Bilingual Human Resources Generalist

Description POSITION SUMMARY

The HR Generalist – Payroll, Recruitment & Benefits Support serves as a key operational resource within the Human Resources & Compliance Department, providing hands-on support across multiple HR functions with a primary concentration in payroll administration, recruitment activities, and employee benefits support. This role is designed to provide the department with greater flexibility, continuity, and operational capacity by supporting critical HR processes that require accuracy, responsiveness, confidentiality, and consistent follow-through.

The position plays an important role in supporting the day-to-day execution of payroll-related activities, including reviewing employee information, assisting with timekeeping and payroll discrepancies, following up on missing or incomplete documentation, responding to routine employee inquiries, and helping ensure payroll information is accurate and submitted within established deadlines. Because payroll is a highly time-sensitive function, the HR Generalist is expected to demonstrate a strong sense of urgency, attention to detail, and accountability while working closely with the Payroll Specialist and other stakeholders involved in the payroll process.

In recruitment, the HR Generalist provides ongoing support to help the organization maintain appropriate staffing levels and a strong candidate pipeline. Responsibilities may include candidate outreach, resume and application review, pre-screening, interview coordination, candidate follow-up, recruitment events, maintenance of applicant records, and other activities that support an organized and efficient hiring process. The position may be called upon to provide additional recruitment support during periods of high-volume hiring or when staffing needs require increased HR involvement.

The HR Generalist also provides support with employee benefits administration, particularly during Open Enrollment and other high-volume benefits periods . This may include assisting with employee communications, enrollment coordination, benefits documentation, employee questions, follow-up on incomplete enrollment actions, and collaboration with internal HR team members and external benefits partners. The position is expected to provide clear and professional employee support while recognizing when benefits-related questions or concerns require escalation to the appropriate subject matter expert.

• Partner closely with the Payroll Specialist in the preparation and processing of weekly and/or biweekly payroll activities.
  • Support with employee timecards, time entries, punches, paid time off requests, and other payroll-related information for accuracy and completeness.
  • Assist with identifying and researching payroll discrepancies before payroll is finalized.
  • Support the Payroll Specialist with follow up with supervisors, managers, General Managers, Assistant General Managers, and other appropriate personnel regarding missing or inaccurate payroll information.
  • Assist with payroll adjustments, corrections, retroactive payments, and other payroll-related transactions as directed.
  • Support the review and validation of payroll reports before and after payroll processing.
  • Assist with maintaining accurate payroll records and supporting documentation.
  • Respond to routine employee payroll inquiries and escalating complex matters to the Payroll Specialist or appropriate HR leadership.
  • Assist with auditing payroll-related information to identify trends, recurring errors, or opportunities for process improvement.
  • Maintain strict confidentiality regarding employee compensation, payroll, and other sensitive information.
  • Provide backup payroll support during absences, peak processing periods, and other operational needs.
  • Assist with payroll year closing

• Partner with the Recruitment Specialist to support the organization's ongoing recruitment and staffing initiatives.
  • Assist with posting open positions on approved recruitment platforms.
  • Review applications and resumes based on established job qualifications.
  • Conduct initial candidate screening and pre-screening activities as assigned.
  • Contact candidates to coordinate interviews, recruitment events, hiring appointments, and follow-up activities.
  • Assist with recruitment outreach initiatives, job fairs, hiring events, and community recruitment activities.
  • Maintain accurate candidate information and recruitment records.
  • Assist in tracking candidates throughout the recruitment and pre-employment process.
  • Communicate professionally and consistently with candidates regarding their application status and next steps.
  • Coordinate with Hiring Managers and HR team members regarding recruitment priorities and staffing needs.
  • Assist with preparing recruitment reports and monitoring recruitment metrics such as applications, interviews, offers, hiring activity, and open positions.
  • Support high-volume recruitment initiatives for Drivers,…