Human Resources Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Life insurance

Paid maternity leave

Parental leave

PTO

Pet insurance

Job summary

Day & Zimmermann Company is seeking a bilingual (English/Spanish) Human Resources Specialist to support hiring, onboarding, benefits, leaves, and employee relations in a manufacturing environment. You will manage HRIS data, generate reports, and ensure compliant processes in both languages.

The role emphasizes onboarding/offboarding, HR compliance, and project work across the local business unit. AA/AS required; BA/BS preferred; 2+ years HR experience required, and 4+ years preferred.

Qualifications

• AA/AS or equivalent required.
• BA/BS in Business, HR or related field preferred.
• 2+ years HR experience required; 4+ years preferred.
• Proficiency with HRIS, MS Office, and data management.
• Background screening successfully completed.

Responsibilities

• Maintain employee data in HRIS and generate reports in English and Spanish.
• Support hiring, orientation, compensation, benefits, leaves, transfers and terminations.
• Provide baseline employee relations support and investigate low-risk issues.
• Deliver training on HR processes, onboarding and compliance.
• Contribute to HR projects and document SOPs in bilingual format.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

HRIS experience

Onboarding

HR compliance

Microsoft Office

Data management

Education

AA/AS or equivalent

BA/BS in Business or HR (preferred)

Tools

HRIS systems

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

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. If you're ready to bring your HR expertise, positive attitude, and passion for people to a fast‑paced manufacturing environment, we'd love to have you on our team!

As a Human Resources Specialist here's the work you'll do:

• 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 accelerate escalation 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 offboarding 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.

This role is for you if you have these 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, offboarding, 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.

And if you have these 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!

Candidates may be required to satisfy additional job‑related requirements, including those established and controlled by third parties, as part of the selection process.

In compliance with this state's pay transparency laws, 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. (The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements).

We care about our employees’ and it shows!

Our staff receive a competitive salary and 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 for our furry family members!

Physical and Mental Tasks

• Visual acuity (e.g., needed to prepare and analyze data, to transcribe documents, to view a computer, to read, to inspect objects, to operate machinery).
• Balancing (e.g. maintaining equilibrium when walking, climbing, crouching, etc.).
• Stooping (e.g. bending the spine at the waist).
• Reaching (e.g. reaching the arms or legs in any direction).
• Lifting motion or lifting objects more than 15 pounds.
• Walking.
• Repetitive motion of any part of the body.
• Kneeling, crouching or crawling.
• Pushing or pulling (e.g. using a part of your body to press against something in a downward or outward direction or in a dragging or hauling motion).
• Manual Dexterity (e.g. picking, pinching, typing, or other working that uses fingers).
• Grasping (e.g. use of hand to apply pressure).
• Feeling (e.g. perceiving an object's size, shape, texture, etc.).
• Climbing (e.g. ascending/descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, pole, etc. using feet and legs and hands/arms to climb).
• Hearing.
• Talking.
• Capacity to think, concentrate and focus for long periods of time.
• Ability to read complex documents in the English language.
• Capacity to reason and make sound decisions.
• Ability to write complex documents in the English language.
• Capacity to express thoughts orally.
• Expertise in: EXCEL, WORD, CADD (Revit/Bentley).
• Ability to wear a 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 (e.g. extreme heat or cold, grass, wind, sand, fumes, odors, gases, extreme noise, etc.).

SO WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? APPLY NOW!

Talent Acquisition Partner: Fantasia Jacobs-Fuller