English/Spanish Bilingual HR Specialist (34691)

An international manufacturer of automotive interior components is seeking a motivated English/Spanish Bilingual HR Specialist to join their facility in the Memphis, TN area. The ideal candidate is capable of speaking English and Spanish at a professional level and will have at least 5 years of experience with conflict resolution and internal investigations, and is familiar with FMLA Law, Employee Relations, and matters of Reasonable Accommodation. This is a direct-hire, on-site position, and offers a competitive salary with an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, and 401(k) matching.

English/Spanish Bilingual HR Specialist Responsibilities:

• Adherence to company compliance policies, guidelines, and procedures
• Take leadership on conducting workplace investigations into matters of discipline/grievances and provide recommendations on prescriptive actions
• Participate in regular Gemba walks to assess workplace performance, productivity levels, and opportunities for improvement
• Lead conflict resolution efforts, including mediation in workplace disputes, corrective actions, etc.
• General Human Resources duties including training, coaching, terminations, exit interviews, etc.
• Aid in the negotiations of service contracts
• Manage employee benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, and other benefits
• Maintain and update employee records in company databases and reporting when required
• Assist with new hire orientation for full-time employees and provide orientations
• Supervise workers' compensation claims and ensure compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) reporting requirements
• Assist in planning and coordination of social activities
• Utilize HRIS system to track and update all associate information as needed
• Other duties as needed

English/Spanish Bilingual HR Specialist Qualifications:

• Business-level English/Spanish bilingual speaking ability is required
• Minimum four years’ experience with Human Resources duties, focused on conflict resolution, workplace investigations, employee relations
• Four-year Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or other relevant field, or combination of two-year degree with comparable work experience
• Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbally, in a multicultural work environment
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize tasks, and adapt well to pressure
• HR Certifications in PHR or SPHR preferred
• Positive attitude with a strong attention to detail
• This position is in a manufacturing/office work environment. While performing the duties of this job you may be required to intermittently sit, stand, walk, lift up to 25 pounds, lift in excess of 25 pounds with a lift assist, climb stairs, use hands to handle or feel parts/equipment, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend at the waist, talk, and hear. You may also be required to use close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and peripheral vision.

Direct applicants only.

We do not accept any resumes from any third-party organizations or other recruiters.

Activ8Recruitment & Solutions/Renaissance Resources Inc. has been one of the leading recruiting firms in North America when it comes to working with Japanese Businesses for more than 20 years. Our services are based on the needs of our clients, and we connect them with qualified candidates in the Automotive, Electronics, Food, Logistics, Manufacturing and Oil & Gas industries. We like to take the approach of working one on one with each of You to ensure that we have the best understanding of your background and what it is you are looking for in a career.

We screen ALL Candidates to verify the validity of each applicant with criminal background / Social Security verification. Upon submitting your resume, we will contact only those candidates that we deem qualified for our client. If we do not contact you, we do not see the fit for the position. If we are unable to reach you in a reasonable time frame, you will be eliminated from the pool of potential candidates.