HR Generalist

BradyPLUS•Kent, WA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The HR Generalist provides HR and general administrative support to approximately 88 employees across Washington, Oregon, and Alaska, and approximately 45 employees in California. Based onsite at the Kent, Washington branch, the role supports BradyPLUS management and employees across a broad range of HR processes, employee support, compliance activities, and administrative responsibilities. It reports to the HR Supervisor. Remote work is not available because the role requires consistent onsite HR support and local employee accessibility. Occasional travel by car or airplane to other assigned and supported locations may be required, typically no more than once per quarter. The position supports the employee lifecycle, recruiting and requisition processes, HRIS and ADP systems, employee records, employee relations, performance management, leaves and ADA matters, benefits, workers’ compensation and safety, time and attendance, payroll, compensation programs, employee communications, compliance, engagement events, general administration, reporting, and operational site support. The role also performs other duties and special projects as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
At least 2 years of HR, administrative, or employee-facing support experience required.
Ability to retain confidential information and exercise sound judgment, discretion, and professionalism in sensitive situations.
Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
Strong documentation, recordkeeping, follow-up, written communication, and verbal communication skills.
Strong organization and attention to detail, with the ability to prioritize and complete multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
Analytical ability to identify issues, recommend practical solutions, and adapt to changing business needs.
Emotional intelligence, initiative, and a professional, service-oriented approach.
Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with employees, managers, and cross-functional partners in person and electronically.
Ability to work onsite daily and travel occasionally to supported locations as business needs require.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, use a computer and office equipment, communicate verbally and in writing, and occasionally lift or carry office materials.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
Previous HR experience supporting more than 150 employees.
Experience supporting a multi-site or multi-state employee population.
Working knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws, HR compliance practices, and related best practices.
Experience supporting employee relations matters, confidential employee concerns, or workplace investigations.
Experience with HRIS, payroll or timekeeping, reporting, databases, or cloud-based systems; ADP Workforce Now, Workforce Management, or Dayforce experience is preferred.
Experience working in a fast-paced, growing company.
Experience presenting information to small or medium-sized audiences.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and support onboarding and offboarding, including new hire tracking, start dates, communications, files, ADP entry, orientation, I-9 and E-Verify completion, post-hire follow-up, internal transfers, temporary associate processes, resignation and termination documentation, final paycheck notices, exit surveys, and backfill discussions.
Assist with requisition processes, including headcount requests, job description templates, par level review, staff rosters and pay review, compensation requests, approval coordination, Avature entry, and communications with Talent Acquisition and business leaders.
Serve as the local HRIS resource for ADP Workforce Now, Workforce Management, and related employee data processes; help managers and employees with system navigation, employee changes, status changes, onboarding data, enrollment information, reporting, and basic training.
Maintain personnel, medical, onboarding, leave, discipline, and offboarding files according to company processes, filing standards, and confidentiality requirements.
Respond to employee concerns and conduct or support investigations involving topics such as discrimination, harassment, wage and hour issues, policy application, attendance, conduct, and workplace expectations; document concerns and involve Corporate HR when appropriate.
Assist managers with performance reviews, goals, merit processes, sales plan letters, and progressive discipline documentation, including preparing, issuing, collecting, and filing relevant records.
Guide managers and employees through leave options, FMLA, personal leave, disability insurance, The Hartford processes, ADA requests, modified duty, return-to-work restrictions, ADP status changes, benefit deduction repayment plans, and return follow-up.
Act as a local liaison between employees and the Corporate Benefits team; assist with benefits questions, new hire benefits dashboards, ADP enrollment data, benefit guides and pricing sheets, 401(k) resources, and general employee support.
Support workers’ compensation and safety processes, including claims, coordination with the Workers’ Compensation team, Zurich carrier information, nurse triage, Origami notifications, incident reporting, post-accident drug screening, reasonable suspicion documentation, motor vehicle accident determinations, return-to-work communication, safety training, injury trend review, and branch safety initiatives.
Support managers with biweekly payroll-related items, Workforce Management processes, and time and attendance responsibilities.
Provide administrative support for bonus and compensation processes, including incentive plans, commissions, merit increases, wage adjustments, and off-cycle compensation requests.
Create, edit, and distribute employee correspondence, welcome and separation emails, announcements, flyers, service award communications, manager updates, and other HR communications.
Support compliance with company policies, EEO, FLSA, applicable employment laws, labor law postings, document retention expectations, union or CBA awareness where applicable, and consistent use of HR policies and procedures.
Assist with planning and supporting employee events and meetings, including holiday events, celebrations, staff meetings, fundraising and charity initiatives, service awards, quarterly events, recognition, presentations, and event communications.
Provide general branch and HR administrative support, including LMS assistance, employee resources, SharePoint entries, template maintenance, slide preparation, document organization, and other location-specific needs.
Create, run, and maintain ADP reports, trackers, rosters, and other HR reporting tools to support data accuracy, leadership decisions, compliance, staffing review, and HR operations.
Stay connected with local leaders and employees, maintain awareness of branch operations, observe workflows as needed, and use that understanding to provide practical HR support and strengthen manager partnerships.
Perform additional duties, reporting, administrative support, and special projects as assigned.