HR Generalist (Bilingual)

Solina; Bolingbrook, Northern (IL, KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Solina in Bolingbrook, IL is seeking an HR Generalist to support day-to-day HR operations, build strong relationships with operations and staff, and assist the HR Manager with policies, performance management, and merit reviews. You will maintain HR data in the HRIS, generate reports, handle payroll changes, and manage leave programs while ensuring compliance with EEOC and HIPAA.

The role emphasizes collaboration, continuous process improvement, and delivering timely HR guidance to managers and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field.
• 2+ years of HR-related experience or training.
• Bi-lingual in Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Payroll processing, HRIS data entry, and reporting.
• Provide HR guidance and support for employee relations and policies.
• Assist with leaves (FMLA) and benefits inquiries and processing.
• Maintain accurate employee data and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

HR generalist experience

Bi-lingual Spanish

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

HRIS

Job description

Primary Location : Bolingbrook, Illinois, United States of America At Solina, our community of close to 5,000 people share a passion for food and live our entrepreneurial culture. We design customised savoury solutions for our clients operating in the food industry, food service, butchery and nutrition markets. With sustainability at the heart of our business model, we aim to produce food that is good in every sense of the word: delicious, nourishing, affordable, sustainable and convenient. Solina is a fast-growing business, with around 50 production sites and R&D laboratories present in more than 19 countries mainly in Europe and North America. By constantly rethinking culinary solutions, we make food matter for people and the planet. If you're ready for a new adventure in a dynamic, expanding, passionate, international company.

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The HR Generalist is responsible for various aspects of the day-to-day operations of the Human Resources department. The HR Generalist will play a key role in providing HR guidance and support in developing and building strong relationships with operational areas and employees and will support the HR Manger with employee relations, HR policies and procedures, performance management, merit, etc. This role is core to our providing our employees with HR support. This role is highly visible and is responsible for deliverables such as maintaining people systems, creating reports, and assisting with people related programs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Payroll: make changes in the HRIS related to any new hires, terms, changes, etc. This person will be running reports from the HRIS, verifying timesheet entries, and auditing data entry. Payroll is processed every week for over 350 employees and bi-weekly for roughly 60 employees. Problem solving complex pay issues is an important part of the process.
• Assist and support management and the leadership team with handling and resolving Human Resources issues.
• Assist employees with internal and external transfer requests and procedures.
• Maintain employee data in HRIS to ensure accuracy and control of HR information.
• Work with HR reporting tools to monitor and share relevant KPIs.
• Maintains department files in accordance with the Company retention policy/guidelines.
• Assists with preparation and recommendations for annual hourly compensation review.
• Assist in administering leaves of absence, FMLA and short-term disability programs.
• Assists HR Manager with employee investigations (serving as a witness, translator, gathering personnel records, time reports, i.e.).
• Advises managers/supervisors about the steps in the progressive discipline system of the Company.
• Provides counsel to managers/supervisors on employment issues.Works to maximize positive employee relations and minimize potential liabilities.
• Serves as a point person to employees with questions related to benefits, payroll, employee relations, policies, procedures, etc.
• Manage full cycle of Tuition Reimbursement Program- from employee request to approval to reimbursement.
• Develop and implement team member retention initiatives.
• Lead programs and events to foster high morale, including community involvement, team member celebrations, company picnic and holiday events.
• Ensure compliance with all HR rules and regulations (EE files, HIPPA rules, EEOC, Affordable Market Plans , etc.).
• Participate in department initiatives and projects as requested.
• Back-up to HR Manager in employee relations, coaching, training, operational needs, operations crewing report, etc.
• Constantly looking to improve current processes, programs, and overall employee experience.
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and modern technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
• Production presence- weekly presence in production for visibility and accessibility to answering employee questions/issues.

REQUIRED SKILLS, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE

Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful job performance will be considered. Typical qualifications would be: Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university in Human Resources, Business, or related field and 2+ years related experience and/or training. Bi-lingual in Spanish a must 5 Years of experience preferred.

PERFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of employment law practices.
• Proficiency in MS office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, analytical skills.
• Ability to interact with a host of different personalities.
• Extraordinary attention to detail and organization, with the ability to juggle multiple projects and wear different hats.
• Positive customer-first mindset who understands the importance of prioritizing time-sensitive tasks and confidentiality in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be a self-starter with the ability to balance conflicting points of view, function effectively under pressure and demonstrate discretion, integrity and fair-mindedness.
• Initiative-taking individual with great initiative and ability to work independently.

The salary range for this position is $65,000 - $80,000

We are open to talents of all backgrounds. Our recruitment process is based on competences, and we openly welcome all candidates of all types according to our DEI Commitment

At Solina, our culture is guided by PACE – a shared mindset that helps us grow, collaborate, and bring ambitions to life. It encourages us to think bigger, take ownership, stay curious, and succeed together.