Human Resource Generalist

Ste. Michelle Wine Estates • Woodinville, WA

5d • $30 - $39

About The Position

Ste. Michelle Wine Estates (SMWE) is hiring a Human Resource Generalist in Woodinville, Washington. The role supports the tasting room and events teams throughout the employee experience, from recruiting and onboarding to ongoing HR support. It is suited to someone who enjoys working with people, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is interested in using technology and AI in HR.

The Generalist serves as a day-to-day HR resource for employees and managers and supports full-cycle employment for hourly and some salaried employees. The position also coordinates onboarding, supports employee relations and performance management, contributes to employee engagement and organizational effectiveness, and provides administrative and project support for HR and business initiatives.

Requirements

• 2–4 years of progressively responsible HR experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate with employees, candidates, and managers.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships across the organization.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriately handle sensitive employee information.
• History of responsible use of alcohol and other appropriate conduct, and fitness to be licensed, permitted, and/or certified by state or local regulatory bodies.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting employees in a retail or hospitality environment.
• Union experience.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Comfort learning and using HR technology, AI, and automation tools.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a day-to-day HR resource for employees and managers in a tasting room and events environment, answering questions about company policies, benefits, HR systems, payroll, timekeeping, and other programs.
• Manage full-cycle employment for hourly and some salaried employees, including recruiting, compensation review, performance management, employee relations, organizational development, and employee coaching.
• Coordinate new-hire and onboarding activities, including preparing offer letters and new-hire materials, coordinating schedules with managers, developing orientation content, and completing follow-up activities.
• Support employee relations and performance management, including documentation, employee questions and concerns, and manager support, with guidance from HR leadership as needed.
• Support department business needs and apply an understanding of strategy to help leaders identify, diagnose, and address organizational gaps.
• Assist with employee engagement activities, events, and other efforts that support employee experience, retention, and workplace culture.
• Use AI, automation, and other technology tools to support recruiting and HR processes and identify opportunities to improve day-to-day efficiency.
• Provide administrative and project support for HR initiatives and other business or facility needs as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription health care coverage, eligible on the date of hire for full-time employees.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Employee wine discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED