Bilingual HR Coordinator

Description

Join Our Movement!

We’re a growing company that designs and manufactures playground equipment for communities all around the world! Help us grow our brand and tell the Burke story by Joining Our Movement! We’re looking for a Bilingual Human Resources Coordinator to work at Burke Headquarters and be part of our great team!

What Moves You?

We’re not going to lie; this is an amazing opportunity. It requires hard work, a lot of innovation and enthusiasm and, of course, an abundance of Purple Passion (def. a love of play, bringing play to communities and specific love of Burke and those you work with)!

What you’ll do

The Bilingual HR Coordinator plays a key role in supporting the HR team with daily operations, employee relations, and communication across English and Spanish-speaking team members. This role ensures smooth HR processes while fostering a culture of inclusion and engagement. Candidates must be able to speak and write in English and Spanish. 

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for employee inquiries and HR-related matters in both English and Spanish.
• Support recruitment processes, providing verbal and written translation including posting jobs, screening applicants, coordinating interviews, and onboarding. 
• Assist with new hire orientations, ensuring materials are available in both languages.
• Translate and communicate HR policies, procedures, and employee communications.
• Maintain accurate employee records in Paylocity and personnel files.
• Coordinate employee events, wellness activities, and training sessions.
• Partner with supervisors and line leaders to support employee engagement and resolution of issues.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws and company policies.
• Support HR projects and initiatives as needed.

Qualifications

• Fluency in both English and Spanish (verbal and written) is required.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field preferred.
• 1-3 years of HR or administrative experience, preferably in a manufacturing or bilingual environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; experience with HRIS systems is a plus.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Teamwork

We have an awesome team at Burke and the right individual for this role will fit well within our culture of teamwork, straightforward and open communication. Oh, and you need to have a passion for play!

Qualifications That Move Us!

• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills in English and Spanish
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive issues and exercise independent judgment and trust
• Establish and maintain effective professional working relationships with employees and management
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Office is desired
• Experience with human resources functions is preferred.
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to handle multiple tasks with minimal supervision

Burke is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Military veterans are encouraged to apply.