Bilingual Human Resources Specialist

Job Summary

We’re looking for a full-time, staff Bilingual Human Resources Specialist to join our Day & Zimmermann team located in Yankton, SD. The HR Specialist will support day-to-day human resources operations for DZ Plants' employees and contingent workforce. This role is critical in ensuring smooth onboarding (NHO), offboarding, policy compliance, recordkeeping, employee relations, data reporting, and process improvements. This role requires a fully bilingual individual (Spanish and English) who is detail-oriented, proactive, and capable of managing multiple HR responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.

As the Bilingual Human Resources Specialist, here’s the work you’ll do:

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee and organizational data in HRIS or related systems; generate routine and ad hoc reports (e.g. headcount, terminations, metrics). Manage and respond to routine correspondence, inquiries, and requests from employees and line managers (in both languages).
• Support core HR transactions including hiring, new hire orientation (NHO), compensation changes, benefits enrollment, leaves of absence, transfers, promotions, and terminations.
• Provide baseline employee relations support: assist in intake and resolution of lowrisk complaints or issues, conduct preliminary investigations, maintain confidentiality, and escalate when necessary.
• Deliver training or technical support on relevant HR processes, systems, and compliance topics to managers and employees. Execute and continuously improve the onboarding and offboarding processes, ensuring consistent, compliant, and welcoming experience.
• Contribute to corporate HR initiatives and projects; may lead or coordinate HR projects for the local business unit as assigned. Create, maintain, and document Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), process workflows, and job aids related to HR functions in Spanish & English.

This role is for you if you have these skills:

• Strong interpersonal skills, confidentiality, and professionalism.
• Excellent organization, follow-through, and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to shifting demands.
• Experience with onboarding, offboarding, and HR compliance.
• Knowledge of employment laws, leave administration, and benefits fundamentals.
• Experience working in a manufacturing or plant environment.
• Fluent in English and Spanish, including spoken and written language.

And if you have these qualifications:

• Associate’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or Human Resources Management preferred.
• 2+ years of relevant HR experience required.
• 4+ years of professional experience preferred.
• Proficiency with HRIS systems, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), and data management.
• Great attitude and team player.
• Successful completion of background and drug screening process.

Essential Functions

To ensure a safe work environment while meeting the physical demands of the job, you must be able to perform the following physical and mental tasks, with or without a reasonable accommodation:

• Visual acuity (e.g., needed to prepare and analyze data, to transcribe documents, to view a computer, to read, to inspect objects, to operate machinery.
• Balancing (e.g. maintaining equilibrium when walking, climbing, crouching, etc.)
• Walking
• Manual Dexterity (e.g. picking, pinching, typing, or other working that uses fingers)
• Hearing
• Talking
• Capacity to think, concentrate and focus for long periods of time.
• Ability to read complex documents in the English language.
• Capacity to reason and make sound decisions.
• Ability to write complex documents in the English language.
• Capacity to express thoughts orally.

• Ability to read and write complex documents in the Spanish language.
• Ability to regularly perform all job functions at Company’s office or worksite.

Compensation and Benefits

In compliance with this state’s pay transparency laws, the salary range for this role is $47,040 - $70,560. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. (The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements).

We care about our employees and it shows. Our staff receive a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical/Rx, dental and vision coverage; life, AD&D and disability insurance; flexible spending accounts; 100% paid maternity leave for up to 12 weeks, parental leave, family leave, other paid time off; voluntary benefits and discount programs to meet our employees’ individual needs including pet insurance for our furry family members!