Human Resources Specialist

Day & Zimmermann; Yankton (SD); On-site; USD 47,040 - 70,560; Full time

Job summary

Day & Zimmermann in Yankton, SD is seeking a bilingual HR Specialist (English/Spanish) to join our team. You will maintain HR data in HRIS, support transactions from hiring to termination, and partner with managers to deliver compliant, people‑first HR processes.

The role emphasizes onboarding, offboarding, training, and documenting SOPs in both languages, with opportunities to lead local HR projects and improve processes for a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree (AA) or equivalent experience required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) Business Administration or HR Management preferred.
• 2+ years relevant HR experience required.
• 4+ years professional experience preferred.
• Proficiency with HRIS systems, MS Office, and data management required.
• Successful completion of background screening.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate employee and organizational data in HRIS; generate reports.
• Support hiring, orientation, compensation changes, benefits, leaves, transfers, promotions, terminations.
• Provide baseline employee relations support and preliminary investigations.
• Deliver training on HR processes and compliance; support onboarding/offboarding.
• Lead or coordinate HR projects; document SOPs and workflows in Spanish & English.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

HR data management

Onboarding/offboarding

HR compliance knowledge

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

AA or equivalent experience

BA/BS in Business Administration or HR

Tools

HRIS

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Position Overview

Be the Heart of Our Team – Join Us as a Bilingual HR Specialist! Every great workplace starts with great people and that’s where you come in! We’re looking for a bilingual (English/Spanish) Human Resources Specialist who loves helping others, keeping things organized, and making a real impact from day one. From welcoming new team members and supporting employees throughout their journey to improving HR processes and partnering with leaders, you’ll play a key role in creating an engaging, compliant, and people‑first workplace.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date employee and organizational data in HRIS or related systems; generate routine and ad hoc reports (e.g. headcount, terminations, metrics). Manage and respond to routine correspondence, inquiries, and requests from employees and line managers (in both languages).
• Support core HR transactions including hiring, new hire orientation (NHO), compensation changes, benefits enrollment, leaves of absence, transfers, promotions, and terminations.
• Provide baseline employee relations support: assist in intake and resolution of low‑risk complaints or issues, conduct preliminary investigations, maintain confidentiality, and elevate when necessary.
• Deliver training or technical support on relevant HR processes, systems, and compliance topics to managers and employees. Execute and continuously improve the onboarding and off‑boarding processes, ensuring consistent, compliant, and welcoming experience.
• Contribute to corporate HR initiatives and projects; may lead or coordinate HR projects for the local business unit as assigned. Create, maintain, and document Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), process workflows, and job aids related to HR functions in Spanish & English.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills, confidentiality, and professionalism
• Excellent organization, follow‑through, and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to shifting demands.
• Experience with onboarding, off‑boarding, and HR compliance.
• Knowledge of employment laws, leave administration, and benefits fundamentals.
• Experience working in a manufacturing or plant environment.
• Fluent in English and Spanish, including spoken and written language.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree (AA) or equivalent experience Required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) Business Administration or Human Resources Management Preferred.
• 2+ years Relevant HR experience Required.
• 4+ years Professional experience Preferred.
• Proficiency with HRIS systems, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), and data management Required.
• Successful completion of background screening process.
• Great attitude and team player!

Salary

The salary range for this role is $47,040 - $70,560 annually. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location.

Benefits

Our staff receive a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical/Rx, dental and vision coverage; life, AD&D and disability insurance; flexible spending accounts; 100% paid maternity leave for up to 12 weeks, parental leave, family leave, other paid time off; voluntary benefits and discount programs to meet our employees’ individual needs including pet insurance.

Physical Demands

• Visual acuity, balancing, stooping, reaching, lifting >15 pounds, walking, repetitive motion, kneeling, pushing, manual dexterity, grasping, hearing, talking, concentration, reading, reasoning, writing, expressing thoughts orally, expertise in Excel, Word, CADD (Revit/Bentley), wearing mask, respirator, bullet‑proof vest, or other equipment.
• Ability to regularly perform all job functions at company’s office or worksite.
• Ability to withstand environmental conditions such as extreme heat or cold, wind, sand, fumes, odors, gases, extreme noise.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Day & Zimmermann is committed to maintaining an inclusive workforce, where employees are hired, retained, compensated and promoted based on their contributions to our Company. Federal and state Equal Employment Opportunity laws prohibit employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status and disability status.

Day & Zimmermann is committed to providing an equal opportunity work environment in full compliance with these laws. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation in the application process, please email [e-mail], and please specify which position you are interested in, including job title and location.