Bilingual Human Resources Coordinator

Central Garden & Pet
United States, North Carolina, Sanford
1611 Broadway Road (Show on map)
Jul 23, 2025
Description General Summary We're looking for a Bilingual Human Resources Coordinator to support everyday HR tasks and help build strong employee relationships at our Sanford facility. This role is a go-to resource for staff, making sure processes run smoothly and company policies are followed. The coordinator plays a key part in creating a positive workplace through clear communication, good organization, and professional service. This role requires someone who is energized, caring, and ready to take the initiative, working well with others and helping grow a culture of respect, honesty, and teamwork. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Support all Sanford plant safety policies, participant in the Safety Committee. Coordinate and perform onboarding and orientation for new hires, including compliance training and benefits education and enrollment. Maintain organized personnel records, benefits files, training logs, and workers' compensation reports across ADP HRIS systems and other related programs. Ensure HR forms and bulletin boards are accurate, current, and accessible. Manage seasonal recruitment activities, including scheduling interviews and communicating with candidates. Initiating documents for hiring, leave of absence, transfers, promotion, terminations, and seasonal separation procedures, verification of employments, updating reports, etc. ensuring adherence to company guidelines. Foster trust and strong relationships with employees at all levels. Provide bilingual support (English/Spanish) to aid in communication, training, and document translation. Serve as the HR help desk for general inquiries, answer calls and relay messages professionally. Coordinate employee events such as appreciation events, High5 program, raffles, lunches, and health fairs. Be willing and able to attain FirstAid, CPR, AED, and BBP certifications to provide emergency support as needed. Handle sensitive HR information with discretion and maintain employee confidentiality. Support monthly HR communications such as employee notices. Maintain and update employee records to ensure timely and accurate transmission of data to payroll for compensation processing. Flexibility to work mid-shift schedules based on business needs. Perform other tasks and special assignments as required. Required Education & Skills Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish. Minimum of 3 years of professional administrative experience and/or equivalent education. At least 1 year of experience in recruitment or talent acquisition. Strong organizational, reporting, and file management skills. Demonstrated reliability, discretion, and independence in work. Excellent verbal and written communication; collaborative team player. Proven ability to learn and implement HR policies and procedures. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Valid driver's license. About Us Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT), (NASDAQ: CENTA) understands that home is central to life and has proudly nurtured happy and healthy homes for over 40 years. With fiscal 2024 net sales of $3.2 billion, Central is on a mission to lead the future of the pet and garden industries. The Company's innovative and trusted products are dedicated to helping lawns grow greener, gardens bloom bigger, pets live healthier, and communities grow stronger. Central is home to a leading portfolio of more than 65 high-quality brands including Amdro , Aqueon , Cadet , C&S , Farnam , Ferry-Morse , Four Paws , Kaytee , Nylabone and Pennington , strong manufacturing and distribution capabilities, and a passionate, entrepreneurial growth culture. Central is based in Walnut Creek, California, with 6,450 employees primarily across North America. Visitwww.central.comto learn more. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.