Bilingual HR Generalist

SBM Management Services•Detroit, MI

About The Position

The HR Generalist coordinates human resources responsibilities for assigned divisions, including employee relations, training, performance management, onboarding, policy implementation, recruitment and employment, retention, and compliance with company policies and applicable state and federal laws and regulations. The role partners with operational teams and managers to support employee engagement, talent review, pay activities, and effective people management. The position may require driving to various work locations, customer sites, or company facilities, and some travel may be required. The role also carries out management responsibilities in accordance with organizational policies and applicable laws. These may include interviewing and hiring, planning and assigning work, directing work, conducting performance evaluations, rewarding and disciplining employees, resolving complaints and problems, and ensuring employees receive appropriate task and safety training. Supervisory responsibility may apply within assigned divisions.

Requirements

Bilingual in English and Spanish; Spanish is required.
Bachelor’s degree in Business Management or a related field, with 2–4 years of experience as an HR Generalist, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
May be required to hold a valid driver’s license and meet SBM Driver Approval requirements.
Complete all safety and task training certifications.

Responsibilities

Maintain knowledge of legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting human resources, and ensure policies, procedures, and reporting comply.
Coordinate employee and manager development training with the training department or recommended external resources.
Coach and assist managers with employee relations issues in alignment with company and CBA policies and procedures.
Promote employee engagement by training site management on engagement strategies, conducting regular site visits, and supporting use of the mobile app where available; ensure quarterly ESAT action plans are communicated and assigned.
Draft, execute, review, and maintain records of personnel transactions, including hires, promotions, transfers, performance reviews, and terminations, as well as employee statistics for government reporting.
Provide regular departmental reporting.
Champion talent review processes and help embed them throughout the year.
Prepare employee separation notices, RIF actions, and related supporting documentation while assessing risk.
Conduct exit interviews for voluntary separations and train managers on handling separations; serve as a witness when necessary.
Ensure necessary investigations, reviews, and approvals are completed before action is taken.
Consult with managers and finance on pay activities, support annual wage reviews and pay changes, and ensure pay changes remain within established ranges.
Guide and coach management on performance management, including discipline, PIPs, and CAPs.
Complete special projects by clarifying objectives, setting schedules, conducting research, organizing information, and fulfilling transactions; communicate status and issues, resolve concerns, analyze time and cost issues, and prepare reports.
Investigate employee relations issues and grievances and participate in personnel-related hearings.
Build strong relationships with the operations team as an HR consultant and maintain regular communication with sites and managers.
Carry out applicable management responsibilities, including interviewing, hiring, planning and assigning work, directing work, performance evaluations, employee recognition and discipline, and complaint resolution.
Ensure employees are properly trained on job tasks and safety requirements.