HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST

HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST

Salary

$72,100.00 Annually

Location

Downtown Campus - 1101 South Yakima Avenue, Tacoma, WA

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

26-018

Department

Human Resources/Payroll

Opening Date

06/18/2026

Closing Date

6/26/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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SUMMARY

The Human Resources Generalist performs a broad range of professional HR functions in support of college operations. This role serves as a key liaison to employees, supervisors, and leadership, ensuring effective delivery of human resources services across recruitment, employee relations, labor relations, benefits, compliance, and HR systems.

The HR Generalist operates in a highly regulated public-sector and collective bargaining environment, ensuring compliance with federal and Washington State laws, SBCTC policies, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

HR Generalists function as trusted advisors who provide guidance, training, and operational HR support to achieve institutional workforce goals.

• THIS IS AN INTERNAL RECRUITMENT ONLY *

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & OTHER DUTIES

Essential Functions The HR Generalist may be assigned responsibility for any of the areas listed below.

Recruitment, Selection, and Onboarding

• Administer full-cycle recruitment processes (requisition to hire), including posting, advertising, applicant screening, interview coordination, and offers,
• Partner with hiring managers to develop recruitment strategies, position descriptions, and equitable hiring practices
• Ensure compliance with equal employment opportunity (EEO) requirements and inclusive hiring practices
• Coordinate and deliver new employee onboarding and orientation programs
• Provide training and guidance to search committees and supervisors on hiring procedures and legal requirements

Employee & Labor Relations

• Serve as a primary HR contact for employees and supervisors, responding to inquiries and resolving workplace issues
• Interpret and apply collective bargaining agreements (CBAs), HR policies, and employment laws,
• Support employee relations processes, including conflict resolution and progressive discipline.
• conducting or supporting investigations through fact-finding, documentation, and providing recommendations in alignment with policy and legal requirements
• Assist HR leadership with labor relations activities, including bargaining preparation and contract administration

Classification, Compensation, and Workforce Analytics

• Conduct job analyses, desk audits, and reclassification reviews to ensure proper classification and FLSA compliance,
• Participate in compensation studies, salary placement, and market analysis
• Collect, analyze, and report HR data (e.g., hiring, turnover, workforce metrics) to support decision-making

Benefits and Leave Administration

• Assist in administering employee benefits programs, including enrollment, communications, and vendor coordination
• Provide guidance on leave programs such as FMLA, PFML, ADA accommodations, and workers' compensation
• Support open enrollment and benefits-related communications and problem resolution

Compliance and Policy Administration

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws (e.g., FLSA, WLAD, FMLA, PFML, ADA, OSHA/WISHA)
• Maintain accurate personnel records and ensure HRIS data integrity
• Develop, update, and document HR policies, procedures, and training materials
• Support audits, public records compliance, and reporting requirements

HR Operations & Systems (HRIS/ctcLink)

• Maintain and process HR transactions in systems such as ctcLink/PeopleSoft
• Monitor data accuracy, perform audits, and support system improvements
• Generate reports and dashboards to support HR and leadership decision-making
• Ensure confidentiality and proper handling of sensitive employee data

Training, Development, and Organizational Support

• Deliver training to supervisors and staff on HR processes, compliance, and best practices
• Support employee development initiatives, recognition programs, and engagement efforts
• Participate in strategic HR initiatives, including DEI efforts, workforce planning, and policy development

Non-Essential/Other Functions

• Support internal HR compliance and operational audits, including but not limited to personnel records, recruitment processes, classification, and HRIS data integrity
• Assist in reviewing and validating payroll-related data under the supervision of the Director of Payroll, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable policies and regulations
• Participate in special projects, system implementations, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Assist in coordinating HR events such as open enrollment, training sessions, and job fairs
• Provide cross-functional support within the HR department during peak periods or staff absences
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, I-O Psychology, or closely related field from an accredited college or university; and
• At least two (2) years of recruitment and/or HR Generalist experience; and
• Above Basic to Intermediate level skills in the following programs: Adobe DC, Adobe Sign, Office 365, Zoom, Teams, and Excel.

Allowable Substitution

If necessary, alternative combinations of education and experience may be evaluated by Human Resources for comparability.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using NEOGOV.
• Experience using PeopleSoft (ctcLink) in a higher education setting.
• Proven ability to provide data analytic reporting through use of intermediate to advanced level Excel skills and charts.
• SHRM-CP or PHR.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

Bates Technical College reaffirms its policy of equal opportunity and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, disability, or status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam era veteran in its programs and activities in accordance with college policy, and applicable federal and state statutes and regulations.

Available Benefits to Eligible Employees

As a higher education employee, you and your qualified family members are eligible for a wide range of benefits including medical, dental, life insurance, retirement, long-term disability, as well as other optional benefits.

Medical/Dental Plans

Medical Plans

Employees pay a portion of their medical care cost through payroll deduction. The employee premium is based on the choice of plan and coverage for eligible dependents.

Dental Plans

Bates provides dental coverage at no monthly premium cost to the employee. Benefit eligible employees have a choice of dental plans. Options include:

• Uniform Dental Plan - Preferred Provider Organization
• DeltaCare - Managed Care Plan
• Willamette Dental - Managed Care Plan

Vision Plans

Bates provides vision coverage at no monthly premium cost to the employee. Benefit eligible employees have a choice of dental plans. Options include:

• Davis Vision by MetLife
• EyeMed
• MetLife Vision

Retirement Plans

Faculty and Exempt Positions

Faculty have to choose between either the State Board Retirement Plan (SBRP), also known as TIAA or Plan 3 of the Teachers Retirement System (TRS). Click here to compare the two plans.

Exempt have to choose between either the SBRP or Plan 3 of the Public Employee Retirement System (PERS). Click here to compare the two plans.

SBRP (TIAA) is a defined contribution plan with the following contribution rates:

• Employee Contribution: Under 35: 5% of gross salary; 35-49: 7.5% of gross salary; 50 & over: 10% of gross salary
• Employer Contribution: Under 35: 5% of gross salary; 35-49: 7.5% of gross salary; 50 & over: 10% of gross salary

TRS Plan 3 is a defined benefit and a defined contribution plan with the following contribution rates:

• Employee Contribution: Varies from 5% to 15%
• Employer Contribution: 9.53 of gross salary

PERS Plan 3 is a defined benefit and a defined contribution plan with the following contribution rates:

• Employee Contribution: Varies from 5% to 15%
• Employer Contribution: 9.03% of gross salary

Classified Positions

Classified employees have to choose between either the Plan 2 or Plan 3 of the Public Employee Retirement System (PERS). Click here to compare the two plans.

PERS Plan 2 is a defined benefits plan with the following contribution rates:

• Employee Contribution: 6.36% of gross salary
• Employer Contribution: 9.53% of gross salary

PERS Plan 3 is a defined benefit and a defined contribution plan with the following contribution rates:

• Employee Contribution: Varies from 5% to 15%
• Employer Contribution: 9.53% of gross salary

Employee and employer contributions to applicable retirement plans are mandatory. The amount of the deduction and contribution are dependent upon the retirement plan chosen and may vary by current contribution rates in effect.

Term Life Insurance

Bates provides $35,000 basic life insurance for death from any cause and $5,000 basic accidental death and dismemberment at no cost to the employee. Employees can enroll in additional low cost life insurance for themselves and dependents.

Long Term Disability Insurance (LTD)

Bates provides a basic LTD insurance plan at no cost to employees. The basic plan pays a maximum of

$240 per month after 90 days of total disability. The optional LTD plan pays 60% of the first $10,000 of monthly salary, reduced by any deductible income such as social security or retirement benefits.

Employee cost is dependent upon benefit waiting period chosen.

Other Optional Benefits

AFLAC

Flexible Spending Arrangement Dependent Care Assistance Program

Voluntary Employees Beneficiary Association American Fidelity - Short-Term Disability

Fully Effective Employees - Employees Assistance Program Guaranteed Education Tuition

Deferred Compensation, Section 457 Plan SBVIP, 403(b) Plan

Leaves and Holidays

Vacation

Eligible exempt and classified employees accrue annual leave at rates determined by their employee status, ranging from 7 to 16 hours per month when eligible.

Sick Leave

Eligible classified, faculty, and exempt staff accrue sick leave monthly. Employees represented by a bargaining unit should refer to their negotiated agreement for sick leave rules and accrual rates.

Holidays

Bates observes the following holidays/non-work days:

Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve Day, Christmas Day, New Years Eve Day, New Years Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth

Personal Leave/Family Leave

In addition to vacation and sick leave, eligible employees receive personal and family leave each fiscal year at rates determined by their employee status

Please Note: All information above is subject to change based on, but not limited to, employment status, legislative mandates, or College policy changes

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Employer Bates Technical College

Address 1101 S Yakima Avenue

Tacoma, Washington, 98405

Phone (253) 680-7168

Website http://batestech.edu/jobs