Bilingual People Operations Generalist

Bento Nouveau Inc is hiring a Bilingual People Operations Generalist to support full-cycle People Operations for employees and managers in Chicago.

• Support full-cycle recruitment
  : job postings, candidate screening, interview coordination, and hiring logistics
• Facilitate new hire onboarding and orientation
  ; manage I-9 compliance and oversee offboarding, including exit interviews and separation processing
• Handle employee concern intake and resolution
  ; conduct internal investigations and partner with the People Operations Manager on guidance for conflict resolution and next steps
• Ensure employment law compliance across federal, state (including Chicago), and local requirements
• Assist with employee benefits
  : enrollments, changes, and timely responses to employee inquiries
• Support performance review cycles by helping managers with documentation and performance improvement plan administration
• Coordinate and track required compliance and professional development training to ensure completion and effectiveness
• Partner with staffing agencies to maintain alignment on company policies, onboarding standards, and training compliance
• Collaborate with corporate teams to maintain HR systems
  , ensure data accuracy, and produce reports for business needs
• Communicate, interpret, and consistently enforce company policies and procedures across the organization
• Administer employee leave programs and support compliance with applicable laws (including FMLA
  , ADA
  , and state-specific leave requirements)
• Support workplace safety initiatives, partner with operations on safety programs, and assist with workers’ compensation case management and tracking
• May travel as needed to support People Operations initiatives at other locations, including out-of-state sites

• 2-5 years of Human Resources, administrative, recruiting, or employee support experience
• Knowledge of state and federal labor laws strongly preferred
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining confidentiality
• Spanish proficiency required (ability to speak and write)
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field preferred

• USD 65,000 - 70,000 per year

• Comprehensive compensation package with a bonus plan
• Group health benefits

• Chicago Food Factory
  : 2136 South Peoria Street, Chicago, IL 60608
• Schedule
  :
  Monday to Friday
• Work mode
  :
  Onsite

• Office and food manufacturing environment based on business needs
• Walking the production floor and interacting with an hourly workforce required

• Power of Collaboration
  : “Own it”, “Care about it”, “Make it exceptional”, “Win together”
• Ignite Your Potential
  : training and opportunities for career advancement
• Champion Diversity and Inclusion
  : employment equity, diversity, and inclusion through an Affinity Committee
• Lead the Sustainability Revolution
  : ESG-driven work through a Sustainability Committee

• Previous experience as a Human Resources Coordinator
• Previous experience as a People Operations Coordinator
• Previous experience as a People Operations Specialist
• Previous experience as a Human Resources Generalist
• Previous experience as a HR Generalist
• Previous experience as a People and Culture Generalist
• Previous experience as an Employee Experience Specialist
• Previous experience as a People and Culture Advisor
• Previous experience as an HR Operations Specialist