HR Generalist (Bilingual)

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• Lead community outreach liaison responsible for developing community agency partnerships for recruiting; with concentration in the Latinx and Spanish speaking communities.
• Build Spanish speaking applicant sources by researching and contacting community services, colleges, media, and internet sites
• Consistent attendance at partner agency recruiting and networking events to build strong relationships;
• Maintain applicable memberships with partner agencies, serving as representative for Metro on agency committees, partner with agencies in coordinating community events for recruiting opportunities
• Develop communications and presentations in Spanish
• Screens resumes, interviews candidates (by phone or in person), administers appropriate assessments reference/background checking, makes recommendations or hire (or not hire), prepare and extend offers of employment to select applicants.
• Maintain the electronic personnel requisition and assure proper approvals of positions.
• Maintain the electronic applicant tracking system on the Metro website.
• Review and evaluate applicant's work history, education, training, and other qualifications.
• Inform candidates of job duties/responsibilities, compensation and benefits programs, work schedule/conditions, etc.
• Schedule pre-employment physicals and drug testing.
• Collaborate with hiring manager to determine employment and staffing needs.
• Advertise open positions on websites and attend career fairs.
• Maintain necessary reports and spreadsheets, to include but not limited to applicant tracking, open positions, approved positions, monthly EEO reporting, etc.
• Organize, maintain and conduct new hire orientation with all new employees.
• Secure employee and applicant private and personal information in the strictest confidence, to include but not limited to HIPAA and identity.
• Provide a positive work environment that does not discriminate in hiring, promotion or employee/supervisor relations based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran.
• Model, facilitate and encourage exemplary internal and external customer service, open communication, collaboration, participation and professional development among staff.
• Ability to work in compliance with Metro's safety and security policies.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's Degree (four year college or university) required.
• Three or more years related experience preferred
• Fluent in speaking, reading and writing in Spanish and English. Excellent verbal, writing and non-verbal skills required.
• PHR/SPH or CP/SCP from the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM) or certification from a related professional association preferred.
• Persuasive consensus builder.
• Customer Focus - Excellent problem-solving skills and a desire to exceed customer expectations.
• Employee Development - Competent in assessing employee skills: coaches, delegates, and supports employee development.
• Provides constructive feedback.
• Leadership - Energetic, innovative self-starter, committed to continuous improvement and creative problem-solving.
• Professional Integrity - Exhibits and values commitment, leadership, accountability, diversity, honesty, fiscal responsibility, and the ability to maximize resources.
• Proficiency - Able to multi-task, plan and measure results, create and analyze data, excellent computer skills, accuracy and attention to detail, excellent project management skills.
• Initiative – Ability to take on a task or plan of action when needed.

• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office, HRIS, web-based applications, internet and email required.
• Knowledge of current employment laws