Job Title: Talent Acquisition Associate

Bilingual / Trilingual Preferred

Compensation

Salary range: $70,000 – $80,000, with premium consideration for strong bilingual or trilingual language skills.

Why This Role Stands Out

This Talent Acquisition Associate role is ideal for someone who thrives in a people-facing environment and brings strong language skills to support a diverse, hourly workforce. Language fluency is not a “nice to have” here. It is central to success in recruiting, onboarding, and employee support within a manufacturing setting.

Language Requirements (Read This First)

• Fluency in English and either Spanish or Creole is required
• Fluency in English, Spanish, and Creole is strongly preferred
• Candidates will regularly communicate with applicants and employees in their primary language throughout the hiring and onboarding process

If you are bilingual or trilingual and enjoy being the bridge between candidates, employees, and HR, this role will play to your strengths.

Job Summary

The Talent Acquisition Associate supports full-cycle recruiting while providing administrative and front-facing Human Resources support in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role partners closely with an onsite recruiter and HR leadership to ensure a strong candidate experience, smooth onboarding, and accurate employee records. The role blends recruiting coordination, employee interaction, and compliance-driven HR administration.

Essential Responsibilities & Accountabilities

Other duties may be assigned.

Recruiting & Talent Acquisition Support

• Support full-cycle recruiting activities including candidate sourcing, application tracking, phone screens, interview coordination, reference checks, background screenings, and offer letter preparation.
• Communicate with candidates in English, Spanish, and or Creole to guide them through the hiring process.
• Maintain accurate and timely candidate records and recruiting documentation.
• Assist the onsite recruiter with recruiting metrics, pipeline tracking, and reporting.

HR Administration & Employee Support

• Serve as a front-facing HR contact for employees and visitors, responding to general HR questions related to payroll, benefits, and policies.
• Support employee onboarding by preparing and collecting required documentation.
• Coordinate new hire orientations and required safety trainings.
• Create, maintain, and audit employee personnel files, safety files, and confidential medical records.
• Act as HR triage by directing questions to appropriate internal resources.

Compliance, Safety & Records Management

• Ensure compliance with federal and state employment laws and internal HR procedures.
• Assist with workers’ compensation documentation and recordkeeping.
• Follow all safety policies, GMP standards, OSHA requirements, and lock-out/tag-out procedures.
• Maintain awareness of food safety practices and SQF code standards. In-house food safety training is required.

General Responsibilities

• Meet company standards for quality, accuracy, and professionalism.
• Support additional HR and administrative functions as assigned by HR leadership.

Qualifications

Experience

• 1–2 years of experience in recruiting coordination, HR administration, or administrative support.
• Experience supporting hourly or manufacturing workforces strongly preferred.

Education

• Associate degree, administrative support certification, or equivalent work experience.

Language Skills

• Fluent in English and Spanish or English and Creole required
• Trilingual English, Spanish, and Creole strongly preferred

Technical & Professional Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced, people-driven environment.

What the Company Offers

• Competitive compensation package including:
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance & AD&D
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Paid Time Off
• Ongoing opportunities for development and career advancement
• A fast-paced, entrepreneurial manufacturing environment