Bilingual HR Generalist-Mandarin

HR Generalist (Bilingual Mandarin/English)
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Location: [NYC] — On-siteSalary: $80,000–$100,000 base + benefits | H-1B sponsorship availableAbout the CompanyA growing interior design and renovation firm serving residential and commercial clients across [region]. As project volume expands, we're building out our people operations to support both our office/design team and our field workforce.About the RoleWe're hiring an HR Generalist (3–5 years of experience) to own day-to-day HR for a mixed workforce of office/design staff and blue-collar field crews (carpenters, painters, installers, site workers). You'll be the bridge between the office and the field — from recruiting skilled tradespeople to resolving on-site employee issues.Key ResponsibilitiesFull-cycle recruiting for blue-collar/field roles: sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding carpenters, painters, installers, helpers, and site supervisorsPartner with project managers to forecast field staffing needs across active renovation projectsOwn onboarding: I-9/E-Verify, new-hire paperwork, and orientations for both office and field staffServe as the primary HR point of contact for blue-collar employees — employee relations, grievances, conflict resolution, disciplinary actionsAdminister benefits enrollment, workers' compensation claims, and leave (FMLA and state leave laws)Ensure compliance with federal and state labor laws (FLSA, OSHA recordkeeping, wage & hour)Coordinate payroll inputs (hours, overtime) with payroll providerMaintain HRIS and personnel files; produce headcount and turnover reportsSupport performance reviews, PIPs, and terminations with proper documentationOrganize safety and skills training for field crewsQualifications3–5 years of HR generalist experience, ideally supporting blue-collar, construction, renovation, manufacturing, or field-services workforcesBilingual Mandarin and English (required) — daily work with Mandarin-speaking field staffWorking knowledge of US employment law: FLSA, xzbcwsv FMLA, workers' comp, I-9/E-VerifyExperience with high-volume recruiting for skilled trades strongly preferredHRIS proficiency (e.g., ADP, BambooHR, Gusto); solid Excel/Google Sheets skillsBachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field preferred; SHRM-CP/PHR a plusHands-on, field-friendly style — comfortable visiting job sites, not just sitting at a deskCompensation & BenefitsBase salary: $80,000–$100,000 (commensurate with experience)H-1B sponsorship available for qualified candidatesHealth insurance (medical/dental/vision)Daily lunch providedCommuter benefits / transit subsidyPTO and paid holidays