Human Resources Generalist - Bilingual Spanish/ English

U.S. Spice Mills•Glendale Heights, IL

11h

About The Position

U.S. Spice Mills is seeking a bilingual English/Spanish Human Resources Generalist with 3–5 years of experience. This business-minded HR professional will support a broad range of functions, including recruiting and onboarding, employee relations and retention, performance assessments, benefits and leave administration, payroll, compliance, and plant safety. The role requires sound, consistent decisions that follow company policy and protect the company and its workforce, as well as effective communication in English and Spanish. The position includes supporting the plant safety program and ensuring compliance with OSHA and state and local safety regulations. The successful candidate will also help foster an inclusive, growth-oriented workplace through employee engagement, training, and professional development. General office duties may be assigned, and travel between company locations may be necessary. U.S. Spice Mills, a supplier of pure spices to the U.S. food industry since 1986, offers a high-impact generalist role with opportunities to grow an HR career. The annual salary range is $75,000–$82,000, based on experience and skills, with medical health insurance and other benefits.

Requirements

3–5 years of Human Resources experience within a manufacturing company or the food industry.
Mandatory bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish, including reading and writing.
Strong knowledge of HR laws and regulations specific to the manufacturing industry.
Sound business judgment and ability to make fair, consistent decisions in the company's best interests.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Detail-oriented and able to maintain confidentiality.
Proficiency in Google Workspace (Sheets, Docs, Slides) or Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Strong organizational and multitasking abilities, time management, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail in records, payroll, and compliance documents.
Adaptable and tech-forward, with willingness to use AI to work more efficiently.
Able to sit for prolonged periods and work at a computer.
Comfortable around fresh spice aromas and smells.

Nice To Haves

PHR, SHRM-CP, or similar certification, or a degree in Human Resources or a related field.
Experience with HRIS and payroll systems.

Responsibilities

Lead full-cycle recruitment, including job postings, sourcing, screening, interview coordination, extending offers, and maintaining relationships with staffing partners and community resources.
Design and deliver onboarding and orientation that communicates company policies and expectations and supports new-hire success and retention.
Serve as the first point of contact for employee questions and concerns, providing guidance consistent with company policy and referring employees to appropriate resources or departments as needed.
Conduct confidential, objective investigations and advise managers on coaching, corrective action, and documentation.
Develop employee-relations, engagement, and culture initiatives, and use turnover data to identify retention improvements.
Coordinate with supervisors and managers to ensure timely completion of employee performance assessments; compile assessment data and report trends and opportunities.
Support administration of medical health insurance, open enrollment, and employee benefits questions.
Support and manage FMLA and other leave requests and coordinate accommodations in compliance with applicable laws and company policy.
Calculate and process employee payroll hours accurately; maintain payroll and personnel records; keep HRIS data accurate; and respond promptly to payroll inquiries.
Create, plan, and execute internal events, training sessions, and workshops to support company culture and professional growth.
Identify training needs and help develop skill-building opportunities that strengthen workforce capability and company performance.
Support the plant safety program and compliance with OSHA and state and local safety regulations, including injury and illness recordkeeping, reporting, and postings.
Track safety metrics, including incident rates, near misses, and training completion, and report trends and recommendations to management.
Perform general office duties as assigned.
Travel between company locations as needed.