About the position At Izzio Artisan Bakery, we are passionate about the art of baking high-quality bread. As a rapidly growing manufacturing facility with a team of over 800+ employees spread across two local buildings, our fast-paced environment thrives on energy, teamwork, and dedication. We are looking for a dynamic HR Specialist / HR Coordinator to join our team and support our workforce during an exciting period of growth. We are seeking an energetic, self-motivated HR professional who thrives in high-energy manufacturing settings. In this role, you will be a vital point of contact for our workforce, handling daily HR operations and employee relations. Because the majority of our production team speaks Spanish, fluent bilingual communication skills (English/Spanish) are strictly required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary HR point of contact for employees, providing responsive and professional support in both English and Spanish.
• Support daily HR operations, employee relations, onboarding, and compliance activities.
• Coordinate recruiting activities for hourly manufacturing positions, including Production, Packaging, Sanitation, Warehouse, and other entry-level roles.
• Schedule interviews, communicate with candidates and coordinate pre-employment requirements.
• Coordinate and conduct new-hire onboarding and orientation, ensuring required employment documentation is completed accurately.
• Complete and monitor Form I-9 and E-Verify requirements.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HRIS information.
• Process employee status changes, including promotions, transfers, pay changes, position changes, and terminations.
• Assist employees with HRIS access, timekeeping, payroll, benefits, and general HR-related questions.
• Support attendance tracking and communicate attendance concerns to HR and management.
• Assist HR with corrective actions, documentation, investigations, and other employee relations matters as directed.
• Assist with the filing, organization, retention, and maintenance of confidential HR and personnel documents in accordance with company requirements and applicable regulations.
• Support leave administration by providing employees with appropriate information and routing requests to the appropriate HR representative.
• Maintain a visible HR presence on the manufacturing floor and build positive working relationships with employees, supervisors, and managers.
• Assist with employee communications, recognition programs, company events, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Help ensure compliance with company policies and applicable federal, state, and local employment requirements.
• Adapt to changing organizational and operational needs in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Work between the company's Thornton and Louisville facilities based on business needs, with one primary work location scheduled per day and no routine same-day travel required.
• Participate in HR-related projects and initiatives as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Strict fluency in written and spoken Spanish is required to effectively support our production team.
• 2 years of proven experience navigating the fast-paced, high-volume environment of a manufacturing or production facility (800+ employee scale preferred).
• A mindset that welcomes learning new approaches, systems, and processes quickly.
• A self-starter who doesn’t wait for direction, is self-motivated, and brings positive energy to the team.
• A strong collaborator who works seamlessly across departments and management levels.
• Ability to reliably commute to either our Thornton office or Louisville office based on the weekly schedule.
• Is able to work lates and mornings in order to support all 3 shifts.

Benefits

• Competitive base salaries (commensurate with experience) and other recognition dependent upon role.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options to keep you and your family covered.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and flexible scheduling where possible.
• Ongoing training, professional development opportunities, and pathways to advance your career.
• Weekly take-home bread.
• Occasional team meal.
• First tastes of our innovation.
• Coffee is provided at the office.
• Opportunities to recognize peers via our Employee Portal Recognition & Rewards.