Job Title: Human Resources Generalist (Kent, WA)

Job Description

This position is entirely onsite, working from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. In this role, you will be central to our HR operations, collaborating closely with the HR Manager to support our business unit.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the HR Manager to manage full-cycle recruiting, maintain job descriptions, and ensure inclusive hiring practices.
• Provide HR guidance, support conflict resolution, and develop programs to enhance employee engagement.
• Administer payroll, benefits, leave programs, and ensure compliance with laws and company policies.
• Engage stakeholders in problem-solving and decision-making processes.
• Offer support and counseling to employees regarding job-related conflicts, problem-solving, and dispute resolution.
• Develop solutions and programs to increase employee engagement, such as scheduling events, employee recognition programs, service award programs, and flu clinics.
• Manage employee recognition and service awards, and administer surveys promptly.
• Consult with line management, providing HR guidance when appropriate.
• Partner with the HR Manager and Corporate Talent team to manage full-cycle recruiting and conduct exit interviews.
• Generate accounting and payroll reports, including weekly payroll, 401(k) processing, monthly PTO, pension, union dues, and maintain attendance tracker.
• Keep employee files updated, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with laws and company policies.
• Act as backup HR Manager for payroll, meeting all deadlines and ensuring policy and legal compliance.
• Conduct annual benefits open enrollment and other benefits-related programs as needed.
• Coordinate the administration of all Leave of Absence programs and processes, including the facilitation of other leave requests, such as ADA accommodation requests, with a third-party administrator.
• Partner with HR Manager to monitor wage and hour rules, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local laws.
• Work with Corporate HRIS and Benefits to provide system support and troubleshoot system problems.
• Contribute to the design and delivery of HR-related communications, including benefits, emails, policy changes, and AppSpace.

Essential Skills

• Strong knowledge of employment law and regulations.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and HRIS system UKG.
• Demonstrated knowledge of employment law, regulations, and statutes.
• Effective prioritization, organization, and judgment considering risk/reward and legal requirements.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with human resources, employee relations, onboarding, data entry, recruiting, customer service, administrative support, HR administration, recruitment, and HR systems.
• Knowledge of HR systems like UKG and UltiPro.
• Familiarity with administration, FMLA, human resource management, employee benefits, HR support, benefits administration, case management, clerical compliance, open enrollment, support, HRIS, Outlook, new hire orientation, and Excel pivot tables.
• Preferably SHRM or PHR certified.