Bilingual Human Resources Specialist

Wakefield-Pork,-Inc; Gaylord (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Wakefield Pork is seeking a bilingual HR assistant in Gaylord, Minnesota. The role supports translation, benefits administration, recruitment, onboarding, and HRIS maintenance within a fast-paced agricultural environment.

The position requires a Associate’s degree, fluency in Spanish, strong organizational skills, and willingness to travel. Full-time hours typical Monday–Friday with competitive benefits following the interview process.

Qualifications

• Bilingual in Spanish and English required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and stay organized.
• Must maintain confidentiality and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Provide confidential translation and interpretation.
• Assist HR with benefits administration and open enrollment.
• Coordinate recruitment and applicant tracking.
• Conduct initial phone screens with applicants.
• Maintain HRIS and onboarding records.
• Assist in planning meetings and staff trainings.
• Collaborate with farm managers to collect onboarding documentation.
• Support Community Development and Social Media initiatives.
• Travel occasionally as required.

Skills

Bilingual in Spanish/English

Organization skills

Written/verbal communication

Self-motivated

Travel required

Education

Associate’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

Since 1991, Wakefield Pork has been an industry leader in pork production, operating from south central Minnesota to northern Iowa. As a forward-thinking leader in the pork industry, the Wakefield Pork family strives to deliver a quality pork product that nourishes families across the world. We are looking for all kinds of employees with different types of experiences. We believe work ethic and strong values are as important as industry expertise.

Location:

Gaylord, Minnesota

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide confidential translation and interpretation
• Ensure translations are accurate, culturally appropriate, and appropriate for the intended audience
• Assist the HR Director with Benefit Administration
• -Annual open enrollment / New hire enrollment
• -Wellness programs
• -Create and deliver employee information sessions
• Track variable hour/part-time employee hours by month
• Assist the HR Director with development/implementation/administration of HR policies and procedures
• Administer the recruitment and applicant tracking process
• Conduct initial phone screen with applicants
• Maintain HR information systems and employee databases
• Oversee new employee orientation and onboarding program
• Maintain on-boarding policies and oversee implementation of new and current policy
• Work collaboratively with farm managers to collect onboarding documentation for new staff
• Build rapport with new staff through onboarding process
• Administer Employee Engagement activities
• Learn and maintain knowledge of legal requirements and government reporting regulations
• Coordination and assist in planning of company meetings
• Assist Community Development and Social Media Specialist with projects
• Other Duties and Responsibilities as Assigned

Basic Requirements:

• Bilingual in Spanish/English
• Associate’s degree
• Written and verbal fluency in the Spanish language.
• Ability to adapt to change of responsibilities and additional duties demanded by the business environment
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Organization skills and ability to multi-task
• Effective written and verbal communications skills
• Must be professional and show initiative to be self-motivated
• Must be able to recognize and identify priorities
• Must maintain high level of confidentiality
• Reliable, consistent attendance
• Travel will be required

Additional Requirement:

This position requires occasional travel and the operation of a company vehicle. A valid Class D license is required.

Organizational Relationships:

Interacts closely with sow farm managers, department leads, technicians, WPI executive and office staff, potential employees and others

Hours:

Typically, Monday – Friday, 7:30 am – 4:00 pm

Pay and Benefits:

A wage proposal will be e-mailed to the applicant offered the position after the interview process. Salary is determined according to applicant’s skill and background of the industry. Full-time employees are eligible for: paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long-term disability, flexible spending account, and 401(k) with match. Wages and salaries are set commensurate with the employee’s skills and experience and in accordance with Wakefield Pork’s wage and benefit policies.

Position requires a high level of respect for team members and animals. Must demonstrate communication and time-management skills, as well as the ability to adapt and function effectively in a fast paced, changing environment.

Preceding statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed of this position. This list is not all-inclusive; additional duties may be assigned.