What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bilingual HR Generalist position at Seaway Plastics?
About Us
Seaway Plastics Engineering is a leading contract manufacturer specializing in low to mid-volume plastic injection molding for industries such as medical device, aerospace, defense, and consumer products. With facilities across multiple locations, we take pride in delivering high-quality, precision-molded components to our clients.
Job Summary
We are seeking a bilingual (Spanish/English) HR Generalist who is passionate about helping employees, energetic, and outgoing. The ideal candidate has a Win Together attitude, a strong work ethic, and a deep commitment to teamwork. This individual will thrive in a small, close-knit team and contribute to a positive and engaging workplace culture.
They must have a solid background in employee recruiting, experience with safety and worker's compensation investigations, and the confidence to have difficult conversations with team members when necessary. In this role, you will work independent and in collaborative teams on departmental initiatives; you must be able to work independently on assigned initiatives with minimal oversight, taking ownership to develop workflows and strategies to accomplish objectives within the defined scope and deadline.
Key Accountabilities:
Employee processes, procedures, and handbook
Hourly employee recruiting
Safety administration
Training administration
Key Responsibilities:
Conducts recruitment effort for hourly staffing needs; counseling managers on candidate selection; administer new employee orientation training; recommend any process improvement changes to Director of OD
Ensures employee relations results by working with managers to coach and discipline employees; hearing and resolving employee grievances; counseling employees and manager
Ensures legal compliance by monitoring and implementing applicable Federal and State employment laws, occupational safety and health regulations, and monitors regulatory changes as they occur
Updates and maintains accurate HR, OSHA/Safety, and Training physical and electronic records
Maintain employee confidence and protect HR and Payroll operations by keeping information confidential
Provide employees with information about policies, working conditions, wages and benefits
Develop and administer special projects in areas of employee activities and awards
Develop and administer Safety programs, policies and processes, and training documents and materials
Periodically review safety rules and standards with employees to confirm that the company is meeting its goals/objectives
Perform accident investigations, analyze injury trends and coordinate corrective actions; manage and process Incident/Injury Reports/Work Comp
Assist Director of OD with identifying core competencies within job descriptions and assessing employee training needs; facilitate learning through a variety of delivery methods and develop training aids such as manuals and handbooks; review all training programs for appropriate content, flow, and structure
Act as the backup for front desk support
Qualities For Success:
Demonstrates Seaway Plastics Core Values
We are customer focused
We execute
We win together
We are respectful
Bachelor's degree, or combination of education and experience
2-3 yrs experience recruiting full time hourly and temporary employees
2-3 yrs supporting an HR department
Knowledge of safety protocols and procedures; OSHA and state safety regulations
Flexibility to work individually and in collaborative environments; coordinating with employees, supervisors and management; ability to successfully interact with a variety of personalities
Knowledge and experience in the implementation of HR practices and procedures
Ability to think creatively and outside-the-box; continuously looking to improve processes and challenging status-quo
Proficient use of MS Office Suites, email, internet
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Excellent planning and organization skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and achieve deadlines; strategizing and implementing multiple tasks simultaneously.
Excellent attention to detail.
Develop relationships with providers and vendors
Nurturing staff through the encouragement of growth and development
Maintains a confident attitude; adapting to situations with patience and understanding
Avid learner; keeps up-to-date on industry trends
Limited physical effort, able to carry at least 25lbs
Duties are usually performed seated. Must be able to sit and type for long periods; bending, reaching, pushing, pulling.
Travel to other worksites: up to 15% (Must have a personal vehicle with valid driver license)
Compensation and Benefits
Base salary $55,000-$65,000
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match up to 4%
80hrs PTO 40hrs Sick Time
Salary : $55,000 - $65,000