Senior HR Generalist: Compensation & Programs

Colmac; Vancouver, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia Machine Inc. in Vancouver, WA is seeking a Senior HR Generalist to support HR functions across our manufacturing sites. You will advise on employee relations, onboarding, compensation analysis, and HR programs, collaborating with the HR Manager to implement initiatives.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of HR experience, a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, and strong analytical skills. This role requires cross-site collaboration, policy consistency, and data-driven decision making to

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant HR experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related field.
• SPHR certification preferred.
• Experience in compensation analysis and HR programs.
• Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment preferred.
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide employee relations support, coaching managers on performance and conduct.
• Support investigations, documentation, and resolution of employee issues.
• Partner with managers on performance management and development.
• Support onboarding, employee communications, and general HR processes.
• Interpret and apply policies, ensuring consistency and compliance.
• Conduct compensation analysis, including market benchmarking.
• Support salary structures and job evaluation processes.
• Prepare reports and provide data-driven insights for compensation decisions.
• Assist in HR program development and execution across locations.
• Coordinate program implementation and ensure consistency across departments.
• Track and evaluate program effectiveness and provide recommendations.

Skills

HRIS systems (Paycom)

Compensation analytics

Data interpretation

Policy interpretation

Communication skills

Time management

Confidential information handling

Cross-functional collaboration

Employee relations

MS Office proficiency

HR program support

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related field

SPHR Certification preferred

Tools

Applicant tracking systems

Social networking tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Columbia Machine Inc. in Vancouver, WA is seeking a Senior HR Generalist to support HR functions across our manufacturing sites. You will advise on employee relations, onboarding, compensation analysis, and HR programs, collaborating with the HR Manager to implement initiatives.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of HR experience, a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, and strong analytical skills. This role requires cross-site collaboration, policy consistency, and data-driven decision making to