We are looking for an experienced HR Generalist to support a broad range of human resources functions for a Contract position based in Tacoma, Washington. This role partners closely with HR leadership to address employee relations matters, support compliant HR operations, and strengthen day-to-day guidance for managers and staff. The position also plays a key part in hiring, onboarding, leave administration, benefits coordination, and maintaining accurate personnel records in a fast-moving environment.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with HR leadership on sensitive employee relations issues, including workplace concerns, documentation, and follow-up actions.
• Assist with workplace reviews and internal fact-finding processes while maintaining thorough, organized, and confidential records.
• Help address complaints and grievance matters by tracking details, preparing documentation, and supporting timely resolution efforts.
• Prepare recurring employee relations and labor-related reports for leadership review on established reporting schedules.
• Support labor negotiation planning by organizing background materials, maintaining records, and assisting with preparation activities.
• Administer leave programs and related processes, including family and medical leave requests, while helping ensure policy and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate benefits administration activities such as enrollments, renewals, status updates, and annual open enrollment support.
• Contribute to recruitment and onboarding efforts by screening candidates, supporting hiring decisions, and facilitating new employee orientation.
• Maintain personnel files, process employee job and compensation changes, and conduct audits to help ensure compliance with federal and state requirements.
• Assist with manager training, performance evaluation process improvements, salary review support, and other HR projects as assigned.