HR Generalist II or Sr. (DOE)

Boise Cascade Company; Kettle Falls (WA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical + Prescription Drug

Dental + Vision

401(k) Retirement Savings with company contribution

Paid Time Off (20 days per year)

Paid Holidays (10 per year)

Paid Parental Leave (6 weeks)

Life Insurance

Job summary

Boise Cascade Company in Kettle Falls is looking for an HR Generalist to develop and manage HR programs including labor relations and employee relations. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and preferred qualifications include at least three years as an HR generalist.

The salary ranges from $72,000 to $114,000 depending on experience. The role also offers comprehensive benefits such as medical, dental, and paid parental leave.

Qualifications

• Requires 3+ years' HR generalist experience.
• PHR or SPHR certification preferred.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage HR programs and processes.
• Provide guidance and administration of HR policies.
• Investigate harassment and discrimination complaints.
• Prepare and monitor affirmative action plans.
• Assist in job and salary administration.

Skills

HR knowledge

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Organization and prioritization skills

Effective communication skills

PC skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

Job description

Primary Duties

Develop and manage programs and processes: labor relations, recruiting, training, compensation, EEO, safety, workers' compensation, leave administration, and benefits. Incumbent will also play a key role in employee relations. Must exercise independent discretion and decision making, and take a proactive approach to issues and strategies. Act as a consultant to employees and management. Establish rapport and maintain communication with all levels of management and employees. Ability to manage multiple processes and projects with a high degree of accuracy, timeliness, responsibility and confidentiality.

Essential Functions

• Provide guidance and administration, or management of human resource policies, programs and processes in one or more of the following areas: employee relations, labor relations, recruiting, training, compensation, safety, workers' compensation, performance management, succession planning, leave administration, and benefits.
• Investigate harassment & discrimination complaints.
• Manage drug & alcohol testing program.
• Participate in and/or administer labor relation issues, contract administration, pre-negotiation analyses; may participate in labor negotiations, grievance process, research arbitration matters, contingency planning as necessary.
• May coordinate and/or facilitate the internal and external job postings, recruiting selection, interviewing, offer and relocation process, employee onboarding.
• Prepare and monitor affirmative action plan.
• Provide training, prepares documentation for EEO complaints, may participate in compliance reviews.
• Assist in job and salary administration.
• Participate in public relations activities on behalf of the company. May act as official BC media contact.
• May assist in the implementation of safety programs; conduct periodic safety inspections; may act as company representative for OSHA audits.
• Complete and file workers' compensation documentation; may monitor claims and review reserves and expenses; assists in the return-to-work program.
• May conduct communication and/or training for company-wide initiatives, benefit plan changes, or develop, design, and deliver other training programs.
• May support international locations.
• Assist employees with other employment events and ensures compliance with company standards and legal requirements.
• Demonstrate strong commitment to safety, quality, environmental awareness, and continuous process improvement.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Education/Experience/Physical Functions

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience. Requires demonstrated HR knowledge, problem-solving skills and organizational awareness. Must be able to work independently and have well-developed interpersonal skills, strong organization and prioritization skills necessary to operate in a fast-paced work environment, effective communication skills and high motivation/initiative. Strong PC skills required.

Preferred Qualifications: Minimum of 3 years' HR generalist experience preferred. PHR or SPHR certification preferred. Experience in a manufacturing environment strongly preferred.

Compensation

Generalist II: $72,000 - $108,000
Sr. Generalist: $76,000 - $114,000

Our Benefits

• Medical + Prescription Drug
• Dental + Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare + Dependent Care)
• 401(k) Retirement Savings with company contribution
• Paid Time Off (20 days per year)
• Paid Holidays (10 per year)
• Paid Parental Leave (6 weeks)
• Life Insurance