The CorneaGen HR team has a great opportunity for you in HR for the right individual with the drive and energy to truly make a difference to our business and mission. CorneaGen is growing dramatically and in exciting new directions. The philosophy of the company toward the Human Resources function is that it is a partner in creating a strategic advantage for the business.
This role is an HR Generalist Associate with heavy employee relations, and will have the opportunity to learn and do all aspects of HR. They will continue to drive forward the Human Resource programs, policies, culture, and employee experience that have already made us successful. This opportunity will be based in our Seattle location and will support domestic sites.
Primary Purpose:
Responsible for providing support of a confidential and complex nature for the effective delivery of Human Resources programs and services to all employees. This role will touch on employee relations, recruiting and staffing, benefits, and company-wide HR projects for a multi-state organization.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Consults with all levels of leadership on employee relations, staffing, compensation, development, recruiting, organizational and change management.
• Works with payroll to ensure the timely submission, processing, and problem resolution of employer related transactions.
• Provides project coordination to Human Resources.
• Identifies and implements processes to improve workflow, organization, and communication.
• Support benefit administration to include enrollment, employee changes, and billing.
• Responsible for maintaining and updating HRIS.
• Supports implementation of Human Resources programs, processes and other initiatives.
• Researches issues, gathers information, and prepares reports.
• Provides support to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal employment laws and regulations.
• Perform other projects and duties as assigned.
• In all daily activities, strive to support the Mission, Vision, and Values of CorneaGen.

Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Required Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

• Knowledge of local, federal, and state employment laws and regulations. California experience preferred.
• Experience using Ceridian/Dayforce a plus.
• Ability to interact with co-workers, guests, and senior management to positively represent the organization.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills with the ability to interact effectively with all staff.
• Ability to occasionally work weekends and evenings.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and changing environment.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of human resources management.

Education and/or Equivalent Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and highly relevant experience required.
• Human resources experience with emphasis on employee relations, employment law, and staffing strongly preferred.
• SHRM CP, or PHR highly preferred.

Compensation:
The minimum salary for this position is $68,000 and the maximum salary is $73,000. Individual compensation will vary within this range based on a candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience as they relate to the requirements for this position. This position is also eligible for an annual performance bonus, dependent upon company and individual performance.
Our benefits package includes:

• Generous employer-paid health benefits (medical, dental and vision premiums) for all employees, plus minimal premium contributions to cover dependents.
• Retirement benefits, with a 5% company match plus opportunities for additional employer contributions.
• Paid time off, including 12 company holidays and 2 weeks of PTO, with opportunities to accrue additional PTO based on tenure.
• Wholesale Club annual membership reimbursement
• Short-term and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance, and more!

As an equal opportunity employer, every qualified applicant will be considered for employment. CorneaGen does not discriminate based on race, color, sex/gender, political ideology, religion/creed, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, national origin, color, military or veteran’s status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status or characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws. CorneaGen is committed to a diverse workforce and is also committed to a barrier-free employment process. In order to ensure reasonable accommodations with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, individuals that require accommodations in the job application process for a posted position may contact us at (206) 701-5840 for assistance.