Position: HR Coordinator
Location: Newburyport, MA
Contract: 3+ months
Pay: $25-29/hr
Our client looking for a Bilingual Human Resources Coordinator (Spanish) to support daily HR operations and foster an employee-centered workplace. This role is integral to managing HR processes, overseeing hourly recruitment, and ensuring compliance with employment regulations.
This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and enjoys balancing both administrative and strategic HR responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage full-cycle recruiting for hourly positions, including job postings, screening, interviews, onboarding, and orientation
- Serve as the first point of contact for employee inquiries, providing support in both English and Spanish
- Maintain accurate employee records and ensure proper data entry in HRIS, payroll, and timekeeping systems
- Assist in HR programs such as benefits enrollment, training, engagement surveys, audits, and internal communication initiatives
- Prepare and manage documentation related to new hires, terminations, and employee status changes
- Ensure all HR policies and procedures comply with federal, state, and local regulations
- Coordinate with staffing agencies to meet temporary labor demands
- Handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field (preferred)
- 3+ years of experience in an HR generalist or support role, preferably within a manufacturing or production setting
- Bilingual in English and Spanish (verbal and written)
- Familiarity with HRIS systems (experience with UKG/Ultipro is a plus)
- Experience working in a unionized environment is a bonus
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of problem-solving
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic workplace