Portuguese-English HR Translator & Onboarding Coordinator

NORTHERN LIGHTS PAINTING CO; Stoneham (MA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

401(k)

401(k) matching

Company parties

Dental insurance

Free food & snacks

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Other Benefits

Job summary

Northern Lights Painting Co is seeking a bilingual HR Coordinator / Translator (Portuguese-English) to join our team in Stoneham, MA. This role bridges HR operations and cross-language communication for a diverse workforce in a fast-paced setting.

You will translate employee communications, support onboarding/offboarding, assist with recruiting, and help ensure HR policies and payroll processes run smoothly. Fluency in Portuguese and English is required, with Spanish as a helpful bonus.

Qualifications

• Fluent in Portuguese and English (written and verbal) — required.
• 1–3 years of experience in HR, administration, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of HR best practices and employment regulations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary Portuguese-English translator for employee communications, documents, and meetings.
• Support day-to-day HR functions including onboarding, offboarding, and employee recordkeeping.
• Assist with recruiting efforts including posting jobs, screening candidates, and coordinating interviews.
• Act as a liaison between management and Portuguese-speaking employees to ensure clear communication.
• Translate HR policies, safety guidelines, and training materials from English to Portuguese.
• Help maintain compliance with employment laws and company HR policies.
• Support payroll processing and timekeeping administration as needed.
• Additional Human Resources tasks as needed.

Skills

Portuguese-English bilingual

HR basics

Onboarding/offboarding

Education

Related field (HR)

Tools

Microsoft Office

HR software

Job description

Northern Lights Painting Co is seeking a bilingual HR Coordinator / Translator (Portuguese-English) to join our team in Stoneham, MA. This role bridges HR operations and cross-language communication for a diverse workforce in a fast-paced setting.

You will translate employee communications, support onboarding/offboarding, assist with recruiting, and help ensure HR policies and payroll processes run smoothly. Fluency in Portuguese and English is required, with Spanish as a helpful bonus.