Bilingual HR Manager

Human Resources Manager (Bilingual Spanish/English)

Location: Hopkins, MN (Onsite)

Employment Type: 6 Months Contract to Hire

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM (occasional schedule flexibility required to support multiple shifts)

Pay Rate: $48.08-$57.70/hour

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and bilingual Human Resources Manager to lead all HR functions for a growing manufacturing organization with approximately 125 employees. This highly visible role serves as the primary HR resource for the entire facility and is a key member of the leadership team.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on HR professional who thrives in a dynamic manufacturing environment, enjoys building strong relationships across all levels of the organization, and is comfortable managing a broad range of HR responsibilities independently. This position offers the opportunity to make a direct impact on company culture, employee engagement, workforce development, and overall business performance.

Fluency in both English and Spanish is required, as approximately half of the workforce is Spanish-speaking.

Key Responsibilities

Human Resources Leadership

• Serve as the sole HR leader and trusted advisor for employees, supervisors, managers, and executive leadership.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve HR policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Participate in leadership meetings and provide strategic guidance on workforce planning and organizational initiatives.
• Drive employee engagement, retention, succession planning, and workforce development strategies.
• Act as a visible presence throughout the facility, supporting employees across all shifts.

Employee Relations & Performance Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee relations issues, workplace concerns, and conflict resolution.
• Conduct investigations and provide guidance regarding disciplinary actions, corrective actions, and policy interpretation.
• Coach supervisors and managers on performance management, employee development, and leadership effectiveness.
• Lead and administer the annual performance review process.
• Foster a positive workplace culture that promotes accountability, communication, and employee satisfaction.

Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

• Partner with department leaders to identify staffing needs and develop recruiting strategies.
• Manage full-cycle recruitment efforts for production, maintenance, quality, shipping, and other operational positions.
• Oversee approximately 40-50 hires annually.
• Coordinate candidate sourcing, interviewing, offer management, and onboarding activities.
• Improve recruitment processes and support hiring managers throughout the hiring lifecycle.
• Lead new hire orientation and onboarding programs to ensure successful employee integration.

Payroll, Benefits & HR Administration

• Process and administer bi-weekly payroll using Paylocity.
• Manage employee benefits programs, including enrollments, employee education, open enrollment activities, and vendor coordination.
• Serve as the primary liaison with benefit providers, brokers, and external HR partners.
• Maintain accurate personnel records and HR documentation.
• Ensure confidentiality and integrity of employee information.
• Generate HR reports and maintain required compliance records.

Learning & Development

• Identify training needs and coordinate employee and leadership development initiatives.
• Track and maintain required certifications, compliance training, and internal development programs.
• Support career growth opportunities and succession planning efforts.
• Develop programs that enhance employee skills and organizational effectiveness.

Safety, Compliance & Risk Management

• Administer workers' compensation programs, claims management, and return-to-work processes.
• Support employee leave programs, including FMLA and other applicable leave policies.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, labor laws, and HR-related regulatory requirements.
• Maintain required HR compliance reporting and documentation.
• Partner with leadership to support workplace safety initiatives and risk reduction efforts.

Required Qualifications

• Fluent in both English and Spanish (written and verbal).
• 5+ years of progressive Human Resources experience in an HR Generalist, HR Manager, or similar role.
• Experience managing multiple HR functions, including: Recruiting, Employee Relations, Payroll, Benefits Administration, Compliance, Performance Management.
• Ability to work independently as the primary HR resource for a 125+ employee workforce.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and conflict resolution skills.
• Knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting manufacturing, industrial, or production environments.
• Experience working within a small-to-mid-sized organization where broad HR ownership is required.
• Experience administering bi-weekly payroll.
• Workers' compensation and leave administration experience.
• Experience supporting hourly employees and multi-shift operations.
• Experience with HRIS platforms, preferably Paylocity.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience developing employee training and leadership development programs.

Work Environment

• Fully onsite position located in Hopkins, MN.
• Supports employees across 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts.
• Regular interaction with production, maintenance, quality, shipping, and leadership teams.
• Fast-paced manufacturing environment requiring both strategic thinking and hands-on HR execution.

What Makes This Opportunity Unique?

• Opportunity to own the entire HR function for a well-established manufacturing organization.
• Direct partnership with executive leadership and department managers.
• Significant autonomy and influence in shaping HR strategy and employee experience.
• Excellent next-step opportunity for a Senior HR Generalist ready to transition into a standalone HR Manager position.
• Succession opportunity supporting the transition from a long-tenured HR leader's upcoming retirement.