Human Resources Generalist

We are seeking an HR professional who is passionate about working with front line teams and thrives in a fast-paced environment. Candidates must have a strong knowledge base of HR practices and employment law, as well as experience in a business-facing HR role. This is an onsite position because we believe that presence and connection are key to creating successful partnerships in our worksite. 

This is an on-site position at our Tualatin location. 

Position Overview

This position provides full-spectrum HR partnership and support for our Tualatin manufacturing site, with primary focus on supporting manufacturing management and frontline employees

Key Responsibilities

HR Partnership

• Serve as the primary HR partner for manufacturing management and frontline employees
• Provide HR support as needed for corporate functions employees
• Maintain a strong floor presence to build trust, understand the business, and anticipate workforce needs
• Coach managers and supervisors on topics such as ER, performance management and employee engagement
• Partner with manufacturing management on workforce planning, and skill alignment as business needs evolve
• Partner with management to build positive site culture and support retention through efforts that improve communication, connection, recognition and appreciation of employees

Employee Relations & Compliance

• First point of contact for manufacturing ER matters
• Full-cycle ER management including intake, investigation, risk assessment, recommendation, documentation, and resolution 
• Coach management in ER matters 

Leave, Accommodation & Return-to-Work Coordination

• Manage cases end-to-end for all Tualatin employees
• Partners with third party administrator and in-house benefits manager
• Advise leaders on operational impact and return-to-work planning
• Identify trends to support business planning

Change Management & Organizational Support

• Help leaders implement organizational changes through effective communication, process execution, and leader support
• Assist in developing and delivering manager guidance, employee communications, and transition resources
• Assess and identify training needs to strengthen frontline leadership capability, mature the organization, improve manufacturing performance and support employee retention

Workforce Planning and Hiring Support

• Partner with Talent Acquisition on hiring for the site
• Partner with manufacturing management, Talent Acquisition and HR leadership to support workforce planning for future-state skill needs
• Coordinate and administer activities related to workforce realignment

Talent & Performance Support

• Support performance management cycle and development planning processes
• Assist in identifying critical skills, high-potential employees, and career path opportunities within the site

Workforce Metrics & Continuous Improvement

• Track and analyze key workforce trends such as turnover, attendance, overtime, and redeployment outcomes
• Translate data into actionable insights for front-line leaders

Core HR Administration

•  Onboard and off-board site employees with a strong focus on employee experience, consistency, and risk mitigation 
• Maintain employee life cycle in Oracle HRIS and other systems
• Execute key HR processes with accuracy and responsiveness
• Ensure audit-ready records and data integrity
• Provide support in user testing as system updates are implemented

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business, or related field
• 3–6 years of HR Generalist experience in a frontline operations environment, preferably in manufacturing
• Working knowledge of employment law and HR compliance practices 
• Proven experience in effectively managing employee relations and leaves of absence
• Experience with change management initiatives and strategic workforce planning
• Full time on-site 

Preferred

• HR certification (PHR, SHRM-CP) or progress toward certification

Behavioral Attributes

• Builds trust and credibility with employees at all levels
• Calm and steady in a changing environment
• High level of responsiveness and reliable follow-through
• Problem solver. Demonstrates sound judgment and discretion, particularly in sensitive situations
• Uses data to identify needs and support decision-making 
• Detail and timeline oriented