HR Generalist

Role Summary

The HR Generalist will use their detail oriented, accurate approach to support an amazing overall employee experience. This role will support various HR programs and processes as well as our employees and ensure compliance with HR policies and regulations. This role will have accountability for maintaining areas such as employee on/offboarding and changes, HR program administration, compensation administration, talent development, as well as HR systems, processes and workflows, compliance, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Support HR programs and processes while ensuring a positive employee experience, effective coordination with stakeholders, and timely system updates.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records in compliance with data protection laws.
• Respond to employee questions via the HR inbox, in person or phone in a compliant, timely and courteous manner, providing guidance on company policies, benefits, and programs.
• Process new hires, terminations, employee changes, and general employee database maintenance in HR system, in coordination with stakeholder teams such as Payroll, Site Ops, IT, and Training.
• Help maintain and optimize HR Business Processes, People Operations workflows, and documentation so they are accurate, efficient and easy to understand.
• Partner with the overall People and Culture Team, ensuring handoffs and processes are seamlessly executed and continuously improved.
• May assist with the development and implementation of HR programs and initiatives, such as talent development, recognition, and wellness.
• May support benefits administration, including change reporting, reconciling invoices for payment, communicating benefits information, processing leave requests.
• Support talent development and people partner teams and programs which may include employee relations activities, learning and development programs, compensation planning, and employee engagement.
• Stay updated on the latest HR trends and best practices and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
• Assist with basic reporting and audits of workforce data and SOX compliance.
• Promote a positive, inclusive work culture and employee well-being.
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor‚Äôs Degree, or equivalent experience
• Required: 2+ years‚Äô experience in a Human Resources or related function
• Required: Foundational knowledge of HR policies and processes, as well as state and federal employment related laws
• Required: Strong verbal and written communication skills and a customer-focused approach
• Required: Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Required: Strong attention to detail, as well as administrative, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Required: Ability to anticipate problems before they happen and seek ways to continuously improve our work
• Required: Ability to prioritize and achieve results in a fast-paced environment
• Required: Ability to think critically and be solution-oriented
• Required: Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality with sensitive/private information
• Required: Effective presentation skills, small groups
• Required: Good negotiation and conflict resolution skills as well as excellent interpersonal skills
• Required: Experience with MS Office including Power Point, Word, Excel and Outlook

Education

• Bachelor‚Äôs Degree, or equivalent experience

Additional Requirements

• Seattle location based, hybrid onsite
• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs.