Bilingual Human Resources Assistant

Lakeside Foods Inc.; Manitowoc, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision

Paid time off

Retirement match

Safety glasses

Shoe reimbursement

Training provided

Safe work environment

Family atmosphere

Job summary

Lakeside Foods Packaging Center in Manitowoc, WI is hiring a Bilingual Human Resources Assistant to support daily HR operations in English and Spanish. You will help with recruitment, onboarding, benefits enrollment, employee questions, and maintaining confidential records in a friendly, professional environment.

This role emphasizes accurate data entry, HRIS maintenance, and compliance with federal and state laws, while contributing to a workplace that values inclusion, safety, and open

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associates degree in HR, business administration, or related field preferred.
• 1–3 years HR or administrative experience preferred.
• Fluent in English and Spanish, with strong written and spoken skills.
• Ability to translate and interpret clearly in HR setting.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; HRIS experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as bilingual HR contact for employees and policies.
• Translate and interpret HR documents and meetings as needed.
• Assist with onboarding, benefits enrollment, and HR inquiries.
• Maintain HRIS data and employee records accurately.
• Support compliance with labor laws and confidentiality.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Attention to detail

Discretion with confidential info

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associates degree in HR or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

HRIS experience

Job description

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At Lakeside Foods and our family of companies, we're committed to providing wholesome foods to enrich people’s lives through food. We are a culture that pursues our vision of growth and innovation with passion, confidence, and commitment. We are strongest together – valuing collaborative contribution, transparency and new ideas to enable change and growth. We are committed to an inclusive and respectful environment that promotes a healthy work-life balance, and there’s a seat at the table for you.

The Bilingual Human Resources Assistant is an important member of our Human Resources Team, helping create a supportive and inclusive workplace for all employees. This role provides day‑to‑day HR and administrative support in both English and Spanish, ensuring employees feel informed, understood, and valued. Serving as a friendly point of contact, the Bilingual Human Resources Assistant assists with recruitment, onboarding, employee questions, and HR processes while maintaining confidentiality, professionalism, and a positive employee experience.

This position is located at Lakeside Foods Packaging Center.

What You’ll Get:

• Competitive wages based on experience.
• Affordable, market-leading medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid vacation and personal time after 30 days of employment.
• Retirement plan with company match of 50% up to 6% of pay.
• Prescription safety glasses & safety shoe reimbursement.
• Paid training, on-site and off-site, to help you succeed.
• Clean, safe, and fun work environment with a strong safety record.
• Schedules that support work/life balance.
• A family atmosphere where your contributions are valued.

What You’ll Do:

Employee Support and Communication:

• Serve as a bilingual point of contact for employees who have HR-related questions, policies, and procedures.
• Translate and interpret HR documents, meetings, and communications as needed.
• Assist employees with onboarding, benefits, enrollment, and general HR inquiries.
• Assist employees with questions.

Recruitment and Onboarding:

• Support recruitment efforts, including applicant tracking, interview scheduling, and interviews.
• Conduct New Hire Orientation and completion of new employee documentation.

Human Resources Administration:

• Maintain HRIS data, ensuring employee records are accurate and update to date.
• Track employee attendance and personnel changes.
• Support compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive employee and company information.
• Adhere to all Lakeside Foods policies and procedure.

What You’ll Bring:

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Associates Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field is preferred.
• 1 to 3 years of Human Resources or administrative experience is preferred.
• Fluent verbal and written proficiency in English and Spanish.
• Ability to translate and interpret clearly and professionally in an HR setting.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); HRIS experience preferred.

Where You’ll Work:

WELCOME TO MANITOWOC

Thousands of visitors are drawn here each year to explore the USS Cobia World War II submarine, tour Rogers Street Fishing Village to view relics of famous shipwrecks, or sail across Lake Michigan on the S. S. Badger. We love company and invite you to explore 20 miles of spectacular Lake Michigan shoreline. From the pristine coastline with its stunning parks and beaches and marinas, to historic downtowns and outdoor band concerts, Manitowoc-Two Rivers is a maritime treasure to visit as well as a wonderful place to work and live.

Lakeside Foods and our family of companies welcomes people of all backgrounds and the varied ideas they bring to the workplace. Being an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer is part of our heritage and culture. We recruit, hire and promote employees based on qualifications and merit, without regard to race, religion, age, gender, disability, marital or veteran status. Lakeside Foods participates in E-Verify.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities

Nearest Major Market: Green Bay
Nearest Secondary Market: Appleton