Bilingual HR Generalist

at  Merritt Trailers

Merritt Trailers, Inc. is family owned/operated and professionally managed. Merritt isnt just a place to work, its a place to contribute your talents and take pride in a job well done! With almost 70 years of representing the quality standard by which all livestock and commodity semi-trailers are judged, we know how to value each and every associate, empowering them to create and innovate solutions for our customers and community.
We are looking for strong, standout candidates, with the desire and motivation to elevate themselves and our organization. If you are passionate about making a difference and being part of an exceptional team that is shaping the future, we encourage you to apply today!

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS FOR THIS POSITION:

• Dexterity in making strategic and sound decisions in developing organizational goals.
• Ability to manage time and meet deadlines consistently.
• Self-motivated with a high degree of integrity, professionalism, and reliability.
• Ability to work independently, and also with others and contribute to a team.
• Positive can do attitude, highly analytical, and enjoys a challenge.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including effective interpersonal and collaboration skills.
• Excellent negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Proficient in MS Word, Outlook, and Excel.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bilingual In English and Spanish written and verbal
• 3+ years of progressive Human Resources experience required, with a substantial portion of it in a manufacturing operation a plus.
• Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Business Organizational Development or similar program preferred.
• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP highly preferred.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening is required.

• Set up human resources procedures that are in line with company objectives.
• Assist with administration of benefits program
• Complete and distribute Unemployment Claims.
• Coordinate, organize and manage company social committees (Safety Committee, Wellness Committee, etc.).
• Provide support and guidance to management, and other associates when complex, specialized, and/or sensitive questions or issues arise; may be required to administer and execute routing tasks in delicate circumstances such as: providing reasonable accommodations, investigating allegations of wrongdoing, and terminations.
• Participate in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations as needed in accordance with company policies.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and adhere to best practices; review new and existing policies, procedures, and practices to ensure compliance.
• Retain human resources records by designing a filing and retrieval system for keeping past and current records.
• Manage HRIS System and Performance Dashboard.