Human Resources Manager, Bilingual (Spanish)

HR Manager, Bilingual (Spanish) leads the HR function for an airline catering facility in Chicago, partnering with the General Manager and operational leadership to drive workforce planning, employee relations, talent development, and compliance. The role steers the local HR team (HR Generalists and Coordinators), coaches managers on performance management and disciplinary actions, leads complex employee relations investigations, analyzes workforce data to address operational challenges, supports hiring strategies and onboarding, and ensures adherence to employment laws, company policies, and industry regulations. It also oversees labor relations, including interpretation and administration of collective bargaining agreements, grievance processes, and negotiations support with union representatives. The role requires strong leadership and bilingual communication (English/Spanish) and a mix of HR expertise across employee relations, compliance, and workforce management within a hospitality/airline catering environment.