Bilingual Human Resources Generalist

We are a family-owned and operated food services company serving the Chicagoland area since 1969. At Open Kitchens, we believe in Chicago, we believe in our people, and we believe in our city’s rich history. When it comes to orchestrating the complexities of delivering food on time and under budget, you can count on us! We have worked with numerous satisfied clients over the years including Chicago Public Schools, the City of Chicago, and Meals on Wheels – Chicago.

This is an on-site people-focused role, working closely with employees, managers, and cross-functional teams to support a positive and compliant workplace environment. The HR Generalist supports the full-cycle payroll administration and HR Operations for the organization. This role ensures accurate and timely processing of payroll, and effective delivery of HR services to our employees.

You'll be a key resource for HR related needs, handling everything from onboarding and payroll questions to benefits support and policy guidance. We're looking for someone who's organized, a strong communicator, and confident navigating HR systems to manage employee records, support process improvements, and help drive a culture of engagement and inclusion.

• Administer and process weekly payroll for exempt and nonexempt employees.
• Oversee time and attendance tracking.
• Conduct all aspects of onboarding and assist with employee recruitment.
• Administer employee benefits, leave requests, and ensure compliance with employment laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Review and approve hours for our temp employees.
• Reconcile monthly invoices for accuracy.
• Assist with compliance audits, HR reporting, and documentation.
• Provide administrative support to the HR department and plant leaders.
• Maintain accurate HRIS data entry and manage workforce management systems to ensure data integrity.

• 3+ years relevant experience in Human Resources Management (manufacturing or distribution facility preferred).
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• Experience working in a union environment preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English.
• Proficiency with HR systems and tools (Net Suite and Paylocity preferred).
• Excellent communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently.
• Strong knowledge of HR practices, employment law, and compliance.
• Excellent communication skills for effective interaction with employees at all levels of the organization.