HR Generalist

Aero Precision • Lakewood, WA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Aero Precision is building its HR function following a recent asset purchase. The HR Generalist will establish HR infrastructure, systems, and processes for two companies with employees in Washington and Florida. The role supports the full workforce, including manufacturing and production as well as accounting, finance, sales, marketing, engineering, IT, and administrative teams. Initial priorities include setting up Paylocity, creating employee files and workflows, developing an employee handbook and core policies, and implementing onboarding, leave, safety, and compliance processes across both states.

Reporting to the Director of Human Resources, this hands-on generalist role spans HR department setup, HRIS and payroll support, recruiting and onboarding, employee relations, training, organizational development, safety, benefits, leave administration, and compliance. The position is onsite at the Lakewood, Washington facility, with a primary Monday-through-Friday schedule and occasional early morning, evening, or weekend shifts as operations expand.

Requirements

• 3 to 5 years of experience as an HR Generalist covering the full range of HR functions.
• Working knowledge of Washington State employment law, including Washington Paid Family and Medical Leave, paid sick leave, and wage and hour rules.
• Working knowledge of federal employment law, including FMLA, FLSA, and I-9 compliance.
• Experience with an HRIS, including employee records, payroll support, and reporting.
• Payroll processing or payroll support experience.
• Accuracy in data entry and record keeping.
• Discretion with confidential information.
• Clear written and verbal communication.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Must meet the stated U.S.-person eligibility requirements for access to information subject to U.S. export control laws.
• Must not be prohibited from possessing firearms or ammunition under applicable federal or Washington law.
• Ability to work onsite at the Lakewood, Washington facility.

Nice To Haves

• Paylocity experience.
• Multi-state HR experience, including Florida employment law.
• Experience supporting both manufacturing and professional or administrative employees.
• Experience setting up an HR function or supporting an acquisition or integration.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• SHRM-CP, PHR, or similar certification.
• Bilingual in English and Vietnamese.

Responsibilities

• Build HR infrastructure for two companies, including employee files, workflows, forms, and standard operating procedures.
• Configure Paylocity, including employee records, job codes, and onboarding workflows.
• Draft and roll out policies, procedures, and employee handbooks that meet Washington and Florida requirements.
• Maintain accurate employee records in Paylocity.
• Serve as payroll backup by reviewing timecards, processing changes, and supporting multi-state payroll processing.
• Pull reports for audits, compliance, and leadership requests.
• Maintain physical and digital personnel files in line with retention requirements.
• Post openings, pre-screen applicants, schedule interviews, and prepare offer letters for production, professional, and administrative roles.
• Coordinate background checks, drug screening, and E-Verify; complete and maintain Forms I-9.
• Run new-hire orientation for production, professional, and administrative employees in both states.
• Serve as a first point of contact for employee questions and concerns.
• Advise supervisors and managers on coaching, documentation, and performance improvement plans, escalating issues to the Director of HR as needed.
• Assist with investigations, performance reviews, and terminations.
• Coordinate and track required and job-specific training.
• Support performance management, engagement, and retention initiatives.
• Help develop job descriptions, organizational charts, and career paths across departments.
• Partner with operations on safety programs, training, and incident follow-up.
• Manage workers’ compensation claims and maintain OSHA logs for both states.
• Administer leaves of absence, including FMLA, Washington Paid Family and Medical Leave, and disability.
• Support benefits administration, open enrollment, and ACA and EEO-1 reporting.
• Maintain compliance with federal, Washington, and Florida employment laws.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with 80% employer-paid coverage for the employee and dependents.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• 401(k) with 6% company match.
• 3 weeks of paid time off.
• 12 paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed