Bilingual Human Resources Assistant - Szawlowski Farms

Masserspuds; Hatfield (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in agriculture seeks a dedicated HR Assistant to enhance employee relationships and support HR functions in both English and Spanish. The ideal candidate will help with recruiting, onboarding, and maintaining compliance while working in a friendly, community-oriented environment. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits, perfect for someone looking to grow in a family-run business.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, holidays)

Opportunity to grow within a stable, family-run company

Casual, friendly work environment

Qualifications

• Fluent in English and Spanish (written and spoken).
• Experience in HR or related field, preferably in bilingual environments.
• Detail-oriented and organized.

Responsibilities

• Assist with full-cycle recruitment and onboarding.
• Act as bilingual liaison for staff communication.
• Maintain employee records and support payroll coordination.

Skills

Bilingual communication

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Tech-savvy

Education

1-3 years HR experience

Knowledge of HR best practices

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Szawlowski Farms is one of the largest potato farms in New England and has been proudly family-owned and operated for over 100 years. Now in its fourth generation, the Szawlowski family continues to honor the values of hard work, innovation, and community that were established when the farm began in 1910.

Located in the Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts, our farm specializes in growing, harvesting, packing, and distributing fresh table-stock potatoes throughout the Northeast and beyond. In 2024, we formed a joint venture with Sterman Masser Inc. and Savage Farms to launch Szawlowski Farms LLC, combining agricultural expertise, advanced technology, and a shared commitment to quality.

With a diverse workforce and strong ties to the local community, Szawlowski Farms is proud to foster a culture where employees are valued, respected, and empowered to grow. Whether you're in the field, on the packing line, or in the office, every team member plays a critical role in delivering quality produce to our customers' tables.

Position Summary

We're looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic HR Assistant to support our human resources department. This person will play a key role in recruiting, employee relations, and HR administration-all while serving as a bridge between our English and Spanish-speaking team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with full-cycle recruitment: job postings, resume screening, scheduling, and conducting bilingual interviews.

• Onboard new hires: complete paperwork, explain policies (in both languages), prepare orientation materials.

• Serve as bilingual liaison: help with communication, clarify policies, facilitate smooth interactions between staff and management.

• Maintain employee records: data entry, updating personnel files, ensuring compliance with labor laws.

• Support benefits administration: answer questions, explain options in English and Spanish.

• Participate in employee relations: handle inquiries with professionalism, resolve basic issues, escalate as needed.

• Assist with payroll coordination: check timecards, reporting, documentation.

• Translate HR documents and communications accurately between English and Spanish.

Who You Are

• Fluent in English and Spanish (written and spoken).

• Experience (1-3 years) in HR, administration, or related field, preferably in bilingual environments.

• Knowledge of HR best practices and basic employment law.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills-comfortable talking with employees at all levels.

• Detail-oriented and organized-can manage multiple tasks and maintain confidentiality.

• Tech-savvy: proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel), HRIS/ATS systems.

• Farm/agriculture industry experience is a plus, but not required.

• A positive, collaborative, community-minded attitude.

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive salary

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, holidays)

• Opportunity to grow within a stable, family-run company

• Casual, friendly work environment

It is the company's desire to provide a healthful and safe workplace free from substance and alcohol abuse. The goal of this policy is to ensure that its employees are free from current substance and alcohol abuse, to maintain a drug and alcohol-free environment and to reduce the potential for unnecessary accidents, injuries and fatalities.

We have an obligation to our employees and the public at large to take the necessary and reasonable steps to assure safety in the workplace. The use of alcohol and drugs poses a serious threat, and we intend to do all that we can to maintain a safe, healthful and productive working environment.

The Company is committed to the elimination of drug and alcohol use and abuse in the workplace and has adopted this policy in which all employees are required to report to work in an apporoprate mental and physical condition to perform their jobs in a satisfactory manner.