HR Generalist

Socket.dev; Puyallup (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Absher Construction in the Pacific Northwest is seeking an experienced Human Resources Generalist to join our HR team in Puyallup. You’ll manage benefits, leave administration, HRIS, onboarding, compliance, employee relations, and investigations while improving HR processes during a transition to ADP Workforce Now.

Reporting to the Director of Human Resources, you’ll partner with payroll, support managers, and engage employees across the organization to maintain accurate records and improve

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR or related field.
• Experience with benefits, leave administration, and HRIS management.
• Proven ability to handle employee relations, investigations and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage employee onboarding and offboarding, including orientations and changes.
• Maintain accurate HRIS records and employee data changes.
• Administer employee benefits programs and COBRA communications.
• Support 401(k)/ESOP administration and compliance.
• Administer protected leaves and accommodations; track eligibility and documentation.
• Provide guidance to managers on performance management and progressive discipline.
• Conduct employee relations investigations and respond to concerns.
• Ensure I-9 and E-Verify compliance; align with company policies.
• Collaborate with Payroll to ensure timely, accurate processing.
• Support employee engagement initiatives and communications.
• Identify opportunities to streamline HR workflows through technology.
• Assist with HR projects as needed.

Skills

HRIS management

Onboarding

Benefits administration

Leave administration

Compliance

Employee relations

Investigations

Payroll coordination

Policy development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

Job description

Celebrating 85 Years of Building With Purpose

At Absher Construction, we’re proud to celebrate over 85 years as one of the Pacific Northwest’s most respected general contractors. As a 100% employee-owned company, we believe our people are our greatest asset and we invest in them like it! From fully paid medical premiums for employees, to a generous PTO policy, 401(k) and ESOP retirement benefits, we offer a total rewards package that reflects the pride and ownership we bring to every project.

Absher Construction is looking for an experienced Human Resources Generalist to join our HR team in Puyallup! This role is a great fit for someone who enjoys the technical side of HR while still wanting to be a trusted resource for employees and leaders. You’ll have hands-on responsibility across benefits, leave administration, HRIS management, onboarding, compliance, employee relations, and investigations while helping us continue to improve how HR operates. We’re also in the middle of implementing ADP Workforce Now, so this person will play an important role in maintaining accurate employee information during the transition and helping us make better use of technology and more efficient HR processes going forward.

The HR Generalist reports to the Director of Human Resources and serves as a key resource for employees navigating benefits, leave, and other HR matters.

What You’ll Do

• Manage employee onboarding and offboarding, including orientations, pre- employment requirements, employee changes, and craft employee processes
• Maintain accurate employee records and HRIS information, including transfers, compensation changes, title changes, and other employee transactions
• Administer employee benefit programs, including enrollments, qualifying changes, COBRA correspondence, carrier communication, billing reconciliation, and open enrollment
• Support administration of 401(k) and ESOP plans, including employee changes, distributions, audit documentation, and compliance requirements
• Administer protected leaves and workplace accommodations, including determining eligibility, maintaining documentation, monitoring leave usage, and communicating with employees and managers
• Provide guidance to managers regarding performance management, documentation, progressive discipline, and performance improvement plans
• Conduct employee relations investigations involving complaints, policy violations, harassment, discrimination, and other workplace concerns
• Maintain compliance with I-9, E-Verify, employment laws, and company policies
• Partner with Payroll to ensure employee transactions are processed accurately and on time
• Support employee engagement initiatives, surveys, recognition programs, and communication efforts
• Identify opportunities to streamline HR processes and improve workflows through technology
• Assist with HR projects and other department needs as they arise