Job Description
Bilingual Distribution Center Recruiter (Spanish/English)
Position Title: Bilingual Distribution Center Recruiter (Spanish/English)
Location: Groveport, Ohio
Salary: $85,000 annually + $5,000 performance bonus
Employment Type: Full-Time
We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Bilingual Distribution Center Recruiter (Spanish/English) to lead high-volume recruiting efforts for large-scale warehouse and distribution center operations. This role is responsible for attracting, sourcing, interviewing, and hiring top talent across multiple shifts and departments while supporting rapid growth and operational demands.
The ideal candidate has extensive experience recruiting for large warehouse environments, fulfillment centers, logistics operations, and distribution facilities with employee populations exceeding 500+ associates. Strong Spanish and English communication skills are essential to effectively engage with a diverse workforce.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage full-cycle recruitment for hourly, skilled, and supervisory positions within large distribution centers and warehouse operations.
- Develop and execute high-volume recruiting strategies to meet aggressive hiring goals and staffing forecasts.
- Source candidates through job boards, social media, employee referrals, community partnerships, job fairs, and staffing networks.
- Conduct phone screens, interviews, and candidate assessments in both English and Spanish.
- Partner closely with Operations, Human Resources, and leadership teams to understand workforce needs and staffing priorities.
- Coordinate and facilitate hiring events, open houses, and recruitment campaigns.
- Maintain candidate pipelines for ongoing and future staffing needs.
- Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the hiring process.
- Track recruiting metrics including time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, applicant flow, and retention trends.
- Support onboarding processes and ensure a smooth transition for new hires.
- Maintain compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws and company policies.
- Build relationships within local communities to attract diverse talent pools.
- Assist with workforce planning and seasonal hiring initiatives.
Qualifications
Required
- Bilingual fluency in Spanish and English (written and verbal).
- 5+ years of recruiting experience in high-volume warehouse, distribution center, logistics, manufacturing, or fulfillment environments.
- Proven success hiring for facilities with 500+ employees and large-scale staffing demands.
- Experience recruiting for positions such as Warehouse Associates, Forklift Operators, Inventory Specialists, Team Leads, Supervisors, and Operations Managers.
- Strong knowledge of sourcing strategies, applicant tracking systems (ATS), and recruiting technologies.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple requisitions simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong relationship-building skills with hiring managers and operational leaders.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and recruiting platforms.
Preferred
- Experience supporting multi-site distribution center operations.
- Knowledge of workforce management and labor market trends.
- Experience with bilingual onboarding and employee engagement initiatives.
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
Key Competencies
- High-Volume Recruiting Expertise
- Talent Acquisition Strategy
- Workforce Planning
- Relationship Management
- Bilingual Communication
- Candidate Experience
- Recruitment Marketing
- Data-Driven Decision Making
- Problem Solving
- Organizational Agility
Additional Human Resources Responsibilities
- Serve as a trusted HR partner to warehouse and distribution center leadership teams.
- Support employee relations matters by assisting managers with coaching, conflict resolution, attendance issues, and workplace concerns.
- Partner with HR leadership to ensure compliance with company policies, employment laws, and labor regulations.
- Assist with investigations related to employee complaints, policy violations, and workplace incidents.
- Support onboarding, orientation, and new hire integration programs to improve retention and employee engagement.
- Maintain employee records and ensure accuracy within HRIS and applicant tracking systems.
- Analyze turnover trends and recommend retention strategies to improve workforce stability.
- Participate in performance management processes, including coaching, corrective actions, and employee development initiatives.
- Collaborate with Operations and HR teams on workforce planning, succession planning, and organizational growth initiatives.
- Support employee engagement programs, recognition initiatives, and diversity and inclusion efforts.
- Assist with benefits communication, leave administration coordination, and general employee inquiries.
- Partner with Safety and Operations teams to support a positive workplace culture and maintain compliance standards.
Additional Qualifications
Required
- 3+ years of Human Resources Generalist, HR Business Partner, or Employee Relations experience in a warehouse, manufacturing, logistics, fulfillment, or distribution center environment.
- Strong working knowledge of employment law, including FMLA, ADA, FLSA, EEO, and state labor regulations.
- Experience handling employee relations issues, investigations, disciplinary actions, and conflict resolution.
- Experience supporting onboarding, retention, and employee engagement initiatives.
- Knowledge of HRIS systems, applicant tracking systems, and workforce management platforms.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive employee information with discretion.
Preferred
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or related field.
- Professional HR certification such as SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR.
- Experience supporting distribution centers with 1,000+ employees across multiple shifts.
- Experience in high-volume staffing environments utilizing temporary labor and staffing agency partnerships.