Human Resources Partner

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL)•Pullman, WA

5d•$76,050 - $112,385•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for an HR professional to join our team as a Human Resources Partner in Pullman, WA! In this role, you will coach employees and supervisors on various personnel topics, handle employee relations issues with utmost professionalism and confidentiality, develop and roll-out career ladders in partnership with subject matter experts, manage initiatives/projects to improve processes and procedures, recruit and hire the best employee-owners, teach and train employees and supervisors on standard HR processes and complex behavioral topics, and provide exceptional customer service to those you support. If you are passionate about providing top-notch support to employees and supervisors and solving complex problems, then this position may be the career for you! As a Human Resources Partner, a typical day might include the following: Facilitate meetings to resolve issues. Provide objective feedback, make recommendations on issues as appropriate for both individual employees and managers. Counsel employees and management by interpreting company culture, values and policy, and employment law promptly and accurately. Maintain current knowledge of relevant federal, state, and local regulations; maintain legal documentation. Maintain broad understanding of data relevant to HR area(s); manages reporting requests and interprets data for others. Work with management to help draft and supply updated and useful information such as reports, relevant policies, and/or disciplinary documents. Actively source and recruit, interview, and hire employees. Support Human Resources training efforts. Work independently using initiative to propose solutions to problems.

Requirements

B.A. or B.S. degree in Human Resources or related field
Minimum of four years experience within Human Resources or a related field
Knowledge of employment law and legal hiring practices and procedures
Excellent listening, interviewing and interpersonal skills
Strong analytical ability and problem resolution skills
Skills in investigating and successfully resolving Employee Relations situations
Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate discretion in handling sensitive information and data
Demonstrated ability to handle/prioritize tasks
Ability to work independently within a team environment
Proficient knowledge of MS Office and familiarity with an HRIS system and processes

Nice To Haves

PHR/SPHR and/or SHRM certification
HR Generalist Experience

Responsibilities

Coach employees and supervisors on various personnel topics
Handle employee relations issues with utmost professionalism and confidentiality
Develop and roll-out career ladders in partnership with subject matter experts
Manage initiatives/projects to improve processes and procedures
Recruit and hire the best employee-owners
Teach and train employees and supervisors on standard HR processes and complex behavioral topics
Provide exceptional customer service to those you support
Facilitate meetings to resolve issues
Provide objective feedback, make recommendations on issues as appropriate for both individual employees and managers
Counsel employees and management by interpreting company culture, values and policy, and employment law promptly and accurately
Maintain current knowledge of relevant federal, state, and local regulations; maintain legal documentation
Maintain broad understanding of data relevant to HR area(s); manages reporting requests and interprets data for others
Work with management to help draft and supply updated and useful information such as reports, relevant policies, and/or disciplinary documents
Actively source and recruit, interview, and hire employees
Support Human Resources training efforts
Work independently using initiative to propose solutions to problems