Senior HR Generalist (Construction + Union Relations)

Scarsella Bros., Inc.; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with employer match

Holidays

Job summary

Scarsella Bros., Inc. is seeking a Senior HR Generalist to support our Pacific Northwest team, manage day-to-day HR functions, and serve as the designated EEO Officer.

The role covers employee relations, compliance, recruiting, benefits administration, and coordination with payroll, with heavy emphasis on union rules and collective bargaining agreements.

Candidates should be highly organized, capable of working independently, and able to communicate effectively across all levels of the company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, business, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of progressive HR experience including employee relations.
• Experience in construction or union environment preferred.
• Familiarity with EEO, affirmative action, and federal contractor compliance.
• SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP/PHR/SPHR certification preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary HR resource for employees and supervisors regarding workplace policies, employee relations, benefits, leave, and other HR matters.
• Provide guidance to supervisors regarding performance management, coaching, disciplinary action, and employee concerns.
• Manage employee relations matters and conduct fair, thorough, and well-documented workplace investigations.
• Serve as the company’s designated EEO Officer and help ensure compliance with applicable equal employment opportunity and affirmative action requirements.
• Maintain required EEO documentation and assist with compliance reviews, audits, reporting, and employee concerns or complaints.
• Partner with company leadership to promote a professional, inclusive, and discrimination-free workplace.
• Assist with the interpretation and application of collective bargaining agreements and applicable union requirements.
• Work with union representatives and company leadership regarding employee concerns, grievances, dispatch matters, and other labor-related issues.
• Coordinate recruiting, interviewing, hiring, onboarding, and offboarding processes.
• Prepare offer letters, employment agreements, disciplinary notices, separation documents, and other employee communications.
• Administer employee leave, including FMLA, Washington Paid Family and Medical Leave, and other applicable leave programs.
• Coordinate workplace injury and workers’ compensation matters with the company’s safety and risk-management personnel.
• Maintain personnel records and ensure employee information is complete, accurate, and confidential.
• Monitor compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Review and update employee policies, procedures, job descriptions, and the employee handbook.
• Coordinate employee training, including harassment prevention, supervisory training, EEO training, and other compliance-related programs.
• Assist with annual compensation reviews and wage analysis.
• Partner with payroll and accounting personnel to ensure employee changes are communicated and processed accurately.
• Support employee engagement, recognition programs, company events, and internal communications.
• Track and report relevant HR and EEO information.
• Perform other human resources and administrative duties as needed.

Skills

Employee relations

Policy compliance

HRIS systems

Payroll systems

Written communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Discretion

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

HRIS software

Payroll software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Scarsella Bros., Inc. is seeking a Senior HR Generalist to support our Pacific Northwest team, manage day-to-day HR functions, and serve as the designated EEO Officer.

The role covers employee relations, compliance, recruiting, benefits administration, and coordination with payroll, with heavy emphasis on union rules and collective bargaining agreements.

Candidates should be highly organized, capable of working independently, and able to communicate effectively across all levels of the company.