Term Limited - HR Generalist

As HR Generalist, you will provide guidance and support Employee Engagement services for an assigned client group, handling complex and sensitive assignments that require independent judgment, strategic planning, and broad expertise in Human Resources. You will solve problems with limited precedents and will maintain a strong focus on the impact of those decisions.

• Term-Limited Position: This position is funded as a term-limited assignment with a minimum duration of 12 months. Based on organizational needs and continued funding, the assignment may be extended for up to an additional 12 months. Appointment to this position does not guarantee continued employment beyond the term-limited assignment. If a regularly funded position becomes available during or following the assignment, the incumbent may be appointed to the position, subject to organizational policies, applicable employment requirements, and business needs. There is no guarantee of continued employment or appointment to a regular position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Interpret Employee Engagement policies and procedures, offering expert guidance and recommendations on complex human resources issues while upholding the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality.
• Build strong partnerships with client groups and deliver professional HR services to support and enhance organizational performance. Provide strategic advice and consultation to managers regarding employee relations, HR policies, and best practices.
• Support recruiting efforts for the assigned client group. Develop interview questions, participate in candidate interviews, and provide coaching and guidance to interview teams to support effective recruitment and ensure legal and policy compliance.
• Conduct investigations, prepare and compile comprehensive documentation and write final reports with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Perform other duties of a similar nature or level.

Minimum Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience resolving complex employee relations issues in an HR Consultant, Generalist, or other management leadership role.

• 3+ years of experience working with senior executives in an “influence without authority” role.

An equivalent combination of education and experience to successfully perform the job duties is also accepted.

Knowledge Requirements 

• Problem analysis and decision making.

• Workplace investigation processes, including interviewing witnesses and creating documentation.

• Leave management, including compliance with state and federal leave laws.

• Management and staffing best practices.

• HRIS system tools for efficiently organizing and coordinating employee information.

• Privacy and confidentiality practices.

• State and federal employment laws and regulations.

Skill Requirements

• Fostering an inclusive workplace by upholding Community Transit’s core values in support of the organization’s vision and mission. Inspiring team commitment, pride, and trust while promoting cooperation and motivating members to achieve shared goals. Demonstrating courtesy, sensitivity, and respect in all interactions.

• Effective written and oral communications that are timely, relevant, concise, and clearly outline necessary actions.

• Professional experience with PC-based software such as MS Office, email, and scheduling applications.

• Facilitating diverse groups of internal and external stakeholders and interests to develop and attain mutual understanding. Using emotional intelligence to navigate complex group dynamics.

• Managing multiple tasks simultaneously and effectively adjusting to changing priorities as needed, while managing the expectations of others.

• Asking questions and actively listening to ensure mutual understanding of information and goals.

• Remaining focused on results, following up and completing tasks.

• Applying resourcefulness and creativity when researching issues.

• Ability to think critically, identify strengths and weaknesses and alternate solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

• Establishing and maintaining effective interpersonal relationships with coworkers, supervisor, the public, and others.

• Maintaining composure and a positive outlook in stressful situations.

Preferred Skills and Knowledge

• Performance management (coaching, counseling, staff development, performance improvement planning, and employee discipline).

• Fair and equitable recruiting and hiring processes.

• Conducting job analyses, classification studies and writing job descriptions.

• Compiling and analyzing data. Preparing narrative and statistical reports.

• Conflict resolution.

• Project management.

• Anticipating needs and assessing future implications of present actions.

• Working effectively both independently and as part of a team, at times with limited supervision.

• Informing management of emerging issues.

Working Conditions

Hybrid telework may be available. Availability is at management discretion and may not be available for this position based on the nature of the work. Work is performed in an office environment and requires the use of office equipment and technology. You will be required to move throughout and between different office buildings and may need to complete tasks in noisy environments. You may also be required to lift and carry materials up to 20 pounds occasionally.

Employee Benefits

• Employees (and their families) are covered by medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance.
• Employees participate in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) and have the option to enroll in the agency’s deferred compensation plan.
• In addition to WA Paid Sick Leave, employees in this position, accrue of 24 days of Paid Time off (192 hours) in their first year and ten (10) paid holidays throughout the calendar year.
• Full list of all benefits and details can be found here. 

If you are related to or share the same living quarters of a current Community Transit employee, please let your Recruiter know as your eligibility for this position may be affected.

Community Transit provides a tobacco-free and drug-free work environment.  As a recipient of federal funds, Community Transit is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on a basis prohibited by Federal, State or Local law.  We value and encourage diversity in our workforce.  EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability.  Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, protected veteran status or disability.