Bilingual Human Resources Generalist

About The Chefs' Warehouse
The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. (http://www.chefswarehouse.com) combines exceptional quality and brand building with broadline food service distribution for more than 35 years. With Protein, Specialty, Produce, and Broadline offerings, we service the most discerning chefs in a hybrid approach of convenience and superior quality. We introduce more than 2,000 artisan producers of the world’s finest ingredients from over 40 countries to the finest chefs in the world. We passionately consult, sell, and build relationships with more than 35,000 customers through the most experienced network of over 600 consultive sales associates, best-in-breed technology, rapid service, and support levels that solidify our long-standing ties to both established and up-and-coming premium restaurants.

Mission: The mission of The Chefs’ Warehouse is to provide the world’s greatest ingredients to the world’s best chefs.

Our C.H.E.F.S. Values:
Curious & Creative
Hungry For Food & Results
Entrepreneurial
Forward Thinking & Flexible
Supportive (Of Peers & Chefs)

Bilingual HR Generalist

• Day-to-day quarterback to execute on employee issues, generalist will provide guidance, explain, and interpret policies and practices.
• Assisting middle managers and employees with development coaching based on current programs in the portfolio.
• Through hands-on support with employees and managers, identifies trends within business and employee base for areas of improvement, training, etc.
• Ensure HR compliance to support all functions and appropriate parties through reviews of policies, legislation, etc.
• Participate in investigations and perform initial intake, consults with HR Director, determines escalation and recommendations.
• Provide management training on HR policies and procedures in a group or individual setting.
• Continually enhance knowledge of state and federal regulations and current trends/practices pertaining to Human Resources. Attend training and educational courses to enhance knowledge of all HR areas.
• Manage workers compensation claims and communicates with injured workers.
• Manage leaves of absences such as FMLA
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must be Bilingual in Spanish.
• Bachelor’s degree in related area preferred or equivalent experience.
• 4 years of relevant work experience, 2 years of HR experience preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite applications and related HR systems (e.g., HRIS and ATS applications)
• Demonstrates good judgment, time management, and decision-making abilities.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the proven ability for effective verbal and written communications at all levels.
• Ability to listen actively and ask questions to thoroughly understand complex issues.
• Maintain confidentiality and practice “Respectful Workplace” behavior at all time
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite applications and related HR systems (e.g., HRIS and ATS applications)
• Able to work a flexible schedule in accordance with the needs of the business in a multi-shift operation.

The above job description is not an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties as assigned by their supervisor.

Perks & Benefits:

• Paid Vacations, Paid Holidays
• Health, Dental and Medical Benefits
• Weekly pay
• Life Insurance
• 5% above cost for our high-quality food products
• Employee discounts for travel and events
• 401k

The Chefs' Warehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate based on actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment. We are dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce.