HR Coordinator (Spanish Bilingual) Human Resources

Capitol Food Co; Cerritos (CA); On-site; USD 38,572 - 44,083; Full time

Job summary

A prominent food distribution company located in Cerritos, CA is seeking an HR Coordinator to support the People Department. This role requires 2–4 years of HR or administrative experience and fluency in both Spanish and English. Key responsibilities include coordinating onboarding, maintaining employee files, and responding to HR inquiries. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and the ability to manage confidential information. This role offers an engaging work environment with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of HR or administrative experience, preferably in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in learning new HRIS systems.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate onboarding and orientation for new hires.
• Maintain organized and confidential employee files.
• Process employee changes in HRIS and assist with data accuracy.
• Support offboarding by preparing exit documentation.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding HR policies.

Skills

Bilingual in Spanish and English

Strong organizational skills

Excellent attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Customer service skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Cerritos, CA 90703

Salary Range: $28.00 - $32.00 Hourly

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The HR Coordinator plays a vital role in supporting the daily operations of the People Department. This position provides administrative support across a wide range of HR functions including onboarding, HRIS data entry, employee file management, and general employee assistance. The HR Coordinator ensures smooth and efficient HR processes and provides excellent internal service to employees and managers. Fluency in both English and Spanish is mandatory to support and communicate effectively with our diverse workforce.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate onboarding and orientation for new hires, ensuring all documentation and systems are completed accurately.
• Maintain organized and confidential employee files (digital and physical).
• Process employee changes in the HRIS and assist with data accuracy across HR systems.
• Support offboarding by preparing exit documentation and ensuring compliance with internal procedures.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding HR policies, benefits, and procedures, escalating as appropriate.
• Assist with HR events, recognition programs, and company-wide communications.
• Track compliance documentation, training records, and other required HR reporting.
• Prepare correspondence, reports, and materials as requested by HR leadership.
• Provide general administrative support to the People Department.

Qualifications

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS:

• 2–4 years of HR or administrative experience, preferably in a fast-paced or multi-site environment.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English (mandatory).
• Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and comfortable learning new HRIS systems.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Strong communication and customer service skills with a professional, approachable demeanor.
• Eagerness to learn and grow within the HR field.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The work environment and physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.
• The employee frequently is required to talk, hear, and use her hands to touch, handle, type and write.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The noise level can be elevated in the office when the employee is communicating with other employees or when other employees are communicating with customers or vendors on the phone.