Human Resources Partner

Tessera US; Bremerton (WA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k) with employer contribution

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Tessera US in Bremerton, Washington is seeking a Human Resources Partner to support a cross-functional team led by a Regional Vice-President. This onsite role blends employee relations, compliance support, training, and HRIS administration in Workday for approximately 300 employees.

If you value customer-focused HR work, strong relationships, and mission-driven impact, you\'ll find a culture grounded in inclusion, partnership, and integrity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources required.
• 3–5 years in HR, employee relations or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional customer service and maintain relationships with employees, unions, and community members.
• Communicate HR policies, procedures, and laws to employees and management.
• Manage HRIS data entry, reporting, and confidentiality in Workday.
• Support compliance with Federal and State regulations and labor contracts.
• Handle leave coordination, performance management, and disciplinary actions.

Skills

Customer service

Employee relations

HR policy communication

Training and development

HRIS administration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources

Tools

Workday (HRIS)

I-9/E-Verify

Job description

Tessera US is seeking a Human Resources Partner to support a cross-functional team led by a Regional Vice-President. This onsite role in Bremerton, Washington blends employee relations, compliance support, training, and HRIS administration in Workday for approximately 300 employees. If you value customer-focused HR work, strong relationships, and mission-driven impact, you'll find a culture grounded in inclusion, partnership, and integrity.

Compensation: $38.54 - $44.68 per hour. Type: Non-Exempt. Schedule: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 7:30 am - 4:00 pm (flexible start and end times based on scheduling needs).

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional professional customer service and maintain effective working relationships with employees, colleagues, unions, other agencies, and community members.
• Support new employees during transition to Tessera culture and position expectations.
• Partner with employees and management by communicating HR policies, procedures, laws, standards, and government regulations, including training assistance.
• Maintain working relationships with union officials and support day-to-day implementation of the labor contract, including policies related to wages, hours, and working conditions.
• Manage personnel record updates and reporting in Workday (HRIS), including status changes (position, promotions/demotions, wage changes, Leave of Absence, terminations), data entry/retrieval, report preparation, and record accuracy verification while maintaining confidentiality.
• Support compliance under Federal and State regulations by monitoring and updating worksite posters.
• Participate in problem solving and conflict resolution by analyzing and applying complex HR rules and policies fairly and consistently.
• Work with managers on employee relation matters including union issues, classification, performance management, grievance resolution, leave coordination, disability accommodations, Fitness-for-duty coordination, employee development, discipline, terminations, and Reductions in Force.
• Investigate requests for exceptions, review them, and recommend next steps.
• Investigate, document, and recommend positions on grievances, complaints, and appeals; respond to employee complaints and harassment allegations.
• Assist with or administer leave requests, particularly those under FMLA, ADA, and state/local leave laws.
• Support union negotiations with the RVP and Project Manager, including drafting MOUs and building partnership with union representatives.
• Draft and edit disciplinary actions and Performance Improvement Plans and support formal documentation.
• Support managers with occupational medical requirements, including clinic setup for testing, issuing vouchers, and answering related questions.
• Assist with Department of Labor compliance including SCA, DBA, FLSA, and other requirements.
• Conduct exit interviews for voluntary terminations and enter updates into HRIS; support annual Employee Engagement Survey coordination; coordinate Employee Assistance Program referrals and documentation.
• Assist with reasonable suspicion drug screening processes and unemployment claims appeals, including participation in hearings.
• Support job description updates with managers, represent Tessera at job fairs when needed, assist with onboarding paperwork and I-9/E-Verify, and help Payroll with employment verifications and explaining payroll discrepancies/policies.
• Participate in departmental and cross-functional team meetings and projects; occasionally support employees in different time zones and travel to Tessera sites as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources is required.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in Human Resources, Employee Relations, Social Services, Education, or Disability Support Services is required (combination of experience and education will be considered).
• Knowledge of and ability to apply local and federal labor laws and general HR standards.
• HRIS proficiency required; Workday experience is highly preferred.
• Valid state driver’s license required to travel; must be able to obtain and maintain coverage by Tessera’s insurance.
• To access a federal military installation: driver’s license must be REAL ID-compliant, or an acceptable alternative such as a U.S. passport or military ID, per the REAL ID Act.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain applicable security clearances and installation access.
• Background check and E-Verify will be conducted.

Technologies

• Workday (HRIS), HRIS
• E-Verify
• I-9

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Elective 401(k) with a 3% employer discretionary contribution after 90 days of employment
• Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care
• 11 paid federal holidays, accrual of 12 paid days of vacation, and paid sick leave
• Potential shared earning bonus
• Tuition assistance after 1 year of employment and potential scholarships for qualified dependents
• Professional development, certifications, and training opportunities
• Verizon wireless discount
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and an engaging wellness program
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility for full-time employees

Location: Bremerton, Washington. Date posted: 10/07/2026.