Temporary Bilingual Human Resource Generalist

VGM Group, Inc•Shiremanstown, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

At VGM, the Human Resource (HR) team implements policies, manages day-to-day HR activities, welcomes new hires to the company, and provides support to all business units and employee owners. We are seeking a temporary, bilingual HR professional to provide short-term support to our team. As a temporary HR Generalist at VGM, you will collaborate with leaders and team members across our warehouse location in Shiremanstown, Pennsylvania to maintain and enhance our company culture. VGM is a 100% employee-owned company. The temporary Human Resource Generalist is responsible for applying HR policies, procedures, and programs to the employees of VGM. In this role, the generalist will respond to HR inquiries and support the Vice President of Human Resources in implementing appropriate HR guidelines, policies, and programs. Responsibilities will include employee relations, FMLA and ADA administration, leave of absence management, compliance, and crucial conversations with employee owners and leaders. Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish is required in this role. This is a temporary position expected to be an assignment for approximately sixteen weeks.

Requirements

Bilingual in Spanish and English in order to effectively support and communicate with VGM employee owners, ensuring everyone is heard.
Proven success onboarding new hires into the organization while adhering to HR policies.
Proven experience with employee relations, including but not limited to crucial conversations, performance management, leave management, new hire onboarding, and implementing HR policies.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in HR, Business, Organizational Development, or related field.
HR certification or willingness to pursue basic certification.
Experience working with HR information systems.
Demonstrated skills with Microsoft Office 365 Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

Handle a variety of personnel related administrative tasks and provide clerical support to the HR department and employees regarding human resources related activities, policies, processes, and procedures.
Advise employees and leaders on all employee relations matters, including but not limited to, performance management, coaching, conduct, grievances, complaints, investigations, absences and leaves, organizational change, and exit interviews.
Facilitate proper employee documentation and records in HR systems, compiling reports as needed to ensure employee databases remain accurate and up to date.
Assist with preparing and facilitating new employee onboarding in partnership with team members.
Responsible for people-related metrics and collaborating with corporate data analytics team.
Develop, implement, reinforce, and modify HR policies, programs, and procedures.
Audit HR policies, programs, and procedures against relevant legislation and best practices and recommend improvements.
Provide advice and assistance to employees and managers on HR policies, programs, and procedures.
Resolve HR inquiries or escalate to the appropriate individual depending on severity.
Assist in the preparation of HR training material and validate managers and employees are aware of appropriate HR policies, programs, and procedures and their accountabilities.
Support the VP of HR in implementing efficiently and effectively talent management programs: performance management, succession planning, diversity and inclusion and special projects.
Ensure projects are completed on time and meet project goals.
Provide support for onboarding and offboarding, including managing logistics with appropriate teams (e.g., IT, HR shared services) and assisting with exit interviews.