HR Generalist

Absher Construction•Puyallup, WA

9d•$38 - $50•Onsite

About The Position

Absher Construction is seeking an experienced HR Generalist to join its HR team in Puyallup. The role has hands-on responsibility across benefits, leave administration, HRIS management, onboarding, compliance, employee relations, and investigations, while helping improve HR operations. Absher is implementing ADP Workforce Now, and the HR Generalist will help maintain accurate employee information during the transition and support more effective use of technology and efficient HR processes. Reporting to the Director of Human Resources, the HR Generalist serves as a key resource for employees navigating benefits, leave, and other HR matters. The role has substantial ownership of HR administration and benefits, as well as leave and accommodations, employee relations, compliance, and employee experience responsibilities. The position offers opportunities to develop expertise and take on increasing responsibility, with potential growth into a Senior HR Generalist role and, longer term, HR management. The position is primarily performed in an office environment, with occasional jobsite visits. It requires frequent computer use and sitting, along with walking, standing, bending, and reaching. Occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds may be required, and employees must comply with applicable safety requirements in the office or at jobsites.

Requirements

At least 5 years of related Human Resources experience.
Strong working knowledge of employment laws and HR compliance requirements.
Experience administering employee benefits.
Strong knowledge of protected leave and accommodation processes.
Experience supporting employee relations, investigations, and performance management.
Strong HRIS experience.
Proficiency with Microsoft 365, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and SharePoint.
Strong organization and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to build trust and rapport with employees and leaders at all levels.
Strong judgment and discretion when handling confidential or sensitive matters.
Comfort learning new technology and identifying opportunities to improve processes.

Nice To Haves

ADP Workforce Now experience.
Bachelor’s degree or Human Resources certification.

Responsibilities

Manage employee onboarding and offboarding, including orientations, pre-employment requirements, employee changes, and craft employee processes.
Maintain accurate employee records and HRIS information, including transfers, compensation changes, title changes, and other employee transactions.
Administer employee benefit programs, including enrollments, qualifying changes, COBRA correspondence, carrier communication, billing reconciliation, and open enrollment.
Support administration of 401(k) and ESOP plans, including employee changes, distributions, audit documentation, and compliance requirements.
Administer protected leaves and workplace accommodations, including determining eligibility, maintaining documentation, monitoring leave usage, and communicating with employees and managers.
Advise managers on performance management, documentation, progressive discipline, and performance improvement plans.
Conduct employee relations investigations involving complaints, policy violations, harassment, discrimination, and other workplace concerns.
Maintain compliance with I-9, E-Verify, employment laws, and company policies.
Partner with Payroll to ensure employee transactions are processed accurately and on time.
Support employee engagement initiatives, surveys, recognition programs, and communications.
Identify opportunities to streamline HR processes and improve workflows through technology.
Assist with HR projects and other department needs as they arise.