We are offering a long term contract employment opportunity for a Bilingual (Spanish) HR Specialist in Santa Maria, California. The role is situated within a fast-paced environment and involves a wide array of HR functions including recruitment, onboarding, HR projects, and administrative support.
Responsibilities:
Assist in recruitment activities by managing social media platforms, placing job ads, and conducting background and reference checks.
Oversee new employee onboarding process to ensure smooth transition and integration into the organization.
Maintain and update employee data in HR information systems accurately and timely.
Coordinate and provide logistical support for HR events and training sessions across different departments.
Contribute to various HR projects, including annual benefits enrollment, performance management, auditing, and training initiatives.
Provide administrative support to the HR team, including writing and distributing employee communications related to company events, wellness challenges, and employee perks and benefits.
Act as a backup for various HR functions as needed.
Create ad hoc reports, manage training enrollment, and maintain distribution lists.
Assist with user management for all HR systems, including troubleshooting for users when necessary.
Manage the HR ticket queue input and create detailed analysis for HR reporting and research.
Any other duties as assigned
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field preferred plus at least 3 years experience in HR admin
Strong understanding of Excel
Experience in onboarding
Recruiting experience
Understanding of benefit functions
Excellent communication skills
Compliance knowledge and experience
Fluency in Spanish Language