HR Generalist - Bilingual; Spanish Job Carlsbad area,New Mexico USA,HR/Recruitment

Position: HR Generalist - Bilingual (Spanish)

Job Description

Job summary:

We’re looking for a proactive and detail-oriented HR Generalist to support our growing team. This role will be responsible for executing day-to-day HR functions across recruitment, onboarding, benefits administration, workers compensation, compliance, and employee relations. The ideal candidate is a people-first problem solver, with a sense of urgency, who can balance strategic thinking with operational excellence.

Key responsibilities:

Oversee full-cycle recruitment processes, including posting jobs, screening candidates, and coordinating interviews
Lead onboarding and offboarding efforts to ensure smooth employee experience
Maintain accurate employee records in our HRIS and ensure data confidentiality
Support payroll and benefits administration, including open enrollment and vendor coordination
Provide guidance to employees on company policies, procedures, and HR-related inquiries
Monitor compliance with employment laws and internal policies, updating handbooks as needed, and be audit ready
Coordinate employee engagement and recognition initiatives
Assist with performance management processes, including reviews and improvement plans
Prepare and deliver HR reports and analytics to Head of People OperationsHR Generalist

Key responsibilities:

Oversee full-cycle recruitment processes, including posting jobs, screening candidates, and coordinating interviews
Lead onboarding and offboarding efforts to ensure smooth employee experience
Maintain accurate employee records in our HRIS and ensure data confidentiality
Support payroll and benefits administration, including open enrollment and vendor coordination
Provide guidance to employees on company policies, procedures, and HR-related inquiries
Monitor compliance with employment laws and internal policies, updating handbooks as needed, and be audit ready
Coordinate employee engagement and recognition initiatives
Assist with performance management processes, including reviews and improvement plans
Prepare and deliver HR reports and analytics to Head of People Operations

Skills and Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, or a related field

Bilingual English and Spanish
2-4 years of experience in a generalist or similar HR role
2-4 years of experience minimum in fast paced life sciences or manufacturing background
Working knowledge of labor laws and HR best practices
Proficiency with Payroll and/or HRIS platforms
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion
SHRM-CP or PHR certification
Familiarity with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and employee engagement tools
SHRM-CP or PHR certification
Experience in fast-paced, life science and/or manufacturing environment
Familiarity with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and employee engagement tools

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.

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