HR Coordinator (Portuguese Speaker Required)

<p style="text-align: center; line-height: 1;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Pay Range:&nbsp;</span></strong>$53,000 – $67,000 annually</span></p> <p style="text-align: center; line-height: 1;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;" data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2}"><strong>Location:</strong> Norwood, MA / In-Office / Accessible from major highways</span></p> <p style="text-align: center; line-height: 1;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2}"><strong>Schedule:</strong> </span>This role follows a primarily daytime schedule, with 1–2 days per week requiring extended hours (11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. or 12:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.).</span></p> <p style="text-align: center; line-height: 1;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Remaining days are scheduled between 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. or 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">The Human Resources Coordinator plays a critical role in supporting the HR team with the coordination of all aspects of the human resources functions, including benefits administration, dissemination, and interpretation of policies &amp; procedures, being the first point of contact for employee questions and concerns, and assisting with employee engagement, development, and retention efforts. This position requires a <span style="text-decoration: underline;">fluent Portuguese speaker</span> to effectively communicate with many employees in our production facility. Additionally, the HR Coordinator will work closely with the HR team and senior leadership on a variety of projects and may get involved in employee relations and other HR work as part of their development.&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong><u>ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:</u></strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Work with employees and internal partners to provide support and respond to inquiries.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Process new hires and terminations.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Administer health and welfare plans including enrollments, terminations, change reporting, and claims resolution. Administer FMLA and other leaves of absence.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Prepare and maintain employee records in compliance with applicable legal requirements.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Process changes through payroll to ensure accurate record-keeping and proper deductions, and help administer the attendance policy.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Oversee the performance evaluation program.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Assist in the development and implementation of personnel policies and procedures.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Assist with in-house HR audits to ensure compliance.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Support employee relations, recruitment, and retention efforts as needed.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Work with the HR team to brainstorm and identify solutions to ensure Home Market Food’s continued strength as a fantastic environment in which to work.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Provide day-to-day administrative support to the HR team, including data entry, filing, scheduling meetings, preparing new hire paperwork, ordering office supplies, and coordinating FedEx shipments.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Create and maintain HR reports, spreadsheets, and dashboards to support workforce metrics, analytics, and reporting needs.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Coordinate and facilitate employee focus groups to gather feedback and support employee engagement initiatives.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Develop, coordinate, and deliver HR-related training programs and presentations for employees in both English and Portuguese.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Assist with other duties and unique events as assigned.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong><u>EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:&nbsp;</u></strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Minimum of an Associate's Degree in Human Resources or a related field is required; Bachelor's Degree preferred.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Working experience in Human Resources preferred</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Fluency in written and spoken English and Portuguese is required; basic conversational Spanish is a plus.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Strong MS Office skills are required.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Familiarity with ADP Workforce Now is preferred.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong><u>PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND ENVIRONMENT: </u></strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">The physical demands and work environment described below are representative of those required to perform this job's essential functions.</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Must have good vision and manual dexterity.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Able to sit/stand for prolonged periods at a desk and work on a computer.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Must be able to go into the plant with company-provided PPE.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">The noise level in the office environment is typically moderate.</span></li> </ul><div class="content-conclusion"><h4><span style="text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(230, 94, 34);"><strong>Exciting Benefits Await You!</strong></span></h4> <ul> <li>Enjoy top-tier Medical, Dental, Vision coverage.</li> <li>Pamper your furry friends with Pet Insurance.</li> <li>Stay fit with our Wellness Plan and Gym Reimbursement.</li> <li>Boost your skills with Employee Tuition Reimbursement.</li> <li>Unlock endless opportunities with College Scholarship for dependents.</li> <li>Reap the Rewards of Our Bonus Program Available to Our Salary and Hourly Employees.</li> <li>Receive a Generous 401k Company Match.</li> <li>Take advantage of Competitive Paid Time Off.</li> <li>Elevate Your Safety Net with Company-Sponsored Life Insurance Coverage.</li> <li>Receive Relocation Assistance for a Smooth Transition.</li> <li>Earn Rewards through our Employee Bonus Referral Program.</li> <li>Elevate Your Workplace Experience with Community Impact Opportunities.</li> <li>Celebrate Together with Team Events and Seasonal Workplace Gatherings.</li> </ul> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></span><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Opportunity Calls! Unsure if you meet all requirements? Don't hesitate, apply!</strong></span></span></p> <p>Our recruitment process is prompt and transparent. Your resume will receive swift attention from our talent professionals. If chosen, you'll undergo a recruiter phone screen, followed by interviews with key team members. We value your potential.</p> <p>At Home Market Foods, we champion equal opportunities for all, prohibiting discrimination based on race, religion, gender, and more. Our commitment extends across all aspects of employment, ensuring a fair and inclusive workplace.&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong><em>At this time, Home Market Foods will not sponsor applicants for employment authorization for this position for the following work visas: STEM OPT EAD, H-1B, H-1B1, E-3, O-1, J-1, or TN</em></strong></p></div>