Human Resources Generalist Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Description:

Royal Apparel is a family owned manufacturing company located in Hauppauge, NY. We are an industry leader of Made in USA, Organic & Sustainable apparel. We are proud to make our garments out of Fibers that are Eco-Friendly, Green and help the Earth!

We are seeking a Bilingual Human Resources Generalist (English/Spanish) to support our growing apparel manufacturing operation in Hauppauge, NY. This role will manage day-to-day HR functions and serve as a key point of contact for both hourly production employees and management.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience in a manufacturing or production environment and is comfortable working with a Spanish-speaking workforce.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as an HR partner to employees and supervisors in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Provide HR support to hourly and salaried employees, including employee relations and policy interpretation
• Conduct onboarding, orientation, and training in English and Spanish
• Support full-cycle recruitment: job postings, screening, interviews, hiring, and onboarding
• Maintain employee records, personnel files, and HRIS data accurately
• Administer benefits enrollment, leave of absence, and employee programs
• Assist with payroll coordination, time & attendance, and wage compliance
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws (including NY labor laws)
• Handle employee relations issues, investigations, and disciplinary processes
• Assist with safety programs and HR compliance audits
• Perform additional HR administrative and project-based duties as needed

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement plan
• Opportunity for growth in a stable manufacturing company

Requirements:

Required Qualifications

• Bilingual required: Fluent in English and Spanish (spoken and written)
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 2+ years of experience as an HR Generalist or similar role
• Experience supporting a manufacturing, apparel, or production workforce strongly preferred
• Knowledge of HR best practices, employee relations, and employment law
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion

Preferred Qualifications

• HR certification (SHRM-CP, PHR)
• Experience working with hourly production employees
• Familiarity with payroll systems, HRIS, and timekeeping software
• Experience in apparel, garment, or light manufacturing environments