Position Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Bilingual HR Manager to lead our efforts in employment relations and talent acquisition. The ideal candidate will be fluent in Spanish and English, with proven expertise in fostering positive workplace relationships, managing complex employee relations matters, and developing strategies to attract and retain top talent.
Key Responsibilities
Employment Relations:
- Act as the primary point of contact for employee relations matters, ensuring compliance with labor laws and company policies.
- Investigate and resolve workplace conflicts, grievances, and complaints in a fair and timely manner.
- Develop and implement programs to promote employee engagement, satisfaction, and retention.
- Advise managers and leaders on best practices for performance management, disciplinary actions, and conflict resolution.
- Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal employment laws and regulations.
Talent Acquisition:
- Develop and execute effective recruitment strategies to attract top-tier candidates for various roles.
- Oversee the full-cycle recruitment process, including job postings, interviews, selection, and onboarding.
- Partner with department heads to understand workforce needs and create tailored hiring plans.
- Build and maintain relationships with recruitment agencies, job boards, and community organizations.
- Enhance employer branding and ensure a positive candidate experience.
HR Strategy and Leadership:
- Collaborate with senior leadership to align HR initiatives with organizational goals.
- Develop and deliver training programs for managers and employees on employment relations and talent acquisition processes.
- Maintain and update HR policies and procedures to reflect organizational and regulatory changes.
- Monitor HR metrics, such as turnover rates and time-to-hire, and recommend improvements.
Language & Cultural Expertise:
- Utilize bilingual skills to effectively communicate with a diverse workforce, ensuring all HR processes are inclusive and accessible.
- Provide translation services for HR-related documents and communications as needed.
Qualifications
Required:
- Language Skills:
- Fluency in English and [Insert Second Language].
- Experience:
- 5+ years of progressive HR experience with a focus on employment relations and talent acquisition.
- Demonstrated experience managing employee relations investigations and resolving conflicts.
- Education:
- Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
- HR certification such as SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, or PHR is preferred.
- Skills:
- Strong knowledge of employment laws and regulations.
- Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills.
- Proficiency in HR software and applicant tracking systems (ATS).
Preferred:
- Experience working in a bilingual or multicultural environment.
- Knowledge of workforce planning and diversity hiring initiatives.