HR Generalist

Wallenius Wilhelmsen; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Training and development

Employee discounts

Job summary

Wallenius Wilhelmsen seeks an HR Generalist to partner with managers and employees, guiding employee relations, performance management, workforce planning and policy interpretation. You will support onboarding, development, retention, and offboarding while ensuring compliance with employment laws and company policies.

As a key culture steward, you’ll manage HR programs, reports, and analytics, collaborating across locations to drive business goals and a positive employee experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 3–5 years of progressive HR experience or equivalent
• Strong knowledge of employee relations, performance management and HR policies
• Familiarity with employment laws and HR best practices
• Ability to build trusted relationships with employees and leaders across locations and levels
• Excellent communication, organizational and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

• Serve as HR partner to managers and employees on employee relations, performance and policy interpretation
• Support full employee lifecycle including onboarding, development, retention and offboarding
• Advise leaders on HR practices while ensuring compliance with federal, state and local laws
• Collaborate with leaders to support organizational goals through engagement and talent initiatives
• Facilitate employee and labor relations matters and resolve issues per policy
• Administer HR programs (benefits, payroll support, leave, wellbeing, return-to-work)
• Maintain HR systems, records, reporting and analytics to improve processes and experiences

Skills

Employee relations

Performance management

HR policies

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

HRIS

Microsoft Office

Workforce reporting tools

Job description

As our HR Generalist, you'll serve as a trusted partner to managers and employees, providing expert guidance on employee relations, performance management, workforce planning, and organizational initiatives. In this role, you'll help translate business objectives into effective people strategies while ensuring compliance with employment laws, company policies, and HR best practices.You'll play a key role in shaping workplace culture, supporting organizational growth, and ensuring employees have the tools and support they need to succeed.This is an on-site role located in Taoma, WAApplicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.WHAT YOU'LL DO• Serve as a trusted HR partner to managers and employees, providing guidance on employee relations, performance management, workplace concerns, and policy interpretation.• Support the full employee lifecycle, including workforce planning, onboarding, development, retention, and offboarding activities.• Advise leaders on HR best practices while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.• Partner with business leaders to support organizational goals through employee engagement, change management, talent initiatives, and workforce planning.• Facilitate employee relations and labor relations matters, helping resolve issues fairly, consistently, and in alignment with company policies.• Administer HR programs and processes, including benefits, compensation, payroll support, leave administration, wellbeing initiatives, and return-to-work programs.• Maintain HR systems, records, reporting, and analytics while identifying opportunities to improve processes, policies, and the overall employee experience.WHAT YOU'LL NEED• Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of progressive HR experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience• Strong knowledge of employee relations, performance management, employment law, HR policies, and human resources best practices.• Ability to build trusted relationships and effectively collaborate with employees, leaders, and stakeholders across multiple locations and organizational levels.• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, with strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, HRIS platforms, and workforce reporting tools, with a strong attention to detail and accuracy.• Ability to manage confidential and sensitive information with professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment.EVEN BETTER IF YOU HAVE• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification.• Experience supporting unionized workforces and labor relations activitiesABOUT YOUYou're a people-focused HR professional who enjoys building relationships, solving challenges, and helping employees and leaders do their best work. You communicate confidently, handle sensitive situations with professionalism and discretion, and bring a practical, solutions-oriented approach to everything you do. In a fast-paced environment, you're able to balance competing priorities while creating a positive employee experience.WHEN YOU JOIN USAt Wallenius Wilhelmsen, we prioritize your well-being. Our industry-leading benefits and perks are designed to help you thrive in your career and your life outside of work. From affordable healthcare to well-being, we’ve got you covered.• Choose from a range of low-cost health insurance options to support your well-being including medical, dental and vision starting first day of employment• Secure your financial future with an industry-leading company-matching 401(k) plan• Company paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability• Explore career development with access to on-the-job training• Access to exclusive discounts on attractions, automotive, travel and more!Starting salary range for this position is $75,000 - $90,000 per year.Who We AreAt Wallenius Wilhelmsen, you'll join a global leader in shipping and logistics with more than 9,000 colleagues across 28 countries. Together, we help move vehicles, equipment, and goods around the world through innovative and sustainable solutions. Our ambition is to lead the way in transforming shipping and logistics.Our success is built on our people. Rooted in a strong safety culture and guided by our values – We Care, We Challenge, We Commit – we create an environment where people can grow, contribute, and perform at their best. As a global company listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange, we offer international opportunities within a collaborative and values-driven culture.Our Commitment to Equal Opportunities and an Inclusive WorkplaceAt Wallenius Wilhelmsen, our people are fundamental to our success. We believe in the power of bringing people together and value the unique experiences, skills, and perspectives every individual brings. These differences strengthen our ability to support our customers, drive innovation, and succeed as a global organisation. By fostering an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute, we create better outcomes for our people, our customers, and our business.