HR Generalist (Bilingual English/Spanish)

Zak Human Solutions; Portland (TN); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (employer pays 50%)

Paid Time Off (40 hours)

6 company-paid holidays

Hybrid schedule

Job summary

Head Steel, a family-owned steel construction company in Portland, TN, is seeking an HR Generalist to support recruiting, benefits, onboarding, and employee records. This bilingual role serves English- and Spanish-speaking employees and can be part-time or full-time with a hybrid schedule.

You will write job ads, source candidates via Indeed, LinkedIn, and Facebook, manage open enrollment, coordinate new-hire orientation, and maintain confidential files.

Qualifications

• Bilingual English/Spanish required for effective communication.
• 3+ years HR or recruiting experience in construction, manufacturing, or skilled trades.
• Experience in benefits administration and onboarding.
• Strong organization, communication, and confidentiality.
• Experience with posting jobs on Indeed, LinkedIn, and Facebook.
• Proficient with email, spreadsheets, calendars, and ATS.

Responsibilities

• Write job advertisements and attract qualified candidates.
• Review applications and screen candidates; schedule interviews.
• Coordinate postings on Indeed, LinkedIn, and Facebook.
• Assist with benefit enrollment and open enrollment.
• Organize onboarding and explain policies in English and Spanish.
• Maintain confidential employee files and data entry.
• Engage with trade schools and workforce programs to source candidates.
• Support growth toward HR leadership as the role expands.

Skills

Bilingual communication

Recruiting and screening

Benefits administration

Onboarding

Recordkeeping and data entry

Confidentiality

Organization & follow-through

Relationship building

Tools

Indeed

LinkedIn

Facebook

Email and ATS

Job description

About Us

Head Steel is a family-owned and operated steel construction company based in Portland, TN, with deep roots in the community. We specialize in a wide range of steel services, including structural steel erection and fabrication, prefabricated building assembly, shear stud installation, rigging, and expert welding. Our commitment to quality craftsmanship and personalized service has made us a trusted partner in the industry.

Position Summary

The HR Generalist supports Head Steel’s workforce through recruiting, hiring, benefits administration, onboarding, and employee records. This bilingual role serves as a key point of contact for both English- and Spanish-speaking employees and helps us find and bring on skilled people as the company grows. The position can either be part-time or full-time with a hybrid schedule. This role would be a great growth opportunity for an HR professional looking to develop into an HR Manager position!

Primary Responsibilities

Recruiting & Hiring

• Write job advertisements for open positions.
• Find and attract qualified candidates.
• Review applications and conduct initial screenings.
• Schedule interviews and coordinate with hiring managers.
• Follow up with applicants throughout the hiring process.

Job Postings & Candidate Sourcing

• Create marketing materials for job openings on sites such as Indeed, LinkedIn, and Facebook.
• Keep postings current and remove filled positions.
• Search job sites and social platforms to find potential candidates.

Employee Benefits

• Assist employees with benefit enrollment, changes, and questions.
• Coordinate annual open enrollment.
• Work with our insurance agent and accounting staff on benefits matters.

Onboarding & Employee Support

• Organize new-hire paperwork and coordinate orientation.
• Explain company policies to new and current employees.
• Assist English- and Spanish-speaking employees with day-to-day questions.

Employee Records & Data Entry

• Maintain accurate and confidential employee files.
• Enter and update employee and applicant information in company systems.
• Track important paperwork, certifications, and deadlines.

Community Outreach

• Build relationships with trade schools and workforce programs.
• Attract qualified candidates through community partnerships.
• Track recruiting sources and results.

Qualifications

• Ability to speak and communicate effectively in both English and Spanish (required).
• Three years of relevant HR or recruiting experience in construction, manufacturing, or skilled trades preferred.
• Experience in human resources or recruiting, including employee benefits administration.
• Strong organization, communication, writing, and follow-through.
• Ability to handle confidential employee information professionally.
• Comfortable posting jobs and sourcing candidates on sites like Indeed, LinkedIn, and Facebook.
• Comfortable using email, spreadsheets, calendars, and employee or applicant tracking systems.

Key Skills

• Bilingual communication (English/Spanish)
• Recruiting and candidate screening
• Benefits administration
• Onboarding
• Recordkeeping and data entry
• Confidentiality
• Organization and follow-through
• Relationship building

Performance Expectations

The successful HR Generalist will:

• Keep job postings active and fill open positions with qualified candidates.
• Provide a smooth, well-organized onboarding experience for new hires.
• Respond promptly to employee questions in English and Spanish.
• Maintain complete, accurate, and confidential employee records.
• Support employees through benefit enrollment and open enrollment.
• Build a reliable pipeline of candidates through trade schools and workforce programs.
• Take on increasing responsibility as the role grows toward full-time and HR leadership.

Compensation

• Base Salary: $65,000 – $75,000 per year for full time or part-time hourly equivalent, depending on experience
• 40 hours (5 days) of Paid Time Off
• 6 company-paid holidays
• Health Insurance (employer pays 50% of employee-only coverage)
• Benefits listed apply to full-time employees.