KNAPP North America

Human Resources Generalist, English – Spanish

KNAPP North America

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Kennesaw • California • Illinois • United States

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About the role

  • Assist with the recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and assimilation of expatriate employees from Mexico and other Spanish speaking countries, including coordination with internal stakeholders and external partners as needed.
  • Act as a resource to expatriates from Spanish speaking countries in terms of assimilating into the US, including but not limited to support in receiving SSN, housing, setting up bank accounts and utilities and other services.
  • Provide Human Resources support for Spanish speaking expatriate employees, including guidance on company policies, employment practices, and cultural integration.
  • Assist with and support Human Resources investigations and employee relations matters involving expatriate employees from Mexico, escalating to Corporate HR or Legal as appropriate.
  • Act as a trusted advisor to employees and leaders, addressing concerns, resolving conflicts, and conducting investigations as needed. Escalates to Corporate HR Generalist as needed.
  • Ensure adherence to federal, provincial, and local employment laws, as well as company policies and procedures.
  • Work with other functions to research and resolve payroll issues, assist with benefits questions, and administer leaves of absence and worker’s compensation claims for Spanish speaking population.
  • Promote a positive workplace culture through employee engagement initiatives, recognition programs, and feedback mechanisms aimed at Spanish speaking population.
  • Travel to sites to assist onboarding new employees.
  • Lead orientation and support other departments’ activities related to onboarding/orientation for Spanish speaking population.
  • Support leaders through performance review processes, coaching, and corrective action procedures in regards Spanish speaking population.
  • Help coordinate training sessions on HR policies, compliance, and leadership development for Spanish speaking population.
  • Assist with employee meetings, town halls, tool talks, etc. Ensure communications from Corporate are being shared effectively with onsite employees for Spanish speaking population.
  • Maintain accurate employee records, process HR transactions, and support HRIS data integrity.
  • Assist with timecard and point system management.
  • Assist leadership with onsite induction trainings.
  • Partner with Total Rewards to support employee wellness initiatives.
  • Assist Leadership and corporate HR team with offboarding procedures; including but not limited to termination conversations, exit interviews and equipment collection.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field or equivalent mix of education and experience
  • 3+ years of HR generalist experience, preferably in a distribution, logistics, or manufacturing environment
  • Knowledge of US and State employment laws and HR best practices
  • Native experience living and working in Latin America preferably Mexico
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
  • Ability to present to and influence leadership
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HRIS systems (e.g., ADP, SAP, etc.)
  • Professional HR certification preferred
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) required
  • Resident of the US for at least 3 years
  • Experience supporting hourly workforce in a 24/7 operation.
Benefits
  • 2 remote days per week when in office
  • Half day Fridays when in office
  • A beautiful new, state-of-the-art, office complex in Kennesaw, GA
  • Industry competitive compensation
  • Great benefits with better than average employer contributions, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short & Long Term Disability and more!
  • 401k with a very generous employer match and no vesting!
  • Paid Vacation & Holidays
  • Profit Sharing
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Subsidized Daycare
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Pet Insurance
  • Subsidized food delivery
  • Monthly celebrations
  • Quarterly employee events
  • Corporate Social Responsibility including recycling, sustainability and volunteering
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
HR generalist experienceknowledge of US employment lawsknowledge of state employment lawsHR best practicesemployee relationsonboardingperformance review processestraining coordinationHRIS data integritytimecard management
Soft Skills
interpersonal skillscommunication skillsproblem-solving skillsindependent workpresentation skillsinfluencing leadershipconflict resolutioncultural integrationemployee engagementtrust advisor
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in Human ResourcesBachelor's degree in Business AdministrationProfessional HR certificationbilingual (English/Spanish)