Human Resources Generalist Bilingual (English/Spanish)
About The Position
Royal Apparel is a family owned manufacturing company located in Hauppauge, NY. We are an industry leader of Made in USA, Organic & Sustainable apparel. We are proud to make our garments out of Fibers that are Eco-Friendly, Green and help the Earth! We are seeking a Bilingual Human Resources Generalist (English/Spanish) to support our growing apparel manufacturing operation in Hauppauge, NY. This role will manage day-to-day HR functions and serve as a key point of contact for both hourly production employees and management. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience in a manufacturing or production environment and is comfortable working with a Spanish-speaking workforce.
Requirements
- Bilingual required: Fluent in English and Spanish (spoken and written)
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 2+ years of experience as an HR Generalist or similar role
- Experience supporting a manufacturing, apparel, or production workforce strongly preferred
- Knowledge of HR best practices, employee relations, and employment law
- Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion
Nice To Haves
- HR certification (SHRM-CP, PHR)
- Experience working with hourly production employees
- Familiarity with payroll systems, HRIS, and timekeeping software
- Experience in apparel, garment, or light manufacturing environments
Responsibilities
- Serve as an HR partner to employees and supervisors in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Provide HR support to hourly and salaried employees, including employee relations and policy interpretation
- Conduct onboarding, orientation, and training in English and Spanish
- Support full-cycle recruitment: job postings, screening, interviews, hiring, and onboarding
- Maintain employee records, personnel files, and HRIS data accurately
- Administer benefits enrollment, leave of absence, and employee programs
- Assist with payroll coordination, time & attendance, and wage compliance
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws (including NY labor laws)
- Handle employee relations issues, investigations, and disciplinary processes
- Assist with safety programs and HR compliance audits
- Perform additional HR administrative and project-based duties as needed
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off and holidays
- Retirement plan
- Opportunity for growth in a stable manufacturing company
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
