Bilingual HR Generalist - $70k-$80k - Northern NJ

Highly visible role in growing companyBroad HR exposure A successful HR Generalist should have: 3+ years of HR experience supporting a manufacturing, distribution, logistics, or other operational workforce. They will have experience across core HR functions such as employee relations, payroll, benefits administration, onboarding, and compliance, along with the ability to balance day-to-day employee support with longer-term business needs.

• Serve as a trusted HR partner to employees and managers across production, warehouse, and office teams.
• Manage employee relations matters, onboarding, benefits administration, leave management, and day-to-day HR support.
• Process and support weekly payroll while maintaining accurate employee records in the HRIS.
• Coordinate recruiting activities for hourly and salaried positions, including interviewing, offer generation, and onboarding.
• Partner with operations leadership to support workforce planning, employee engagement, performance management, and compliance initiatives.
• Assist with workers' compensation, safety programs, and adherence to employment laws and company policies.

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MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

Highly visible role in growing companyBroad HR exposure

A successful HR Generalist should have:

• 3+ years of HR experience supporting a manufacturing, distribution, logistics, or other operational workforce.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Proven experience with employee relations, payroll, benefits administration, onboarding, and HR compliance.
• Comfortable working directly with hourly employees and building strong relationships across all levels of an organization.
• Customer-service-focused approach with a willingness to be visible and accessible on the floor.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Our client is a well-established manufacturing company that continues to invest in its operations, technology, and workforce. As the business grows, they are looking for an HR Generalist who enjoys wearing multiple hats and wants the opportunity to make a meaningful impact across the organization.

In this role, you'll partner closely with leadership while supporting employees across production, warehouse, and office teams. Day to day, you'll handle a diverse mix of responsibilities including employee relations, payroll, benefits administration, onboarding, recruiting, and general HR support.

Success in this position requires a hands-on, customer-service-oriented approach, as you'll serve as a trusted resource for employees, managers, and operations leaders throughout the organization.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on HR professional with experience supporting a large hourly workforce in a manufacturing, distribution, logistics, or similar operational environment. They will have experience across core HR functions such as employee relations, payroll, benefits administration, onboarding, and compliance, along with the ability to balance day-to-day employee support with longer-term business needs.

This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional who enjoys building relationships, solving problems, and gaining broad exposure to all aspects of Human Resources within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• High visibility within the organization and the ability to make a measurable impact.
• Competitive salary ranging from $70,000 to $80,000.
• Annual bonus potential.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Direct partnership with leadership and key decision-makers.
• Opportunity to influence HR processes, programs, and workforce initiatives.

Interested? Apply today.