Bilingual HR Generalist – People & Compliance

Inovar Packaging Group; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision,

401(k) with company match

PTO and holidays

Job summary

Inovar Packaging Group seeks an experienced Human Resources Generalist to support day-to-day HR operations across the employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, compliance, benefits support, HRIS administration, and employee engagement.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong judgment, initiative, confidentiality, communication skills, and the ability to balance operational HR support with strategic people-focused priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in HR, business or related field with equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years of progressive HR experience, generalist/employee relations environment.
• Working knowledge of employment laws (FLSA, FMLA, ADA, EEO) and local requirements.
• Experience with HRIS/ATS, Microsoft Office, and HR reporting tools; ADP Workforce Now preferred.
• SHRM-CP, PHR or similar certification preferred or willingness to pursue.
• Bilingual skills a plus depending on workforce needs.
• Strong judgment, confidentiality, communication and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily HR support to employees and managers, interpreting policies and escalating complex issues.
• Manage full-cycle recruitment, postings, screening, interviews, offers and onboarding.
• Coordinate onboarding to ensure a welcoming, compliant introduction to the company.
• Assist with employee relations, coaching conversations, investigations and conflict resolution.
• Maintain accurate records in the HRIS and personnel files per policy and law.
• Support benefits administration, leaves, payroll changes and status updates.

Skills

HR generalist experience

Employee relations

Communication

Problem solving

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or related field

Tools

HRIS systems

Applicant Tracking Systems

Microsoft Office

HR reporting tools

ADP Workforce Now

Job description

Inovar Packaging Group seeks an experienced Human Resources Generalist to support day-to-day HR operations across the employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, compliance, benefits support, HRIS administration, and employee engagement.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong judgment, initiative, confidentiality, communication skills, and the ability to balance operational HR support with strategic people-focused priorities.