Job Title: Bilingual Human Resources Manager

Job Description

The Bilingual Human Resources Manager will lead and build the internal HR function for a growing organization. This role oversees employee relations, recruiting, performance management, benefits administration, compliance, and HR process development while serving as a strategic partner to leadership. The position is ideal for a hands-on HR professional with 5+ years of progressive experience who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation, and ongoing management of the internal HR function for a growing organization.
• Serve as a strategic partner to executive and departmental leadership on HR matters, talent strategy, and organizational effectiveness.
• Oversee employee relations, including handling complaints, conflict resolution, performance concerns, corrective actions, and workplace investigations with professionalism and confidentiality.
• Manage full-cycle recruiting activities, including sourcing, interviewing, selection, and onboarding to support organizational growth.
• Administer employee benefits programs, including communication of benefits, enrollment support, and coordination of leave processes and accommodations.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, regulations, and HR best practices, including documentation and internal controls.
• Develop, update, and improve HR policies, procedures, employee handbooks, workflows, and HR-related documentation.
• Implement, administer, or optimize HRIS or related HR technology platforms to improve HR processes and data accuracy.
• Balance strategic HR initiatives with day-to-day employee support in a hands-on role, operating effectively as a stand-alone HR leader or within a lean HR team.
• Support performance management processes, including goal setting, coaching, feedback, and performance reviews.
• Partner with leadership to influence company culture, employee engagement, and overall employee experience.
• Support or contribute to compensation benchmarking, organizational development, succession planning, and workforce analytics as needed.
• Collaborate closely with leaders and employees across the organization to foster a positive, compliant, and productive work environment.
• Communicate HR policies, procedures, and benefits clearly and effectively in both English and Spanish, ensuring understanding across the workforce.

Essential Skills

• At least 5+ years of progressive human resources experience with responsibility across multiple HR disciplines, not limited to recruiting or administration.
• Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish, with the ability to communicate policies, explain benefits, support employees, coach managers, and handle sensitive employee relations matters in both languages.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws, including employee relations, benefits administration, leave processes, accommodations, workplace documentation, and HR compliance.
• Proven experience managing employee relations matters such as complaints, conflict resolution, performance concerns, corrective action, and workplace investigations.
• Demonstrated ability to develop or improve HR policies, procedures, employee handbooks, workflows, and internal controls.
• Ability to operate effectively as a stand-alone HR leader or within a lean HR team, balancing strategic initiatives with daily employee support.
• Experience implementing, administering, or optimizing an HRIS or related HR technology platform.
• Strong judgment and decision-making skills when handling sensitive HR issues and complex employment situations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and Spanish.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of confidentiality and integrity when handling employee information and HR records.
• Proven problem-solving capabilities and a solutions-oriented approach to HR challenges.
• Experience transitioning HR functions from a professional employer organization (PEO) to an internally managed HR department.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification.
• HRIS implementation or administration experience.
• Experience in manufacturing, aerospace, aviation, engineering, or industrial environments.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience transitioning HR a