HR Generalist

PENINSULA TRUCK LINES INC•Federal Way, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The HR Generalist provides comprehensive human resources support across multiple functional areas including employee relations, recruitment, onboarding, payroll support, benefits administration, labor relations, performance management, and compliance. This role supports both represented and non‑represented employees and serves as a key partner to employees, supervisors, and union representatives to ensure consistent application of policies, collective bargaining agreements, and employment laws.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
3-5 years of human resources experience in a generalist role
Knowledge of payroll fundamentals, wage and hour laws, and HRIS systems
Experience working in a unionized or partially unionized environment
Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with discretion

Nice To Haves

HR certification (PHR, SHRM-CP, or equivalent)
Experience supporting multi-state payroll or timekeeping systems
Direct experience administering collective bargaining agreements and grievances

Responsibilities

Serve as a primary point of contact for employee HR inquiries related to policies, procedures, benefits, payroll, leave, and workplace concerns
Support employee relations matters including performance management, corrective action, investigations, and conflict resolution, in partnership with HR leadership
Ensure consistent and equitable application of HR policies, procedures, and collective bargaining agreement (CBA) provisions
Assist with full‑cycle recruitment including job postings, resume screening, interview coordination, and offer preparation
Coordinate new hire onboarding, orientation, and completion of required employment documentation
Ensure union seniority, job bidding, and posting requirements are followed where applicable
Serve as backup support for payroll processing, including data entry, audits, and validation of hours, pay rates, premiums, and deductions
Review payroll reports for accuracy, resolve discrepancies, and respond to employee payroll inquiries
Ensure wage, hour, and payroll practices comply with federal, state, local, and union contract requirements
Maintain accurate employee data in HRIS, timekeeping, and payroll systems
Support benefits administration including enrollments, changes, and employee inquiries for health, retirement, and voluntary benefit programs
Coordinate and track leaves of absence (FMLA, state leaves, ADA accommodations, and CBA‑related leaves)
Act as a liaison between employees, unions, and third‑party vendors as needed
Administer and interpret collective bargaining agreements in collaboration with HR leadership
Serve as an HR resource for union‑represented employees and steward interactions
Support labor negotiations preparation through data gathering, costing, and compliance tracking
Maintain accurate, confidential personnel records and required documentation
Support compliance with employment laws (FLSA, FMLA, EEO, ADA, NLRA, wage and hour laws)
Assist with audits, reporting, and regulatory inquiries
Support performance management, progressive discipline, and documentation practices
Assist with training coordination and employee development initiatives
Promote employee engagement, culture, and retention efforts
Assist in developing, updating, and communicating HR policies and procedures
Identify opportunities for HR process improvements, efficiency, and compliance
Participate in HR projects and organizational initiatives as assigned