Onsite Bilingual HR Generalist — Payroll & Benefits

Dessert Holdings Inc.; Newburyport (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dessert Holdings Inc. is seeking a Human Resources Generalist (Bilingual English/Spanish) to support the Newburyport, MA facility on an onsite basis.

You will help keep HR operations running smoothly by supporting payroll and benefits administration, employee relations, onboarding and offboarding, and everyday assistance for employees and leaders. The role emphasizes compliance, payroll accuracy, confidentiality, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 3+ years of HR experience focusing on administration, compliance, and employee support.
• Bilingual English/Spanish required.
• Experience in manufacturing or fast-paced environments preferred.
• Union experience highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as first point of contact for employee questions related to HR policies, payroll, benefits, timekeeping, and programs.
• Support recruiting by coordinating postings, reviewing resumes, screening candidates, and scheduling interviews.
• Coordinate with temporary staffing partners for onboarding, timekeeping, and invoicing.
• Partner with supervisors and managers to support staffing needs.
• Provide administrative support across HR and payroll, including employee changes and audits.
• Coordinate onboarding and offboarding activities and ensure documentation is complete.
• Assist employees with benefits enrollments and questions; resolve payroll discrepancies.
• Maintain employee files, HR databases, and HRIS with accuracy and confidentiality.
• Support HR compliance through audits, reporting, and documentation of laws.
• Assist with employee relations and fostering a positive workplace.
• Prepare recurring HR reporting on headcount, attendance, and metrics.
• Support HR initiatives in a unionized environment.
• Participate in projects to improve processes and engagement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Microsoft Office Suite

HRIS/payroll systems

Confidentiality

Attention to detail

Customer service mindset

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business Administration or related field

Tools

HRIS

Payroll systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Dessert Holdings Inc. is seeking a Human Resources Generalist (Bilingual English/Spanish) to support the Newburyport, MA facility on an onsite basis.

You will help keep HR operations running smoothly by supporting payroll and benefits administration, employee relations, onboarding and offboarding, and everyday assistance for employees and leaders. The role emphasizes compliance, payroll accuracy, confidentiality, and strong communication.