Senior HR Generalist

Lynden Door; Lynden (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary 65-95k DOE

Medical/dental/vision plans

Vacation and holidays

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

Lynden Door in Lynden, WA seeks a Senior HR Generalist to join our HR team. You'll work closely with the HR Manager to support policy, compliance, benefits, and employee relations in a caring, family-friendly environment. Typical hours are 8:30 AM–5:30 PM with some flexibility.

This role emphasizes partnership across departments, HRIS optimization, and training for supervisors. A Bachelor's in HR or related field, or 4+ years HR experience, plus knowledge of employment law, are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, business, or related field, or 4+ years of HR experience.
• SHRM-CP or PHR certification preferred, or willingness to pursue.
• Spanish-speaking preferred, not required.
• Strong project coordination, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.

Responsibilities

• Partner with HR Manager and leadership to prioritize and execute initiatives that build a cohesive, caring workplace.
• Research and apply employment law to maintain compliant policy, with written analysis and risk recommendations.
• Help maintain the employee guidebook and coordinate HR communications with staff.
• Provide day-to-day direction to HR Generalist, HR Specialist, and Administrative Assistant team members.
• Educate employees on company policies and build and deliver training for supervisors and managers with Employee Development.
• Serve as a trusted HR business partner — fielding inquiries, concerns, and complaints with consistency and fairness.
• Collaborate across departments to strengthen communication and HRIS systems.

Skills

HR experience

Employment law knowledge

Leadership experience

Project coordination

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

4+ years HR experience as alternative

Tools

HRIS systems

Job description

Career Opportunities with the Lynden Door Family of Companies

Lynden Door has an immediate opening for a Senior HR Generalist based in Lynden, WA.

Role

The Senior Human Resources Generalist will be joining a committed HR team with genuine care for the people we serve, and the success of the business. Working closely with our HR Manager and leadership, you'll help build and reinforce a workplace that's caring, efficient, and family-friendly — supporting employees through policy, compliance, benefits, and everyday problem-solving. This is a key trusted and empowered role, with the flexibility to support a healthy pursuit of work accomplishments and family commitments (typical office hours 8:30 AM–5:30 PM, with some flexibility).

Responsibilites

• Partner with HR Manager and leadership to prioritize and execute initiatives that build a cohesive, caring workplace.
• Research and apply employment law to maintain and apply compliant policy, with written analysis and risk recommendations.
• Help maintain the employee guidebook and coordinate HR communications with staff.
• Provide day-to-day direction to HR Generalist, HR Specialist, and Administrative Assistant team members.
• Educate employees on company policies and build and deliver training for supervisors and managers in partnership with Employee Development team.
• Serve as a trusted HR business partner — fielding inquiries, concerns, and complaints with consistency and fairness.
• Collaborate across departments to strengthen communication and HRIS systems.

Qualifications and Experience

• Proven HR or leadership experience, with solid knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.
• Spanish-speaking preferred (not required).
• Strong project coordination, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills — tact, professionalism, and diplomacy with sensitive situations
• Bachelor's degree in HR, business, or related field, or 4+ years of HR experience.
• SHRM-CP or PHR certification preferred, or willingness to pursue

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary 65 - 95k DOE
• Several comprehensive medical/dental/vision benefit plan options including Traditional PPO, and Health Savings Account contributions for applicable plans from $500-$1500 annually.
• 2-3 weeks vacation and 8 paid holidays.
• Traditional and ROTH 401(k) access at 90 days with many different fund investment options, including profit-share eligibility after 1 calendar year of service.

Schedule

• Monday–Friday on-site typically 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM, on-site. Home office work supported when sick and to accommodate around medical appointments. Emergency on-call and unscheduled work will infrequently but perioidically be needed, as well as limited weekend on-call work when our manufacturing plant is operating Saturdays and for company events.

Our Purpose & Vision

Our Purpose

Honor God in all we do, help people grow and develop, and pursue excellence while growing profitably.

Our Vision

To be a welcoming and trusted resource for all employees, building strong relationships and developing HR expertise.

More About the Lynden Door Family of Companies

We are an equal opportunity employer and one of North America's leading manufacturers of quality residential and commercial interior wood doors. The great service and products we deliver are a result of the hard work and talent of our exceptional team. We work very hard to hire the best team members who share our core values in respect for all people, integrity in every situation, and quality in everything we do. A supportive team with diverse backgrounds and career experiences from all around the world strengthens who we are and provides many opportunities for continuous growth and development within our Company.

This job is Safety Sensitive and therefore is contingent upon a pre-employment drug test including marijuana. Additionally due to dealing with sensitive data and systems, a Criminal Background Check will be required for this role.

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