Description
We are looking for an HR Generalist to support our team in Seattle, Washington by delivering thoughtful, compliant, and people-focused human resources programs. This role partners with leaders and employees across the organization to strengthen hiring, employee relations, benefits administration, and day-to-day HR operations. The ideal candidate brings sound judgment, a strong understanding of employment practices, and the ability to balance business needs with a positive workplace culture.
Responsibilities:
- Advise leaders on human resources matters by identifying potential risks, recommending practical solutions, and promoting consistent application of employment practices.
- Create and refine people programs, policies, and procedures that support organizational growth, employee engagement, and long-term retention while reflecting company values.
- Administer leave of absence cases from start to finish, including guidance for managers, documentation oversight, and coordination related to employee time away from work.
- Review and update position descriptions and job requirements on a regular basis to support compliance with compensation and labor regulations at the local, state, and federal levels.
- Maintain accurate employee records and recommend improvements to HR data management processes and systems to enhance efficiency and compliance.
- Support compensation decisions by providing guidance on wages and salary practices, helping leadership remain competitive and aligned with applicable laws.
- Manage the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, hiring, onboarding, orientation, training coordination, employee changes, and separation processing in partnership with payroll.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for benefits and workers' compensation matters, handling documentation, employee questions, open enrollment activities, and return-to-work coordination.
- Represent the organization at recruiting events and develop external talent pipelines while also supporting internal referral efforts and other sourcing strategies.
- Handle unemployment claims and related hearings, maintain required records, participate in departmental meetings, and contribute to budget oversight and other assigned HR initiatives.
The pay range for this position is $35.00/hr to $55.00/hr. Part-time (24-32 hours per week)
Benefits:
Medical/Dental/Vision
401k with match
2 weeks PTO
7 paid holidays
Requirements - Experience in human resources generalist work covering employee relations, HR administration, onboarding, and benefits support.
- Working knowledge of employment laws, leave administration, compensation practices, and personnel recordkeeping requirements.
- Familiarity with HRIS platforms and the ability to maintain accurate employee information in a confidential manner.
- Ability to coordinate recruiting activities, support new employee orientation, and contribute to training and career development programs.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to guide managers and respond effectively to employee questions.
- Experience managing workers' compensation, unemployment processes, or similar compliance-driven HR programs is preferred.
- Ability to organize multiple priorities, exercise sound judgment, and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
- Construction industry experience or exposure is preferred.
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