Human Resources Generalist - Bilingual

Additional Considerations (if any):

Bilingual Preferred - Spanish-

At Hy-Vee our people are our strength. We promise “a helpful smile in every aisle” and those smiles can only come from a workforce that is fully engaged and committed to supporting our customers and each other.

Job Description:

Job Title: Human Resources Generalist

Department: Distribution

Pay Type: Hourly

Revision Date: 2/2026

Job Summary:

The Human Resources Generalist supports day-to-day HR operations at the Cherokee Distribution Center. This role provides administrative and clerical support across core HR functions including recruiting, onboarding, employee records, attendance tracking, and employee relations. The role serves as a first point of contact for employees and applicants while ensuring accuracy, professionalism, and confidentiality.

Reporting Relationships:

Accountable and Reports to: Director of Human Resources; Assistant Human Resources Manager

Direct Reports: None

Key Responsibilities:

• Provides comprehensive administrative and operational support to the Human Resources function, ensuring accurate recordkeeping, timely documentation, and compliance with company policies.
• Coordinate and Supports recruiting and hiring activities, including application, screening interview coordination, preemployment process, and onboarding.
• Translates and offers bilingual communication between English and Spanish-speaking applicants and employees.
• Supports workforce staffing activities by assisting with applicant communications, interview scheduling, pre-employment processes, onboarding logistics, and new hire orientation preparation.
• Coordinate and supports recruiting and hiring activities, including application, screening interview coordination, preemployment process, and on boarding.
• Maintains and updates employee data across HR systems including attendance tracking, performance documentation, security access, badges, and warehouse-related systems.
• Assists with employee relations and engagement initiatives, including employee communications, recognition programs, bulletin boards, newsletters, and distribution center events.
• Coordinates routine HR programs and activities such as evaluations, attendance processes, employee recognition, and internal communications.
• Serves as an initial point of contact for employee and applicant inquiries, providing accurate information and escalating issues as appropriate.
• Ensures confidentiality of employee information and represents the company in a professional and positive manner.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• 0–2 years of human resources, administrative, or related experience.
• Basic computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform sedentary work with occasional lifting up to 20 pounds.
• Ability to work in both office and warehouse environments.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Worker Characteristics:

• Must speak and read Spanish and English fluently. Experience working in an office environment required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
• Commitment to the Hy-Vee Mission and a willingness to promote the values of the company.
• Strong interpersonal skills. An ability to relate to and interact with other people in a friendly, professional manner.
• Ability to identify problems, develop and execute solutions.

Working Conditions:

Work is performed in a combination of office and warehouse settings with exposure to noise, equipment movement, and deadline-driven work.

Financial Responsibility:

None.

Confidentiality:

Has access to confidential employee and company information and is required to maintain confidentiality at all times.

Are you ready to smile, apply today.  

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre employment drug screen.