HR Generalist

Hermanson Company • Kent, WA

63d • $90,000 - $110,000

About The Position

The HR Generalist supports a complex, fast-paced mechanical construction organization with union employees and non-union employees across 17 unions, nationwide. This role provides hands-on HR support across employee relations, performance management, recruiting, compliance, HR systems, and employee lifecycle administration. This position requires sound judgment, strong labor-law knowledge, people operations experience and the ability to balance risk management with practical business needs in a regulated, project-based environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of progressive HR Generalist experience.
• Maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion with sensitive information.
• Strong knowledge of labor and employment law.
• Proven experience handling employee relations, investigations, and performance management.
• High attention to detail and strong documentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting union and non-union workforces.
• Experience with AAP/OFCCP compliance.
• HR systems experience with D365, ADP, Greenhouse, LMS, or SharePoint.
• SHRM-CP or PHR/SPHR certification.

Responsibilities

• Process new hires, rehires, transfers, promotions, demotions, status changes, leaves, and terminations accurately and timely in Microsoft Dynamics 365 HRIS and ADP.
• Participate in onboarding activities, including offer letters, pre-employment requirements, orientation scheduling, and first-day readiness.
• Ensure completion and retention of I-9s, background checks, drug screens, and required onboarding documentation.
• Maintain accurate employee records and data integrity across Microsoft D365 HRIS & ADP.
• Support offboarding processes, including exit interviews.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee relations issues, including policy interpretation, workplace concerns, corrective action, and performance issues.
• Conduct prompt, thorough, and legally defensible investigations into complaints involving harassment, discrimination, retaliation and policy violations.
• Prepare investigation summaries, findings, and recommendations; escalate matters appropriately.
• Advise managers and field leaders on best practices to reduce risk while maintaining accountability.
• Respond to employee and manager HR inquiries with accuracy and professionalism.
• Support HR reporting, metrics, and dashboards as needed.
• Participate in HR projects, initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Serve as a consistent, credible HR presence for both office and field operations.
• Maintain a strong working knowledge of federal, state, and local labor and employment laws, including FLSA, ADA, FMLA, EEO, and Washington State labor laws.
• Support Affirmative Action Plan (AAP) administration, documentation, data requests, and audit readiness.
• Assist with EEO-1 reporting, internal audits, and compliance initiatives.
• Assist with administration of the Gallup Employee Engagement Survey.
• Partner with managers to interpret engagement results and develop actionable improvement plans.

Benefits

• Competitive pay with bonus opportunities
• Medical, prescription, dental & vision coverage with zero to low weekly premiums
• 401(k) with discretionary company match
• Generous paid time off (vacation, sick time, and paid holidays)
• Disability income protection
• Life insurance for employees and eligible dependents
• Optional added protection with critical illness and accident plans
• Career growth & development opportunities
• In-house training programs
• Certificate & tuition reimbursement
• Wellness program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level