Human Resources Representative

Peterson Holding Company; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Peterson Holding Company in Hillsboro, Oregon, seeks an experienced Human Resources Representative to administer policies and procedures, support workers compensation, safety, and HRIS data management. The role covers onboarding, job descriptions, compensation administration, and employee relations.

You will partner with managers to manage talent acquisition, lead salary surveys, and support training initiatives while ensuring compliance and accurate HR records across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR or related field required
• Minimum of 1 year of HR-related experience preferred
• Understanding of HR policies, employment law, and safety regulations

Responsibilities

• Administer HR policies and procedures across multiple functions
• Support HRIS data integrity and reporting; assist payroll and audits as needed
• Coordinate onboarding, orientation, and job description updates
• Assist with talent acquisition activities including reopenings, interviews, and background checks
• Support employee relations, performance reviews, and training initiatives

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

HRIS

Applicant Tracking Systems

Job description

It’s your time, make it matter. At Peterson, we partner with our customers to build the future. For over 90 years, our peoples’ work has shaped the communities where we live, where we raise our families, and where we thrive. Peterson’s legacy permeates every aspect of our communities. From roads and bridges, back-up power at hospitals, fire-fighting, concerts and moving goods; we are everywhere you look. At Peterson, you don’t just have a career, you have a purpose. Our family-oriented environment is built on safety, winning, growth, and professional achievement. Hiring and developing exceptional people is critical to our continued success. We have high standards for a good reason: our people represent Peterson, our family, our brand, and our values. You have high expectations too. You are exceptionally motivated, have outstanding skills, and want your work to matter. Peterson offers competitive wages, generous benefits, and promotional opportunities at a family-owned and operated business. It’s time to use your skills and passion to do work that matters!

Job Description Peterson Cat has the immediate need for an experienced Human Resources Representative based at out Hillsboro, OR location.

SUMMARY

The Human Resources (HR) Representative serves in a generalist role administering policies and procedures, in addition to providing program design and revision input, generally in two or more functional areas. Assigned areas of responsibility may include the following functional areas: workers compensation, safety administration, employee leave administration, human resources information system (HRIS) administration, talent acquisition, and generalist duties such as updating and creating job descriptions, compensation administration, employee onboarding, and employee relations.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

The following reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign or reassign the functions to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Job functions include the following. Other duties may be assigned. (Depending on the assigned areas of responsibility, the summaries are not all inclusive but give examples of primary job functions)

Human Resources Information Systems

• Provide support for HRIS, including researching and resolving HRIS problems, unexpected results or process flaws, performing maintenance and data integrity activities; perform general HRIS data entry and digital file maintenance as assigned.
• Assist in the review, testing and implementation of HR software solutions.
• Write, maintain and support a variety of reports or queries using appropriate reporting tools. Assist in development of standard reporting and help to maintain data integrity in all HR systems.
• Assist in the development of user procedures, guidelines and documentation.
• Train end-users and new users on system/processes etc; develop job aids to facilitate training needs, which might include audio/video solutions.
• Provide time exports and reporting to the payroll team to assist in the processing of all payrolls and other auditing as needed.
• Assists with focal review monitoring, uploading related data and provides day to day support to all managers regarding HRIS functions and data management.
• Supports affirmative action plan information mapping and related administration.

Generalist

• Administer new hire background and medical screening process. Determine if candidates meet established employment standards.
• Conduct employee new employee orientations.
• Create and revise job descriptions.
• Conduct and participate in salary surveys.
• Respond to unemployment claims and reference check inquiries.
• Assist supervisors with routine employee relations issues such as reviewing performance reviews, providing input on attendance related matters, issuing no drive letters etc.
• Assists with department training initiatives to include coordination of event as well as co-leading in-house training initiatives.
• Assists with employee service award activities and other employee events.
• Provides Employee Opinion Survey support to managers as needed.

Talent Acquisition

• Partner with hiring managers to develop an accurate job description, define recruiting strategy for the position, and write and publish job advertisements.
• Phone-screen candidates, coordinate candidate interviews with hiring managers, conduct reference checks, document and provide results to HR Manager.
• Prepare offer letters to successful candidates and coordinate presentation with hiring managers.
• Coordinate and participate in college and high school recruiting initiatives.
• Represent company and local, regional and national networking, industry events, job fairs and conferences.
• Transition candidates to Human Resources Administrator when candidates accept job offers.
• Travel to branch locations to partner with hiring managers for interviews and other recruiting related meetings.
• Conduct exit and stay interviews.
• Maintain the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) to ensure candidate records are complete and that the recruitment process is accurately tracked.
• Correspond with job applicants to keep them updated as to their status in the recruitment process.
• Partner with additional internal support teams such as IT, Operations, Payroll to ensure a seamless on-boarding and day one experience for new hires.
• Monitor and document recruiting outreach efforts to demonstrate compliance with affirmative Action Plan (AAP).

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

• Operate company or personal vehicle as needed.
• Works collaboratively in a team environment with a spirit of cooperation.
• Displays excellent communication skills including presentation, persuasion, and negotiation skills required in working with customers, managers, peers, and coworkers, including the ability to communicate effectively and remain calm and courteous under pressure.
• Respectfully takes direction from manager(s).

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, safely and in alignment with Peterson’s core values. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's Degree from a fully accredited college in Human Resources Administration or other closely related field; and a minimum of one year of directly related experience in Human Resources, preferably in a heavy industrial environment with employees covered by a collective bargaining agreement; or an equivalent combination of education and work experience. Previous experience using Human Resource Information Systems, including Applicant Tracking Systems and/or time and labor management systems, etc. strongly preferred. Possess understanding of affirmative action in order to uphold efforts to support diversity and fairness in the workplace. Basic understanding of employment labor laws; willingness to continue to learn.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Ability and willingness to obtain professional certification in Human Resources (PHR or SHRM-CP). Must possess a valid motor vehicle operator’s license. Peterson Holding Company is committed to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action. Minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. A drug screen and background check is required.

At Peterson, our vision is to be our customers’ first choice. We provide a family-oriented environment that promotes safety, personal growth, and professional achievement. We offer competitive wages, generous benefits, and room to grow within the company. If you want to work side-by-side with others who are passionate about customer service, consider joining the team!