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

Well-being programs

Career development

Job summary

Wallenius Wilhelmsen in Tacoma, WA seeks an HR Generalist to partner with managers and employees on employee relations, performance management, and policy interpretation. The role supports workforce planning, onboarding, retention, and lifecycle activities while ensuring compliance with employment laws and HR policies.

You will advise leaders on HR best practices, drive engagement, and help shape organizational initiatives in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• BS degree and 3–5 years of HR experience.
• Strong knowledge of employee relations and performance management.
• Familiarity with HR policies, compliance, and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Serve as HR partner to managers and employees on relations and policy interpretation.
• Support workforce planning, onboarding, development, retention, and offboarding.
• Advise leaders on HR best practices while ensuring legal compliance.
• Partner with leaders to drive engagement, change management, and talent initiatives.
• Facilitate employee and labor relations matters in line with policies.
• Administer HR programs including benefits, compensation, payroll, leave, wellbeing, and returns.
• Maintain HR systems, records, reporting, and analytics; improve processes.

Skills

Employee relations

Performance management

Policy knowledge

HR best practices

Communication

Stakeholder collaboration

HR analytics

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

HRIS systems

MS Office

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, WA

Applicants 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 activities

ABOUT YOU

You’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 US

At 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 Are

At 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 Workplace

At 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.