Bilingual HR Generalist (Spanish)

Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc.; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc. in Joplin, MO is seeking an HR Generalist (Bilingual - Spanish) to lead day-to-day HR operations including benefits, training, employee relations, and talent acquisition for hourly production staff.

The ideal candidate will be bilingual in Spanish, possess at least 3 years of HR experience, and have knowledge of employment laws. The role may involve LOA support, attendance management, and coordination with HRBP on frontline leadership training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, labor relations, business, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years HR experience required. A combination of education and experience may be considered.
• PHR or SHRM-CP preferred.
• General knowledge of employment laws and practices.
• Ability to work off hours as necessary.
• Manufacturing/CPG experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruitment processes for hourly production roles.
• Partner with leadership to ensure staffing aligned to business needs.
• Ownership of new hire orientation including scheduling and logistics.
• Organize site participation in university recruitment and career fairs.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state and local laws.
• Support administration of company policies and HRIS activities.
• Assist with Leave Administration and Return to Work processes.
• Oversee attendance management and related documentation.
• Conduct employee relations investigations and document outcomes.
• Promote two-way communication and employee engagement.
• Assist HRBP with scheduling frontline leadership training.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish

Recruiting & Hiring

Employee relations

Training & engagement

HR policy knowledge

Project management

Workforce planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

PHR or SHRM-CP preferred

Tools

HRIS

Payroll systems

Job description

Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc. in Joplin, MO is seeking an HR Generalist (Bilingual - Spanish) to lead day-to-day HR operations including benefits, training, employee relations, and talent acquisition for hourly production staff.

The ideal candidate will be bilingual in Spanish, possess at least 3 years of HR experience, and have knowledge of employment laws. The role may involve LOA support, attendance management, and coordination with HRBP on frontline leadership training.