HR Generalist I, II or Senior

Applicants are required to submit a combined cover letter and resume in one PDF document. Your cover letter must summarize your education and experience as it relates to payroll and Human Resources. Incomplete materials will not be considered.

This position is OPEN UNTIL FILLED and applicants are encouraged to apply immediately.  The first review date for application materials is scheduled for October 13. Apply online at www.chelanpud.org/careers Job Opening: 12408.

Interested parties are also invited to contact Human Resources at joblist@chelanpud.org to discuss the position.

The hiring range for the HR Generalist I will be $60,560 - $75,700, with a maximum opportunity of up to $90,840 with tenure and strong performance.
The hiring range for the HR Generalist II will be $75,120 - $93,900, with a maximum opportunity of up to $112,680 with tenure and strong performance.
The hiring range for the HR Generalist Senior will be $86,720 - $108,400, with a maximum opportunity of up to $130,080 with tenure and strong performance.

Introductory Period: New employees holding regular positions must complete an introductory period of twelve months.

This role will be filled as either an HR Generalist I, HR Generalist II or HR Generalist Senior, depending on candidate qualifications. The role reports to the Recruiting Program Manager. 

HR Generalist I

Overview
A Human Resource Generalist is responsible for administering a wide variety of HR services in areas such as benefits, recruiting, learning & development, onboarding, employee relations, payroll, and leaves. Generalists also perform business partner responsibilities providing consultation and support workforce and succession planning efforts, or similar projects designed to positively impact operations. A level I Generalist is responsible for performing administration of HR services, maintaining accurate and complete records, collaborating on the documentation and communication of HR processes, responding to employee questions, developing subject matter expertise in one or more HR service areas while gaining exposure to operations.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic HR tasks such as assisting employees and managers, benefits administration, employee onboarding, exit processes, training development, employee engagement, compensation, recruitment or duties as assigned. Maintain detailed and accurate records. Work may be focused in one or more HR area such as benefits or recruiting performing routine tasks such as benefits enrollments, conducting reference checks, maintaining records, creating and posting job advertisements or other content, preparing employee or applicant packets, entering data in the HRIS system, or other similar activities.
• Collaborate to document HR processes and identify areas for improvement, applying basic systems thinking and conducting gap analysis. Participate in the design and implementation of streamlined systems and processes to support efficient, compliant and value driven decision making and record keeping. Begins to apply Human and Organizational Performance (H&OP) principles and systems thinking to improve HR processes.
• Provide timely responses and assistance to employee and management questions and concerns. Analyzes and resolves complex issues. Contribute to policy development. May participate in employee investigations, reasonable accommodation interactions, or assist with complex leave administration requests.
• Assist in the execution of career fairs, orientations, open enrollment, employee trainings and other employee or public facing activities and events to facilitate the attraction and retention of a thriving and healthy workforce.
• Educate applicants, employees and management on District and HR policies, programs and services, through a variety of media (in person, virtual, videos, websites, etc.). Develop employee communication plans, and curate message contents.
• Provide content to and/or maintain confidential employee records and information in accordance with document retention requirements and administrative procedures.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance: Perform related duties and responsibilities as required. Comply with District policies. Complete all required training. Maintain a working knowledge and comply with District safety procedures and specific safety requirements of this position, and those in accordance with applicable provisions of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) and Washington Administrative Code (WAC). Employees with access to confidential employee records and information are required to restrict access from any unauthorized person, except on a need to know basis.
• Gains exposure to operations by participating in operational unit meetings, attending safety walks, and spending office hours at multiple work locations.
• As a secondary function, drive a motorized vehicle while conducting business on behalf of the District.

Overtime exemption
Exempt

Qualifications

Education
Equivalent experience (year for year) may substitute for required education.

• Bachelor's Degree (B.S., B.A.) in Human Resources, Business or similar field from a four-year college or university is required.
• Equivalent experience (year for year) in a Human Resources business support function, or closely related role may substitute for a degree.

Experience

• 1 year of professional level experience in Human Resources administering programs in the primary area of assignment is preferred.
• Utility industry, public sector and/or unionized work experience is desired.

Licenses and Certifications

• PHR or SHRM-CP is preferred.
   

HR Generalist II

Overview
The HR Generalist II provides comprehensive HR support across various functions such as benefits administration, recruiting, learning & development, onboarding, employee relations and other duties as assigned. This role involves maintaining accurate records, responding to employee inquiries, leading HR projects, interpreting policies, and applying advanced Human and Organizational Performance (H&OP) principles and systems thinking to improve HR processes. May be assigned as a process or system owner.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR tasks such as assisting employees and management, benefits administration, employee onboarding, exit processes, training & development, employee engagement, compensation and recruitment. Maintain detailed and accurate information and records. Work may be focused in one or more HR area such as benefits or recruiting performing routine tasks such as benefits enrollments, conducting reference checks, maintaining records, creating and posting job advertisements or other content, preparing employee or applicant packets, entering data in the HRIS system, or other similar activities.
• Conduct gap analyses and implement efficient systems, leveraging systems thinking and H&OP principles. Lead in the design and implementation of streamlined systems and processes to support efficient, compliant and value driven decision making and record keeping.
• Provide timely responses and assistance to employee and management questions and concerns. Analyzes and resolves complex issues. Contribute to policy development. Participate in employee investigations, reasonable accommodation interactions, or assist with complex leave administration requests.
• Participates in career fairs, open enrollment, orientations, employee training logistics, or other employee or public facing activities and events to facilitate the attraction and retention of a thriving and healthy workforce.
• Educate applicants, employees and management on District and HR policies, programs and services, through a variety of media (in person, virtual, videos, websites, etc.). Develop employee communication plans, and curate message contents.
• Provide content to and/or maintain confidential employee records and information in accordance with document retention requirements and administrative procedures.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance: Perform related duties and responsibilities as required. Comply with District policies. Complete all required training. Maintain a working knowledge and comply with District safety procedures and specific safety requirements of this position, and those in accordance with applicable provisions of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) and Washington Administrative Code (WAC). Employees with access to confidential employee records and information are required to restrict access from any unauthorized person, except on a need to know basis.
• Acts as a business partner for operating business units triaging human resources needs and requests and enabling solutions to positively impact operations. Participates in operational unit meetings, attends safety walks, and spends office hours at multiple work locations.
• As a secondary function, drive a motorized vehicle while conducting business on behalf of the District.

Overtime exemption
Exempt

Qualifications

Education
Equivalent experience (year for year) may substitute for required education.

• Bachelor's Degree (B.S., B.A.) in Human Resources, Business or similar field from a four-year college or university is required.
• Equivalent experience (year for year) may substitute for required education.

Experience

• 2+ years of professional level experience in Human Resources administering programs in the primary area of assignment is required.
• Utility industry, public sector and/or unionized experience is desired.

Licenses and Certifications

• PHR or SHRM-CP is preferred.

HR Generalist Senior

Overview
The HR Generalist Senior provides expert HR program administration and support across various functions such as benefits administration, recruiting, learning & development, onboarding, employee or labor relations and other duties as assigned. Interprets policy and/or the collective bargaining unit, leads process changes and complex HR projects, resolution of complex employee issues, assists management with forward-thinking solutions. Acts as a strategic business partner for one or more business units. Advanced application of Human and Organizational Performance (H&OP) principles and systems thinking is critical to this role. May be assigned as a process or system owner.

Responsibilities

• Administer and lead HR tasks such as assisting employees and management, benefits administration, employee onboarding, exist processes, training development, employee engagement, compensation, recruitment and ensuring compliance and efficiency within area(s) assigned. Maintain detailed and accurate information and records. Work may be focused in one or more HR area such as recruiting and onboarding performing tasks such as conducting reference checks, maintaining records, creating and posting job advertisements, preparing new hire packets, entering data in the HRIS system, or other similar activities.
• Lead gap analyses and implement streamlined systems, utilizing advanced systems thinking and H&OP principles. Administer design and implementation of efficient and streamlined systems and processes to support efficient, compliant and value driven decision making and record keeping.
• Takes a lead role in the execution of career fairs, open enrollment, orientations, employee trainings, or other employee or public facing activities and events to facilitate the attraction and retention of a thriving and healthy workforce.
• Educate applicants, employees and management on HR policies, programs and services, through a variety of media (in person, virtual, videos, websites, etc.). Develop employee communication plans, and curate message contents.
• Provide expert assistance in resolving complex employee issues, participating in investigations and policy development, reasonable accommodation interactions, or assist with complex leave administration requests.
• Provide content to and/or maintain confidential employee records and information in accordance with document retention requirements and administrative procedures.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance: Perform related duties and responsibilities as required. Comply with District policies. Complete all required training. Maintain a working knowledge and comply with District safety procedures and specific safety requirements of this position, and those in accordance with applicable provisions of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) and Washington Administrative Code (WAC). Employees with access to confidential employee records and information are required to restrict access from any unauthorized person, except on a need to know basis.
• Acts as a business partner for operating business units triaging human resources needs and requests and enabling solutions to positively impact operations. Participates in operational unit meetings, attends safety walks, and spends office hours at multiple work locations.
• As a secondary function, drive a motorized vehicle while conducting business on behalf of the District.

Overtime exemption
Exempt

Qualifications

Education
Equivalent experience (year for year) may substitute for required education.

• Bachelor's Degree (B.S., B.A.) in Human Resources, Business or similar field from a four-year college or university is required.
• Equivalent experience (year for year) may substitute for required education.

Experience

• 5+ years of professional level experience in Human Resources administering programs in the primary area of assignment is required.
• Utility industry, public sector and/or unionized experience is desired.

Licenses and Certifications

• PHR or SHRM-CP is preferred.
• SPHR or SHRM-SCP is preferred.