• Bilingual Spanish HR Generalist

    Robert Half Office Team (San Diego, CA)


    Description

    Overview

     

    We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Bilingual Spanish HR Generalist to support a dynamic construction organization with a diverse, field-based workforce. This role will manage a wide range of HR functions, partnering closely with leadership, supervisors, and employees across multiple job sites. The ideal candidate is bilingual in Spanish and English, highly organized, and comfortable navigating compliance, employee relations, and day-to-day HR operations in a fast-paced environment.

    Key Responsibilities

    + Serve as a primary HR partner for employees and managers, providing guidance in both English and Spanish

    + Manage full-cycle onboarding and offboarding, including orientations, I-9/E-Verify, and employee documentation

    + Support recruitment efforts, including job postings, screening, interviews, and offer coordination

    + Administer employee relations matters, including investigations, performance documentation, and corrective actions

    + Support payroll and timekeeping processes; partner with finance/payroll to resolve discrepancies

    + Administer benefits programs and serve as a resource for employee questions and open enrollment

    + Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and company policies

    + Maintain HRIS data, personnel files, and reporting

    + Track training, certifications, safety requirements, and compliance documentation

    + Support workers’ compensation, leave administration, and return-to-work processes

    + Assist with HR projects, policy updates, and process improvements

    Requirements

    Qualifications

    + Bilingual in Spanish and English (verbal and written) required

    + 3+ years of HR Generalist experience

    + Prior experience in construction, manufacturing, or a field-based/hourly workforce environment strongly preferred

    + Working knowledge of employment laws, wage and hour compliance, and HR best practices

    + Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills

    + Proficiency in Microsoft Office; HRIS and timekeeping system experience required

    + Ability to handle sensitive employee matters with professionalism and discretion

     

    Preferred Skills & Experience

     

    + Experience supporting multi-site or job-site-based employees

    + Familiarity with workers’ compensation, safety training, and leave administration

    + HR certification (PHR, SHRM-CP) a plus

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