Senior Human Resources Generalist

Our client, FASTSIGNS in Everett, WA is hiring a Sr. HR Generalist to lead and direct the routine functions of the Human Resources (HR) department of a manufacturing facility, including hiring and interviewing staff, administering pay, benefits, and leave, and enforcing company policies and practices. This position reports to the HR Manager and supports two locations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Partners with the leadership team to understand and execute the organization's human resource and talent strategy particularly as it relates to current and future talent needs, recruiting, retention, and succession planning.
• Provides support and guidance to HR generalists, management, and other staff when complex, specialized, and sensitive questions and issues arise; may be required to administer and execute routine tasks in delicate circumstances such as providing reasonable accommodations, investigating allegations of wrongdoing, and terminations.
• Manages the talent acquisition process, which may include recruitment, interviewing, and hiring of qualified job applicants, particularly for managerial, exempt,and professional roles; collaborates with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings.
• Analyzes trends in compensation and benefits; researches and proposes competitive base and incentive pay programs to ensure the organization attracts and retains top talent.
• Creates learning and development programs and initiatives that provide internal development opportunities for employees.
• Oversees employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES)

• Must have strong communication skills which aid in employee relations advice and counsel and relaying HR policies and procedures.
• Ability to remain tactful, calm, and persuasive in confrontational situations.
• Must have strong presentation skills in front of large audiences.
• Must be organized with the ability to maintain excellent records.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Must be a collaborative team player with great initiative.
• Ability to maintain the highest standards of professionalism, solid judgment, poise, maturity, personal integrity, and confidentiality.
• Ability to build and maintain successful and supportive relationships regardless of a person's race, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, cultural background, national origin, or any other component of diversity.
• Excellent ability to maintain composure and effectiveness in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and a positive disposition.
• Working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines, including compensation practices, employee relations, performance management, and federal and state respective employment laws.
• Proficient with Google products.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in HR or an equivalent combination of experience and education required.
• SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) credential or ability to obtain certification within one year of employment.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in human resources.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position is required to work in an office environment inside of a manufacturing facility with frequent exposure to the shop floor where PPE is required. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts; toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to lift 25 or more pounds.
• Ability to use light equipment.
• Regularly required to talk or hear.
• Frequently is required to use hands or fingers; handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms.
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

EEO STATEMENT

The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threator significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.