Human Resources Generalist II (Employee Relations)

Snohomish PUD•Everett, WA

9d•$93,677 - $117,097•Hybrid

About The Position

The HR Generalist II performs day to day Human Resources functions by providing a broad range of support to District staff while ensuring alignment with District values, strategic priorities and objectives. Performs a broad range of simple to moderate analytical and consultant duties in support of multiple Human Resource functions. Resolves simple to moderate human resources issues, escalating complex issues. Leads and acts as a consultant for various HR projects. Serves as contact for employees and responds to inquiries regarding HR programs and directives. Areas of responsibility include program development, implementation, and maintenance for one or more of the following functional areas with flexibility to support in any functional area as needed: Benefits, Compensation, Talent Acquisition, Talent Development, HR Information Systems, Leave Administration (including Workers Compensation), Labor Relations, Employee Relations, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, and other related HR functions. The Employee Relations HR Generalist serves as an integral member of the Human Resources department, dedicated to cultivating a collaborative and empathetic workplace culture. Core responsibilities include overseeing performance management, facilitating conflict resolution, and proactively partnering with managers to address employee concerns and foster a positive work environment. This role requires the execution of comprehensive and impartial investigations into matters such as harassment and discrimination, in collaboration with internal counsel, while offering expert guidance to business leaders. The ability to communicate clearly, maintain strict confidentiality, and effectively navigate complex situations is essential. The ideal candidate demonstrates a solution-oriented approach, adeptly handles challenging situations, builds trust across all levels of the organization, and displays strong emotional intelligence. Critical qualifications include exceptional interpersonal and problem-solving skills, adaptability, and superior written communication. Additional key responsibilities encompass building positive relationships, providing actionable recommendations on employee issues, and interpreting and administering District policies.

Requirements

Bachelors Degree in Business Administration, Human Resource Management, Public Administration, or a related field, AND Two (2) years of related Human Resources experience
Associate's Degree Business Administration, Human Resource Management, Public Administration, or a related field, AND Four (4) years of related Human Resources experience
Six (6) years of related Human Resources experience
Exceptional interpersonal and problem-solving skills
Adaptability
Superior written communication

Nice To Haves

Solution-oriented approach
Adeptly handles challenging situations
Builds trust across all levels of the organization
Strong emotional intelligence

Responsibilities

Overseeing performance management
Facilitating conflict resolution
Proactively partnering with managers to address employee concerns and foster a positive work environment
Executing comprehensive and impartial investigations into matters such as harassment and discrimination, in collaboration with internal counsel
Offering expert guidance to business leaders
Communicating clearly
Maintaining strict confidentiality
Effectively navigating complex situations
Building positive relationships
Providing actionable recommendations on employee issues
Interpreting and administering District policies
Program development, implementation, and maintenance for one or more of the following functional areas: Benefits, Compensation, Talent Acquisition, Talent Development, HR Information Systems, Leave Administration (including Workers Compensation), Labor Relations, Employee Relations, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, and other related HR functions