Bilingual HR Specialist

Staffmark Group; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 41,600 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Good weekly pay

Health benefits

401(k) option

Job summary

Staffmark is seeking a Bilingual HR Specialist in Lafayette, LA to join a supportive HR environment. You will drive recruitment, onboarding, benefits administration, and employee relations while maintaining compliance with employment laws.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in HR or related field, has 3+ years HR experience, and prefers SHRM-CP/PHR. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HRIS is expected to support HR processes and data management.

Qualifications

• Bilingual in English and Spanish required; HR experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in HR, business, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of professional HR experience; SHRM-CP/PHR preferred.
• Proficiency with MS Office and HRIS systems; strong employment-law knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruitment, including postings, screening, interviews, and hiring.
• Coordinate onboarding and orientation programs for new hires.
• Administer employee benefits and assist with open enrollment.
• Provide guidance on employee relations and HR policy compliance.
• Maintain HR records, HRIS data, and personnel files.
• Support performance management and training initiatives.
• Prepare HR reports and metrics to inform business decisions.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Recruitment

Benefits administration

Employee relations

Communication

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Admin, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

HRIS systems

Job description

Location: Lafayette, LA

Pay Rate: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Join our team as a Bilingual HR Specialist. Utilize your bilingual skills in a supportive HR environment.

Benefits

• Good weekly pay - because you make customers happy
• Health benefits - medical, dental, vision
• 401(k) option - future you will thank you

Requirements

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) required
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred
• Minimum of 3 years of professional Human Resources experience
• HR certification (SHRM-CP, PHR, or equivalent) preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and HRIS systems
• Strong knowledge of employment law, HR compliance, and HR best practices
• Experience with recruitment, benefits administration, and employee relations
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information

Job Duties

• Manage full‑cycle recruitment, including job postings, candidate screening, interviews, and hiring
• Coordinate new hire onboarding and orientation programs
• Administer employee benefits and assist with open enrollment
• Serve as a resource for employee relations, providing guidance and support
• Ensure HR policies and procedures comply with federal, state, and local employment laws
• Maintain accurate HR records, personnel files, and HRIS data
• Support performance management by tracking evaluations and assisting managers with documentation
• Coordinate employee training and professional development programs
• Prepare HR reports and metrics to support business decisions
• Support employee engagement initiatives, company culture, and retention strategies
• Perform additional HR‑related duties as assigned

Staffmark is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Staffmark offers reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities; contact your local branch for inquiries. Staffmark is an E‑Verify employer.