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Comrise lists this Bilingual HR Generalist-Mandarin opportunity in new york city, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
HR Generalist (Bilingual Mandarin/English)
Location: (NYC) — On-site
Salary: $80,000–$100,000 base + benefits | H-1B sponsorship available
About the Company
A 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 Role
We'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 Responsibilities
Full-cycle recruiting for blue-collar/field roles: sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding carpenters, painters, installers, helpers, and site supervisors
Partner with project managers to forecast field staffing needs across active renovation projects
Own onboarding: I-9/E-Verify, new-hire paperwork, and orientations for both office and field staff
Serve as the primary HR point of contact for blue-collar employees — employee relations, grievances, conflict resolution, disciplinary actions
Administer 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 provider
Maintain HRIS and personnel files; produce headcount and turnover reports
Support performance reviews, PIPs, and terminations with proper documentation
Organize safety and skills training for field crews
Qualifications
3–5 years of HR generalist experience, ideally supporting blue-collar, construction, renovation, manufacturing, or field-services workforces
Bilingual Mandarin and English (required) — daily work with Mandarin-speaking field staff
Working knowledge of US employment law: FLSA, FMLA, workers' comp, I-9/E-Verify
Experience with high-volume recruiting for skilled trades strongly preferred
HRIS proficiency (e.g., ADP, BambooHR, Gusto); solid Excel/Google Sheets skills
Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field preferred; SHRM-CP/PHR a plus
Hands-on, field-friendly style — comfortable visiting job sites, not just sitting at a desk
Compensation & Benefits
Base salary: $80,000–$100,000 (commensurate with experience)
H-1B sponsorship available for qualified candidates
Health insurance (medical/dental/vision)
Daily lunch provided
Commuter benefits / transit subsidy
PTO and paid holidays
Worksite address
new york city, NY, 10017, US
Who can apply
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