Bilingual/Spanish Human Resources Generalist (Waukegan, IL) - Military Veterans

Job Summary
THIS IS AN ONSITE ROLE MON - FRI 8am-5pm

Under general supervision, the Human Resources Generalist provides guidance and solutions on human resources operational issues. This individual partners with management to facilitate the delivery of Human Resources services. In addition, the Generalist ensures the organization's current Human Resources requirements are met and the HR strategy is implemented effectively. The Human Resources Generalist also serves as contact for employees and answers questions regarding Human Resources policies and procedures.

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Develop positive employee relations initiatives. Coach employees and managers on correct interpretation and administration of Company Human Resources policy. Assist management in maintaining positive employee relations.
  
• Assess the internal employee climate, counsel with managers to identify and implement actions that improve or maintain a positive employee relations environment.
  
• Partner with HR management when conducting local level investigations and resolving team member issues. Conduct exit interviews and provide feedback to management. Represent the company, when needed, at unemployment hearings.
  
• Liaison between Talent Acquisition and management in the recruitment and selection of candidates.
  
• Work with local managers to determine training needs. Compile data and analyze past and current year training requirements. Recommend training programs and utilization to support employee and management development.
  
• Ensure effective new employee on-boarding process.
  
• Ensure internal consistency and worth in administering job evaluations and compensation programs. Facilitate organization development and job evaluation processes. Assist local managers with salary and wage administration to ensure pay consistency and equity.
  
• Ensure HR operation is operating in accordance with federal, state, and local employment requirements, e.g., Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Title VII, etc.
  
• Support affirmative action programs. Audit and maintain current work authorizations.
  
• Support the leave of absence process in partnership with corporate Leave of Absence team and management to include team member accommodations, communication, etc.
  
• Assist managers with administration of Worker's Compensation policies and procedures. Take lead role in ensuring that employees are returned to work as soon as possible.
  

Required Experience:

Education

• Bachelor's degree.
  

Work Experience

• At least 2 years of Human Resources Generalist experience demonstrating knowledge of Human Resources practices, legal rules and regulations.
  
• Experience applying knowledge of state employment laws to assess compliance issues.
  
• Experience establishing & maintaining relationships with individuals at all levels of the organization.
  
• Experience using time management skills such as prioritizing/organizing and tracking details and meeting deadlines of multiple projects with varying completion dates.
  
• Position may require travel up to 25% of the time for business purposes (within state and out of state).
  

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Fluency in Spanish (read/write/speak)
  

Preferred Qualifications

• PHR or SPHR.
  

Medline Industries, LP, and its subsidiaries, offer a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.

The anticipated salary range for this position:
$73,840.00 - $107,120.00 Annual

The actual salary will vary based on applicant's location, education, experience, skills, and abilities. This role is bonus and/or incentive eligible. Medline will not pay less than the applicable minimum wage or salary threshold.

Our benefit package includes health insurance, life and disability, 401(k) contributions, paid time off, etc., for employees working 30 or more hours per week on average. For a more comprehensive list of our benefits please click here . For roles where employees work less than 30 hours per week, benefits include 401(k) contributions as well as access to the Employee Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups and the Employee Service Corp.

Every day, we're focused on building a more diverse and inclusive company, one that recognizes, values and respects the differences we all bring to the workplace. From doing what's right to delivering business results, together, we're better. Explore our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion page here .

Medline Industries, LP is an equal opportunity employer. Medline evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.