Human Resources Specialist

Job Title: Bilingual Spanish HR CoordinatorIndustry: ManufacturingLocation (city, state): Hanover Park, ILAssignment Type: Direct HirePay: $55,000 - $65,000 / year based on experienceWork Schedule: 8-5pm core hours, requires flexibility based on operational needs, with support provided across first, second, and third shifts.Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).About The Company:Our client is an established Food Manufacturing organization seeking an HR professional to support its daily human resources functions. The company offers a collaborative, hands-on work environment where employees can contribute to team success while developing their professional skills.Job Description:We are seeking a bilingual HR Coordinator to assist with daily HR operations and employee support in a fast-paced, operations-driven environment. This individual will work alongside the HR team to coordinate onboarding, assist with recruitment, maintain employee records, support compliance initiatives, and contribute to employee engagement activities. The ideal candidate is flexible, approachable, and eager to expand their HR knowledge.Key Responsibilities:Coordinate new hire onboarding and orientation sessions to help employees understand workplace policies and expectations.Assist with recruitment efforts, interview scheduling, and candidate communication.Provide administrative assistance for HR projects and department initiatives as priorities evolve.Help prepare audit documentation, maintain compliance records, and support workplace safety initiatives.Assist with employee training programs and professional development activities.Respond to employee questions and provide timely assistance to frontline staff across multiple shifts.Help plan employee engagement activities, recognition programs, and internal events.Maintain accurate personnel files and handle confidential employee information appropriately.Partner with HR colleagues on general administrative duties and special projects.Adjust work hours when necessary to provide support across different shifts and accommodate operational requirements.Qualifications:Between 2-3 years of previous hands-on human resources experience is requiredStrong proficiency with Excel (pivot tables, xlookup, etc.)Exposure/experience with benefitsFluency in English and Spanish is required.Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with hourly and frontline employees.Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities.Ability to maintain discretion when handling sensitive employee information.Adaptable and comfortable managing several responsibilities in a changing environment.Patient, empathetic, and approachable when assisting employees.Demonstrates initiative, follows direction, asks thoughtful questions, and is motivated to learn.Additional Details:100% onsite work environmentPermanent, direct-hire opportunity.Supports a workforce of approximately 290 employees across multiple shifts.Global organization, ability to grow HR skillset and learn from a tenured HR TeamPerks:Eligibility for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) benefits.Exposure to a broad range of HR functions, including recruiting, compliance, employee relations support, and training.Opportunity to learn from experienced HR professionals and develop new skills.Collaborative environment with opportunities to contribute to employee engagement and HR initiatives.