Senior Culture & People Generalist
About The Position
Digital Control Incorporated (DCI) is the world’s leading supplier of underground locating and steering products for the horizontal directional drilling (HDD) industry. Since the introduction of this revolutionary technology 30 years ago, Digital Control has been at the forefront of trenchless technologies that enable the efficient installation of underground utilities such as fiber optic, telecom, gas, and water lines world-wide. DCI’s products are valued for their durable design, ease of use and uncompromising commitment to customer service. DCI is seeking a Senior Culture and People Generalist in Kent, WA to join our small and dynamic team! This role will function as a true Senior Culture & People generalist with a strong interest in working and learning across all areas of HR processes. If people would describe you as someone with uncompromising integrity, low ego, flexible team player, handles the grey areas of life and is overall a teachable/willing/cool/fun person, we want to hear from you! We like to have fun and not take ourselves so seriously, hopefully you do too :)
Requirements
- 6+ years of progressive HR generalist or HR business partner experience, including direct experience handling employee relations, performance management, compensation, organizational development, and employee engagement initiatives.
- High emotional intelligence and emotional maturity, with the ability to remain grounded, approachable, and solutions-oriented in challenging situations.
- Experience supporting or administering Learning Management Systems (LMS) and coordinating employee training and development programs.
- PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification required.
- Demonstrated ability to influence and build trust with employees and leaders at all levels of the organization.
- Strong working knowledge of federal and state employment laws, HR compliance, benefits, compensation practices, and HR best practices; exposure to global HR operations strongly preferred.
- Proven ability to navigate sensitive conversations, manage ambiguity, and balance employee advocacy with business priorities.
- Strong interpersonal skills, a collaborative mindset, and a good sense of humor that contributes positively to team culture and employee relationships.
- Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision-making skills with a proactive and solutions-oriented mindset.
- Excellent communication, responsiveness, follow-through, and organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- Demonstrated initiative, adaptability, and the capacity to help evolve and scale HR practices in a growing organization.
- A collaborative, low-ego team player who values transparency, accountability, and continuous learning.
Responsibilities
- Partner closely with leadership, managers, and employees to provide strategic guidance on employee relations, performance management, coaching, and organizational effectiveness.
- Lead and support complex employee relations matters, conducting investigations, facilitating difficult conversations, and driving timely, balanced resolutions.
- Contribute to and help scale HR programs and initiatives focused on retention, engagement, learning & development, leadership development, and organizational growth.
- Administer and help optimize the company’s Learning Management System (LMS), including training assignments, reporting, compliance tracking, and employee development initiatives.
- Partner with leaders to identify training needs and support the development, coordination, and delivery of employee learning and development programs.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with ownership, leadership, payroll, accounting, legal counsel, and external partners to align people strategies with business objectives.
- Support and influence company-wide compensation planning and annual compensation review processes.
- Drive employee performance and recognition initiatives that reinforce company culture and accountability.
- Provide leadership support across recruiting, onboarding, benefits administration, wellness initiatives, leave management, internship programs, and global employee programs.
- Participate in and help strengthen workplace safety initiatives and company safety committee efforts.
- Serve as a trusted advisor and culture ambassador while maintaining a high degree of professionalism, confidentiality, and credibility across the organization.
- Provide occasional operational support in partnership with Office and Facilities functions as needed.
Benefits
- Unparalleled health benefits (PPO plan with no deductibles, no co-pays, DCI covers 99% of costs)
- Quarterly bonuses
- Professional development
- 401k match (3% match from DCI regardless of participation, 5% maximum match, 100% vested immediately)
- 22 days PTO
- Parental leave
- Company covers 100% of payroll taxes for state family medical leave
- 11 annual paid holidays plus 1 floating holiday
- Winter break (we are closed the last week of each year)
- Monthly catered lunches
- Fully stocked snack area
- Sporting tickets
- Wellness competitions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
