Human Resources Partner - Employee Relations

Skookum•Bremerton, WA

3d•$39 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

Tessera is hiring a Human Resources Partner to provide HR support to approximately 300 employees in Bremerton, Washington. The position serves as an HR subject matter lead for a cross-functional team led by a Regional Vice-President and collaborates with Tessera HR professionals to identify problems, establish preventative systems, and continuously improve processes. The role supports employee relations, conflict resolution, labor relations, training, and employment-law compliance, with an emphasis on responsiveness to business needs and serving a diverse workforce, including people with disabilities. The HR Partner works with employees, managers, union representatives, and other stakeholders on HR matters; maintains personnel records and reports in Workday; supports labor contract implementation and union negotiations; and assists with leave administration, accommodation, performance management, investigations, grievances, discipline, and employment documentation. The role also contributes to training, compliance, employee engagement, recruitment and onboarding activities, unemployment claims, and coordination with payroll and vocational support staff. Travel to Tessera sites is required, and the employee may occasionally need to support employees in different time zones. The position is full-time, non-exempt, and scheduled Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with flexible start and end times based on scheduling needs. Compensation is $38.54–$44.68 per hour. Tessera describes itself as a mission-driven national nonprofit and government contractor focused on creating employment opportunities for people with disabilities and veterans.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources.
3–5 years of experience in Human Resources, Employee Relations, Social Services, Education, or Disability Support Services.
A combination of previous experience and education may be considered.
Knowledge of and ability to apply local and federal labor laws and regulations and general Human Resources standards.
Proficiency with HRIS systems.
Valid state driver’s license and ability to obtain and maintain coverage under Tessera’s insurance.
Ability to obtain and maintain applicable security clearances and installation access; a background check and E-Verify will be conducted.
A REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or an acceptable alternative, such as a U.S. passport or military ID, is required for access to a federal military installation.
Ability to travel to Tessera sites.
Ability to occasionally support employees in different time zones.

Nice To Haves

Previous Workday experience is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide professional customer service and maintain effective working relationships with employees, colleagues, unions, other agencies, and community members.
Support new employees’ transition to Tessera’s culture and position expectations.
Communicate and assist with training on HR policies, procedures, laws, standards, and government regulations.
Maintain working relationships with union officials and support implementation of labor contract policies concerning wages, hours, and working conditions.
Maintain and process personnel records and reports in Workday; process employment-status changes, enter or retrieve data, prepare reports, verify records, document adjustments, and maintain confidentiality.
Monitor, maintain, and update worksite posters to support compliance with federal and state regulations.
Participate in problem-solving and conflict resolution; interpret and apply HR rules and policies fairly and assist managers with employee relations, union issues, classification, performance management, grievances, leaves, accommodations, fitness-for-duty coordination, employee development, discipline, terminations, and reductions in force.
Review requests for exceptions to Tessera policy and make recommendations.
Investigate grievances, complaints, and appeals; prepare documentation and recommend Tessera’s position; work with employees, representatives, supervisors, managers, and legal counsel to resolve matters.
Assist with or administer leave requests under FMLA, ADA, and state and local leave laws.
Support the Regional Vice-President and Project Manager with union negotiations, drafting memoranda of understanding, and building relationships with union representatives.
Work with supervisors and managers on disciplinary actions; write or edit disciplinary actions, performance improvement plans, and other formal documentation.
Maintain HR subject-matter proficiency and continuing education; recommend approaches and process improvements to the HR Director, Senior HR Partner, and HR team.
Assist managers and supervisors with occupational medical requirements, including arranging testing clinics, issuing vouchers, and answering questions.
Participate in evaluating and developing HR and cross-functional team goals.
Assist the Regional Vice-President and managers with Department of Labor compliance, including SCA, DBA, and FLSA requirements.
Support alignment between Tessera’s and employees’ goals and safeguard Tessera’s position.
Demonstrate and support Tessera’s culture and commitment to excellence.
Assess employee morale and suggest improvements to the Project Manager and Regional Vice-President.
Coordinate with employees’ designated Vocational Specialists and supervisors regarding concerns or employee relations issues related to disabilities.
Identify and recommend training topics and resources; assist with or conduct presentations and training such as Supervisor Toolkit, New Supervisor Training, Respectful Workplace, Diversity and Inclusion, and Anti-Harassment.
Complete exit interviews for voluntary terminations and enter them into the HRIS; assist with coordinating the annual Employee Engagement Survey.
Assist managers and supervisors with the reasonable-suspicion drug screening process.
Process unemployment claim appeals and participate in unemployment claim hearings.
Work with managers, supervisors, and recruiters to update job descriptions.
Coordinate mandatory Employee Assistance Program referrals and documentation.
May represent Tessera at job fairs and outreach activities and assist with onboarding paperwork, required forms, and the I-9/E-Verify process.
Assist Payroll by explaining payroll discrepancies or policies and completing employment verifications.
Participate in departmental and cross-functional team meetings and projects.
Occasionally support employees in different time zones and travel to Tessera sites.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Short-term disability insurance
Elective 401(k) plan with a 3% employer discretionary contribution after 90 days of employment
Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care
11 paid federal holidays
Accrual of 12 paid vacation days
Paid sick leave
Potential shared-earning bonus
Tuition assistance after one year of employment
Potential scholarships for qualified dependents
Professional development, certifications, and training opportunities
Verizon wireless discount
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness program
Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility for full-time employees