HR Generalist III

As our HR Generalist, you'll serve as a trusted partner to managers and employees, providing expert guidance on employee relations, performance management, workforce planning, and organizational initiatives. In this role, you'll help translate business objectives into effective people strategies while ensuring compliance with employment laws, company policies, and HR best practices.

You'll play a key role in shaping workplace culture, supporting organizational growth, and ensuring employees have the tools and support they need to succeed.

This is an on-site role located in Taoma, WA

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.  

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Serve as a trusted HR partner to managers and employees, providing guidance on employee relations, performance management, workplace concerns, and policy interpretation.
• Support the full employee lifecycle, including workforce planning, onboarding, development, retention, and offboarding activities.
• Advise leaders on HR best practices while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Partner with business leaders to support organizational goals through employee engagement, change management, talent initiatives, and workforce planning.
• Facilitate employee relations and labor relations matters, helping resolve issues fairly, consistently, and in alignment with company policies.
• Administer HR programs and processes, including benefits, compensation, payroll support, leave administration, wellbeing initiatives, and return-to-work programs.
• Maintain HR systems, records, reporting, and analytics while identifying opportunities to improve processes, policies, and the overall employee experience.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of progressive HR experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Strong knowledge of employee relations, performance management, employment law, HR policies, and human resources best practices.
• Ability to build trusted relationships and effectively collaborate with employees, leaders, and stakeholders across multiple locations and organizational levels.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, with strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, HRIS platforms, and workforce reporting tools, with a strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage confidential and sensitive information with professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment.

EVEN BETTER IF YOU HAVE

• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification.
• Experience supporting unionized workforces and labor relations activities

ABOUT YOU

You're a people-focused HR professional who enjoys building relationships, solving challenges, and helping employees and leaders do their best work. You communicate confidently, handle sensitive situations with professionalism and discretion, and bring a practical, solutions-oriented approach to everything you do. In a fast-paced environment, you're able to balance competing priorities while creating a positive employee experience.

WHEN YOU JOIN US

At Wallenius Wilhelmsen, we prioritize your well-being.  Our industry-leading benefits and perks are designed to help you thrive in your career and your life outside of work.  From affordable healthcare to well-being, we’ve got you covered.

• Choose from a range of low-cost health insurance options to support your well-being including medical, dental and vision after 30 days of employment
• Secure your financial future with an industry-leading company-matching 401(k) plan
• Company paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
• Explore career development with access to on-the-job training
• Access to exclusive discounts on attractions, automotive, travel and more!  

Starting salary range for this position is $75,000 - $90,000 per year.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Environmental conditions vary by location, including indoor and outdoor settings. Employees may encounter extreme temperatures, wetness, wind, fumes, dust particles and drafts.  Safety is our top priority, and we are dedicated to fostering a safety-first environment, ensuring all precautions are taken to protect our team in every working condition. 

ABOUT US  

Wallenius Wilhelmsen is the global leader in integrated vehicle transportation and logistics, supporting our customers across their supply chain, all the way from the factory to the end-customer.  Our ambition is to lead the way in transforming shipping and logistics. 

We transport and handle cars, tractors, trains, windmills, or even whole factories for some of the most well-known companies in the world. Our eyes will always be on delivering supreme quality in everything we do, while moving towards zero-emission logistics. We are powered by nearly 9,500 people, working on vessels and at ports, at vehicle and equipment processing centers in 28 countries. Together, we are building resilient, connected, data-driven, decarbonized solutions fit for the future. 

OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES 

We are a global group of people from diverse backgrounds and lifestyles. Wallenius Wilhelmsen is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to building a workplace where all contributors feel they can bring their best selves every day, learn from each other, and be appreciated. Our journey towards sustainable and integrated logistics compels us to attract people with diverse experiences, skills, and abilities.   

Apply today, and let’s keep the world and your career, moving together.

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Salary : $75,000 - $90,000