Bilingual Human Resources Generalist (Portage)

The ideal candidate will be responsible for recruitment efforts, new hire orientation and onboarding, employee termination, benefits, company policy and procedure adherence. In addition, you will build strong relationships with our company's managers in order to help them with their human resource needs. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES Coordinates recruitment for the facility including identifying recruitment sources, evaluating candidates, conducting interviews, and referring qualified candidates to appropriate staff members for further evaluation. Extends offers of employment, arranges background checks, drug screens and physicals. Conducts new hire orientation. Assists with workers’ compensation and OSHA compliance programs. Through the workers’ compensation carrier, monitors the progress of employees with claims. Assists with OSHA Logs and electronic submission and prepares annual OSHA summary postings. Ensures legal compliance with all federal and state regulations applicable to the human resource areas such as Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA). Completes the location’s Affirmative Action Plan, provides training, and completes outreach. Monitors human resource processes for compliance, posts notices, maintains records, investigates, and resolves employee complaints, and recommends changes necessary to achieve compliance. Maintains all Human Resources related records, including separate file systems for personnel records, employment selection process records, I-9 forms (IRCA), affirmative action/equal employment related records, OSHA/worker’s compensation related records, records related to complaint investigations and employee performance issues. Ensures confidentiality and limited access according to procedure. Assists with all Human Resource functions in areas including but not limited to answering HR questions, benefit enrollment, entering and processing new hires, changes and termination information, background checks, performance reviews, forms, policy updates and conducting stay and exit interviews. Responsible for communication to the union. Manage and respond to union grievances. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, addressing complaints; resolving problems and serve as back up support to HR Manager Assists with learning and development for all employees, running reports, assigning affected training, and ensuring completion of assigned courses. Maintains accurate employee information in HRIS system. Maintains professional and technical knowledge in areas of responsibility by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, researching topics, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies. Other duties as assigned. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required. Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field, preferred with emphasis in human resources, business management, or related field, or a combination of education and relevant work experience. Bilingual in Spanish/English required BENEFITS/REWARDS Offers competitive starting pay, PTO, 401k, short-term disability, health, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance programs and more.

Location: Wisconsin, US

Posted Date: 6/18/2025