Human Resources Associate

Description Centrisys/CNP is an established company and a leader in the centrifuge manufacturing industry. We are an organization that is client-focused, team-driven, and a fast-growing enterprise with great opportunities for advancement.

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Bilingual HR Associate to join our Human Resources team. This position provides day-to-day HR support to employees and managers and assists with onboarding, benefits administration, payroll and timekeeping, employee records, leave administration, recruiting, and other HR activities.

The ideal candidate is bilingual in English and Spanish, approachable, highly organized, and comfortable working directly with employees in a manufacturing environment. This position requires professionalism, confidentiality, accuracy, and a strong commitment to providing excellent employee support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as an HR point of contact for employees, assisting in both English and Spanish.
• Assist with new-hire onboarding, orientation, employment documentation, and E-Verify/I-9 processing
• Maintain accurate employee records and electronic personnel files.
• Assist employees with benefits enrollment, qualifying life events, and general benefit questions.
• Support payroll and timekeeping processes, including reviewing timecards and following up on discrepancies.
• Assist with FMLA and other leave-of-absence administration and documentation.
• Support recruiting activities, including job postings, interview coordination, candidate communication, and pre-employment processes.
• Prepare employee letters, notices, forms, and other HR communications.
• Assist with employee relations documentation and follow-up.
• Support HR compliance requirements and recordkeeping.
• Help maintain HR procedures, work instructions, training records, and departmental documentation.
• Assist with workers’ compensation claim processing, compile and maintain workplace injury reports, and support employees throughout the return-to-work process.
• Respond to employee questions regarding HR policies, benefits, payroll, and company procedures.
• Assist with HR projects, audits, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform other HR-related responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

Requirements:

• SHRM-CP, PHR, or interest in pursuing an HR certification.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish, with the ability to communicate effectively with employees in both languages.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organization and attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain confidential and sensitive employee information.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Professional and service-oriented approach when working with employees and managers.
• Pre-employment background check & drug screening required.

Preferred:

• 1–3 years of Human Resources or related administrative experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Previous HR experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Experience with an HRIS/payroll system such as Paylocity.
• Familiarity with benefits administration, payroll, FMLA, onboarding, recruiting, and employment compliance.