HR Generalist (Lacey, WA)

Medline Industries, LP; Lacey (WA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

401(k) contributions

Paid time off

Job summary

Medline Industries, LP in Washington (Lacey) is seeking an onsite HR Generalist to partner with management and deliver HR services. The role supports policy interpretation, employee relations, recruitment liaison, and training needs while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local laws.

The position emphasizes guiding managers, handling investigations, onboarding, and performance/pay equity, with occasional travel up to 25% within state and out-of-state as needed.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree.
• 2+ years HR Generalist experience.
• Experience applying knowledge of state employment laws to assess compliance issues.
• Experience establishing & maintaining relationships with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Experience using time management skills to manage multiple projects with varying deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop positive employee relations initiatives.
• Coach employees and managers on interpretation and administration of HR policy.
• Assist management in maintaining positive employee relations.
• Assess internal employee climate and counsel with managers to improve the environment.
• Partner with HR management during investigations and issue resolution.
• Conduct exit interviews and provide feedback to management.
• Represent the company at unemployment hearings when needed.
• Liaise between Talent Acquisition and management in recruitment and selection of candidates.
• Determine training needs with local managers and analyze training requirements.
• Recommend training programs to support employee and management development.
• Ensure effective onboarding of new employees.
• Ensure consistency in job evaluations and compensation programs.
• Support leave of absence processes in partnership with corporateLeave of Absence team.
• Assist with Worker’s Compensation administration.
• Lead role in returning employees to work promptly.

Skills

HR policy interpretation

Employee relations

Time management

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Summary

THIS IS AN ONSITE ROLE MONDAY - FRIDAY THAT REQUIRES FLEXIBILITY FOR A MULTIPLE SHIFT OPERATION Under general supervision, the HR Generalist provides guidance and solutions on human resources operational issues. This individual partners with management to facilitate the delivery of HR services. In addition, the Generalist ensures the organization’s current HR requirements are met and the HR strategy is implemented effectively. The HRG also serves as contact for employees and answers questions regarding HR policies and procedures.

Job Description

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop positive employee relations (PER) initiatives.
• Coach employees and managers on correct interpretation and administration of Company HR policy.
• Assist management in maintaining positive employee relations.
• Assess the internal employee climate, counsel with managers to identify and implement actions that improve or maintain a positive employee relations environment.
• Partner with HR management when conducting local level investigations and resolving team member issues.
• Conduct exit interviews and provide feedback to management.
• Represent the company, when needed, at unemployment hearings.
• Liaison between Talent Acquisition and management in the recruitment and selection of candidates.
• Work with local managers to determine training needs.
• Compile data and analyze past and current year training requirements.
• Recommend training programs and utilization to support employee and management development.
• Ensure effective new employee on-boarding process.
• Ensure internal consistency and worth in administering job evaluations and compensation programs.
• Facilitate organization development and job evaluation processes.
• Assist local managers with salary and wage administration to ensure pay consistency and equity.
• Ensure HR operation is operating in accordance with federal, state, and local employment requirements, e.g., Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Title VII, etc.
• Support the leave of absence process in partnership with corporate Leave of Absence team and management to include team member accommodations, communication, etc.
• Assist managers with administration of Worker’s Compensation policies and procedures.
• Take lead role in ensuring that employees are returned to work as soon as possible.

Position may require travel up to 25% of the time for business purposes (within state and out of state).

Minimum Qualifications

• Education Bachelor’s degree.
• Work Experience At least 2 years of HR Generalist experience demonstrating knowledge of HR practices, legal rules and regulations.
• Knowledge / Skills / Abilities Experience applying knowledge of state employment laws to assess compliance issues.
• Experience establishing & maintaining relationships with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Experience using time management skills such as prioritizing/organizing and tracking details and meeting deadlines of multiple projects with varying completion dates.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification / Licensure PHR or SPHR.

Salary and Benefits

The anticipated salary range for this position: $73,000.00 - $110,000.00 Annual. The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s location, education, experience, skills, and abilities. This role is bonus and/or incentive eligible. Medline will not pay less than the applicable minimum wage or salary threshold.

• Our benefit package includes health insurance, life and disability, 401(k) contributions, paid time off, etc., for employees working 30 or more hours per week on average.
• For roles where employees work less than 30 hours per week, benefits include 401(k) contributions, paid time off, as well as access to the Employee Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups and the Employee Service Corp.
• For a more comprehensive list of our benefits please click here.

Equal Opportunity

Medline Industries, LP is an equal opportunity employer. Medline evaluates qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, neurodivergence, protected veteran status, marital or family status, caregiver responsibilities, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Company Information

We’re dedicated to creating a Medline where everyone feels they belong and can grow their career. We strive to do this by seeking diversity in all forms, acting inclusively, and ensuring that people have tools and resources to perform at their best. Through our culture of belonging, our agile and resilient global team is determined to get our customers exactly what they need, at the right time, every time. If you’re a self-starter, eager to grow your career within a high-performing environment, this is the place for you. Medline is the largest provider of medical-surgical products and supply chain solutions serving all points of care. Through its broad product portfolio, resilient supply chain and leading clinical solutions, Medline helps healthcare providers improve their clinical, financial and operational outcomes. Headquartered in Northfield, Illinois, the company employs more than 43,000 people worldwide and operates in more than 100 countries and territories. To learn more about how Medline makes healthcare run better, visit www.medline.com.

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