Bilingual (Spanish) HR Generalist

Highly Marelli USA, Inc.; Shelbyville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Shelbyville, TN, seeks an HR Generalist to support various HR functions including employee relations, compliance policies, and data management. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of HR experience, particularly in a manufacturing environment. Proficiency in Spanish is preferred. This position is full-time on-site, focusing on creating a positive and respectful workplace while ensuring compliance with company policies and regulations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in HR roles in manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of employee relations and workplace culture.
• Ability to prepare and manage HRIS data and reports.

Responsibilities

• Participate in conflict management and concern resolution.
• Support supervisors in documentation and corrective actions.
• Conduct recruiting and coordinate onboarding processes.
• Maintain employee files in compliance with regulations.
• Support employee engagement initiatives and communication.

Skills

Conflict management

Documentation

Recruiting

Data management

Employee engagement

Bilingual Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The HR Generalist supports the Human Resources function by performing a mix of complex and routine administrative, technical, and professional HR duties in a manufacturing plant environment. This role supports the Human Resources Department by undertaking responsibility for various complex and routine administrative, technical and professional HR functions to ensure stable employee relations and a safe and secure work environment.

ESSENTIAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

Employee Relations & Workplace Support

• Participate in conflict management, concern resolution, and investigations.
• Support supervisors with documentation, corrective actions, and communication.
• Ensure fair and consistent application of policies across assigned areas.
• Promote a respectful, safe, and positive work environment.
• Conduct hourly and salaried recruiting, including job postings, screening, interviews, and job bidding/transfer coordination.
• Coordinate with external recruiting agencies, ensuring accurate job requirements, timely candidate flow, and smooth onboarding.
• Support contingent staffing utilization and workforce stability.
• Lead new‑hire orientation and exit interviews.

Policy Administration & Compliance

• Assist with HR policy development, enforcement, education, and interpretation.
• Maintain employee files and HR records in compliance with company, state, and federal requirements.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and employment laws.
• Support safety and EHS processes as needed.

HRIS, Reporting & Data Management

• Maintain accurate HRIS data and personnel files.
• Prepare required monthly and ad‑hoc reports (headcount, turnover, absenteeism, etc.).
• Support internal and external audits and document retention requirements.

Employee Engagement & Culture

• Support or lead employee involvement, recognition activities, and morale events.
• Support or lead with communication initiatives such as newsletters or announcements.
• Reinforce positive teamwork, professionalism, and respectful workplace expectations.
• Must follow all company requirements in regard to Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) policies and procedures.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

The above typical duties are characteristic of this job and demonstrate a level of difficulty and are not intended to list or limit the duties that may be required or assigned to an employee in this classification.

WORKING CONDITIONS

This work is performed in a general office environment. Full-time onsite.

Expected required years of experience: Bachelor + 5 years more.

Spanish bilingual skill (business level to native).