HR Generalist

Emtech, LLC; Centralia (WA); Remote; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Emtech, LLC is seeking a Human Resources Generalist in Washington with 5+ years of HR experience to support recruitment, onboarding, and employee relations. This role promotes a values-driven culture and requires ensuring compliance with federal/state laws while maintaining employee records.

You will manage benefits administration, HRIS data integrity, and performance processes. This position offers a remote work option and opportunities for professional growth within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of HR experience in a professional setting.
• Knowledge of HR policies, procedures, and employee relations.
• Degree in Human Resources or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Promotes and upholds Emtech's mission, vision, and core values.
• Serve as HR point of contact for policies and performance issues.
• Help ensure HR policies and procedures align with current laws and values.
• Bridge management and employee relations by addressing grievances.
• Partner with hiring managers for staffing needs and onboarding.
• Conduct benefits administration including enrollment and communications.
• Assist with HR reporting, audits, and HRIS maintenance.
• Support performance management and employee development initiatives.
• Assess training needs and monitor training programs.
• Maintain accurate employee records per laws and internal policy.
• Contribute to HR projects to boost engagement and retention.
• Provide regular reports to management using HR metrics.
• Ensure legal compliance across HR management.

Skills

HR generalist experience

People oriented

Driver's license

HRIS knowledge

Benefits administration

Multi-priority management

Active listening & negotiation

Interpersonal relationships

Labor law knowledge

HR degree preferred

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Job description

Human Resources Generalist

Please visit our website to learn more about Emtech and our values at www.emtechengineering.com

Position Summary

The HR Generalist is directly involved in all aspects of human resources practices and processes. The HR Generalist will play a pivotal role in supporting HR operations across the employee lifecycle — from recruitment and onboarding to employee relations, compliance, and benefits administration. People are our most important asset, and you’ll be directly involved in supporting and ensuring a productive workplace where everyone works to realize our established mission and objectives. Promoting Emtech’s corporate values and shaping a positive culture is a vital aspect of a complete HR Generalist job description and specification(s).

Responsibilities

• Promotes and upholds the Mission, Vision, and Core Values of Emtech, LLC in day-to-day activities.
• Serve as a trusted HR point of contact for employees and managers on HR policies, procedures, performance issues, and conflict resolution per Emtech’s Employee Manual.
• Help ensure HR policies, handbooks, and procedures align with current legal requirements and Emtech’s values-driven approach.
• Bridge management and employee relations by addressing demands, grievances or other issues
• Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and ensure a smooth, consistent onboarding experience
• Conduct benefits administration including enrollment, life events, and communication with carriers.
• Assist with HR reporting, audits, and HRIS maintenance to ensure data integrity.
• Support performance management processes and employee development initiatives.
• Assess training needs to apply and monitor training programs
• Maintain accurate employee records in compliance with federal/state employment laws and internal policy standards.
• Actively contribute to HR projects that enhance employee engagement, retention, and organizational effectiveness.
• Provide regular reports to management to support decision-making through HR metrics
• Ensure legal compliance throughout human resource management

Minimum Qualifications

• Proven working experience (5+ years) in Human Resources
• People oriented and results driven
• Hold a valid driver's license
• Knowledge of HRIS systems and databases
• Benefits Administration experience
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent active listening, negotiation, conflict resolution and presentation skills
• Competence to build and effectively manage interpersonal relationships at all levels of the company
• Knowledge of Federal/State labor law and HR best practices
• Degree in Human Resources or related field preferred

Work Environment

This position operates in a professional air-conditioned office environment with exposure to fluorescent and LED lighting as well as VDT illumination. Noise levels are low to moderate

Conditions of Employment

Must pass a pre-employment criminal background check.

This role is eligible for remote work

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement plan options
• Opportunities for professional growth within a values-centered organization

Why Emtech?

At Emtech, we intentionally cultivate an environment where employees feel supported, valued, and encouraged to grow. We believe work is about people — not just tasks — and we’re committed to creating opportunities where individuals thrive while contributing to our mission of empowering innovation and delivering exceptional service.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.