Bilingual Human Resources Generalist

POSITION SUMMARY:  The Human Resource Generalist performs the daily functions of the Human Resource (HR) department, including hiring and interviewing staff, administering pay, benefits, and leave, and enforcing company policies and practices.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Review, track, and document compliance with mandatory and non-mandatory training, continuing education, and work assessments. This may include safety training, anti-harassment training, professional licensure, and aptitude exams and certifications.
• Recruits, interviews, and facilitates the hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions; collaborates with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings.
• Conducts or acquires background checks and employee eligibility verifications.
• Implement new hire orientation and employee recognition programs.
• Perform routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs, including but not limited to compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development.
• Handles employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff.
• Attends and participates in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations and recommends best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance. This includes required and not required audits and reports.
• Preserves confidentiality of employee medical documentation and files.
• Maintains knowledge of legal and regulatory changes, trends, and other developments affecting retirement benefits.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Specialization:

Payroll Process

• Implemented, maintained, and reviewed payroll processing systems to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions, including salaries, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and other deductions.
• Ensures accurate and timely processing of payroll updates, including new hires, terminations, and changes to pay rates.
• Prepares and maintains accurate records and reports of payroll transactions.
• Facilitates audits by providing records and documentation to auditors.
• Identifies and recommends updates to payroll processing software, systems, and procedures.

Retirement Benefit

• Explains retirement benefit plan policies, procedures, and legal requirements to employees and beneficiaries.
• Conducts retirement and benefits-related calculations and analysis including repurchase of service, withdrawal of contributions, and deferred retirement.
• Researched and recommended appropriate benefits plans and services based on data analysis.
• Conducts group benefits presentations for and/or individual interviews with employees regarding retirement and pension options.
• Acquires and distributes relevant information and documentation to plan participants and beneficiaries.
• Developed and maintained records of participants and beneficiaries, including active,