred
• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification is a plus

Employee Relations & HR Support

• Serve as the primary HR resource for employees and supervisors
• Advise leadership on attendance, performance management, corrective action, and policy interpretation
• Conduct workplace investigations involving employee relations matters
• Prepare investigation reports, documentation, and employee communications
• Coordinate employee separations and ensure proper documentation and compliance

Recruitment & Onboarding

• Manage recruiting activities including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding
• Support workforce planning and staffing initiatives
• Coordinate background checks and hiring documentation
• Conduct new hire orientation and onboarding programs

Benefits & Leave Administration

• Support benefits enrollment, employee education, and benefits administration
• Coordinate leaves of absence, accommodations, disability, and protected leave programs
• Assist employees with HR-related questions and available resources

Workers' Compensation & Safety

• Coordinate workplace injury reporting and workers' compensation claims
• Support return-to-work and modified-duty programs
• Maintain required safety and compliance documentation

Payroll & Timekeeping Support

• Assist with timekeeping, attendance, overtime, and payroll-related concerns
• Review employee pay issues and partner with payroll to ensure timely resolution
• Monitor workforce data and identify recurring trends or compliance concerns

Compliance & HR Administration

• Maintain employee records and HR documentation
• Support audits, reporting requirements, policy administration, and training programs
• Deliver employee and supervisor training on workplace policies and compliance topics
• Assist with process improvements and HR projects as assigned

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans

The Know Your Rights poster is available here: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf

The pay transparency policy is available here: https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf

For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.

AppleOne participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program. https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf

We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.