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Job DescriptionThe Opportunity:
The Human Resources Department at the American Girl Distribution Center in DeForest, WI is seeking a Temporary Bilingual Human Resources Associate to support seasonal hiring, onboarding, and HR operations during our peak business season. This role serves as a key point of contact between candidates, new hires, and the Human Resources team, helping to deliver a seamless and positive hiring experience from application through onboarding.
The Temporary Bilingual Human Resources Associate will support high-volume recruiting efforts by coordinating interviews, communicating with applicants, conducting interviews in both English and Spanish, processing employment documentation, facilitating new hire orientations, and maintaining accurate employee records. This position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, professionalism, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining confidentiality and superior customer service in a fast-paced environment.
As a member of the Human Resources team, you will play an important role in helping attract, hire, and onboard the seasonal workforce that supports our Distribution Center operations. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in recruiting, onboarding, HR administration, and compliance while contributing to the success of a dynamic and collaborative team.
This temporary position is scheduled for 35 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The assignment is expected to begin on September 9 and continue through approximately November 20.
What Your Impact Will Be:
As a Temporary Bilingual Human Resources Recruiter & Associate, you will:
- Conduct high-volume interviews in English and Spanish for seasonal Distribution Center positions
- Coordinate and schedule candidate interviews.
- Greet and assist applicants throughout the hiring process.
- Answer incoming phone calls and respond to applicant inquiries.
- Conduct new hire orientations.
- Process employment paperwork through multiple HR systems.
- Complete background checks and ensure hiring documentation is accurate and compliant.
- Maintain candidate records and support onboarding activities.
- Assist the Human Resources team with seasonal hiring initiatives and daily HR operations.
- Deliver a positive, professional candidate experience while maintaining confidentiality.
What We're Looking For:
- Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English (written and verbal) REQUIRED
- Previous high-volume recruiting or mass interviewing experience preferred.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Microsoft Teams.
- Experience using multiple HR software systems or the ability to quickly learn new technology.
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Customer service mindset with the ability to interact professionally with applicants and team members.
Why Join Us?
This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on Human Resources and recruiting experience while supporting a dynamic team during a critical seasonal hiring period. You'll play a key role in attracting, hiring, and onboarding seasonal talent while helping create a positive experience for every candidate.
Additional InformationHow We Work:
American Girl is subsidiary of Mattel, a purpose driven company aiming to empower generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential. We live up to our purpose employing the following behaviors:
- We collaborate: Being a part of Mattel means being part of one team with shared values and common goals. Every person counts and working closely together always brings better results. Partnership is our process and our collective capabilities is our superpower.
- We innovate: At Mattel we always aim to find new and better ways to create innovative products and experiences. No matter where you work in the organization, you can always make a difference and have real impact. We welcome new ideas and value new initiatives that challenge conventional thinking.
- We execute: We are a performance-driven company. We strive for excellence and are focused on pursuing best-in-class outcomes. We believe in accountability and ownership and know that our people are at their best when they are empowered to create and deliver results.
Who We Are:
American Girl is a premium brand for girls and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAT, www.mattel.com), a leading global toy and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world. We engage consumers and fans through our franchise brands, including Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, American Girl, Thomas & Friends, UNO, Masters of the Universe, Matchbox, Monster High, MEGA and Polly Pocket, as well as other popular properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include toys, content, consumer products, digital and live experiences. Our products are sold in more than 195 countries in collaboration with the world’s leading retail and ecommerce companies.
Mattel is recognized as a Great Place to Work™ and as one of Fast Company’s Best Workplaces for Innovators in 2022.
Visit us at https://jobs.mattel.com/ and www.instagram.com/MattelCareers.
Mattel is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer where we want you to bring your authentic self to work every day. We welcome all job seekers including minorities, females, veterans, military spouses, individuals with disabilities, and those of all sexual orientations and gender identities.
Skills Required
- Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English (written and verbal)
- Previous high-volume recruiting or mass interviewing experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Microsoft Teams
- Experience using multiple HR software systems or ability to quickly learn new technology
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Customer service mindset and professional interaction with applicants and team members
Mattel Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Mattel and has not been reviewed or approved by Mattel.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Leave & Time Off Breadth: Unlimited paid time off for many salaried roles, generous holiday schedules, and flexibility programs are highlighted across company materials. Practices like half‑day Fridays or end‑of‑year breaks appear in some areas, though specifics vary by team and location.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare Strength: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and disability coverage is paired with an Employee Assistance Program, mindfulness tools, and on‑site fitness centers at key locations. Recent updates add a company‑paid at‑home cancer‑screening program for those enrolled in medical plans.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental & Family Support: Paid leave for new parents, phase‑back‑to‑work options, and global fertility and family‑building resources are emphasized. Select campuses offer on‑site childcare, and adoption assistance and caregiver support are included.
Mattel Insights
What We Do
We are a purpose driven company with a mission to create innovative products and experiences that inspire, entertain, and develop children through play. We treat play as if the future depends on it — because it does. Play is our language, and we speak to our consumers authentically by representing the world as they see and imagine it. Mattel is a leading global toy company and owner of one of the strongest catalogs of children’s and family entertainment franchises in the world. We engage consumers through our portfolio of iconic brands, including Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, American Girl, Thomas & Friends, UNO, Masters of the Universe, Monster High and MEGA, as well as other popular intellectual properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include film and television content, gaming and digital experiences, music, and live events. We operate in more than 35 locations and our products are sold in more than 150 countries in collaboration with the world’s leading retail and ecommerce companies. Mattel is recognized for the second year in a row as a Great Place to Work™ and as one of Fast Company’s Best Workplaces for Innovators in 2022.
