TITLE: Bilingual HR Manager

LOCATION: Des Moines, WA

PAY: $85K - $95K+

TYPE: Temp to Hire/Permanent

BENEFITS: Medical insurance, 401K, sick leave, and employee assistance program. Depending on your package selection, Averro offers PTO, paid holidays, dental/vision, pet, and legal insurance.

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

We are seeking a bilingual HR Manager for a food manufacturing company. This role will support a wide range of HR functions including employee relations, recruitment, payroll, and compliance. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to further their career in a manufacturing environment!

• Support the recruitment process by screening resumes, scheduling interviews, and coordinating with hiring managers to ensure smooth candidate selection.
• Prepare and organize onboarding materials for new hires, assist with orientation sessions, and ensure that all necessary paperwork is completed (e.g., employment contracts, tax forms, benefits enrollment).
• Serve as the first point of contact for employee questions regarding HR policies, payroll, and company procedures.
• Handle sensitive employee information with discretion and ensure compliance with data protection laws and company confidentiality policies.
• Assist with the processing of payroll by collecting and verifying timekeeping data, ensuring accuracy of overtime, leave, and attendance records.
• Help coordinate employee training programs, workshops, and compliance sessions, ensuring employees meet required certifications and qualifications.
• Support HR Manager in preparing for internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with labor laws and industry regulations (e.g., OSHA, FMLA, ADA).

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate's degree in human resources, business administration, related field or relevant work experience.
• 2+ years of experience in HR administration, preferably within food manufacturing or a similar industry.
• Ability to speak Spanish at a conversational level
• Experience handling confidential employee information and supporting HR functions in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to interact effectively with employees at all levels.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and HR software or databases (e.g., ADP, Workday, or other HRIS systems).

WHY AVERRO?

Averro is a Veteran-Owned organization dedicated to delivering innovative talent solutions, business consulting, and technology services that propel businesses and careers forward. We live by our ethos: Be Curious | Build Trust | Empower Each Other. These values show in our commitment to client satisfaction, timely support, and unmatched consultant care. Our Aim – Your Ascent.

Averro is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal obligations. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.