Bilingual HR Generalist — Payroll, Recruiting & Onboarding

Columbia Forest Products; Barhamsville (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia Forest Products in Virginia’s Barhamsville area is seeking an HR Generalist to support CFP employees and assist the HR Manager with talent acquisition, employee relations, policy implementation and compliance. The ideal candidate is bilingual in English and Spanish and brings solid HR experience.

Responsibilities include payroll administration, onboarding, benefits support, HRIS data integrity, and ensuring confidentiality across the workforce.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent experience required.
• 3+ years HR or related experience.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.

Responsibilities

• Lead payroll administration.
• Support full-cycle recruiting: postings, screening, interviews, offers.
• Onboard new employees through HRIS with accuracy and compliance.
• Manage employee records ensuring confidentiality and compliance.
• Assist with benefits questions, policies, and procedures.
• Administer FMLA/LOA/STD processes and workers' comp where applicable.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Payroll administration

MS Office

HRIS

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's degree in HR or related field

HR certification (SHRM-CP/PHR) preferred

Tools

HRIS

MS Office

Job description

Columbia Forest Products in Virginia’s Barhamsville area is seeking an HR Generalist to support CFP employees and assist the HR Manager with talent acquisition, employee relations, policy implementation and compliance. The ideal candidate is bilingual in English and Spanish and brings solid HR experience.

Responsibilities include payroll administration, onboarding, benefits support, HRIS data integrity, and ensuring confidentiality across the workforce.