Human Resources Generalist – Community & Staffing Outreach Focus

Position Summary

The Human Resources Generalist (HRG) is responsible for providing a broad range of HR support in the areas of recruitment, employee relations, benefits administration, compliance, and training. In addition to traditional HR generalist responsibilities, the primary focus of this role is to develop and maintain a strong local network for staffing referrals. This includes actively building relationships within the community—connecting with local HR groups, chambers of commerce, military transition programs, workforce development organizations, trade schools, and technical schools. A key objective is to promote our company as an employer of choice to students, recent graduates, veterans, and skilled tradespeople.

 Key Responsibilities Recruitment & Talent Pipeline Development

• Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and develop targeted recruitment strategies.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with local HR associations, chambers of commerce, workforce boards, military      outplacement professionals, and veteran transition programs.
• Develop formal partnerships with local trade schools, technical schools, and high school vocational programs to promote career      opportunities and introduce students to the glass fabrication industry.
• Represent the company at career fairs, community events, trade school open houses, and other networking events to increase      brand awareness and attract talent.
• Create and maintain a referral network to generate a steady pipeline of qualified candidates for production, skilled trades, and professional roles.

Community Engagement

• Serve as the primary HR point of contact for external community organizations and educational institutions.
• Coordinate on-site facility tours, guest speaker engagements, and job-shadow opportunities for students and community      partners.
• Develop promotional materials and presentations tailored to local audiences to highlight company culture, benefits, and      career pathways.

Core HR Generalist Duties

• Support day-to-day HR functions including onboarding, orientation, benefits enrollment, policy administration, and compliance      with state and federal employment laws.
• Assist with employee relations, providing guidance to employees and supervisors on HR policies and procedures.
• Coordinate training programs and support performance management processes.
• Maintain accurate HR records, prepare reports, and support HR audits as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred; equivalent combination of      education and experience considered.
• 3+ years of experience in Human Resources, with proven success in recruitment and talent pipeline development.
• Strong networking skills with the ability to engage a wide variety of stakeholders in the community.
• Knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present to diverse audiences.
• Self-motivated, outgoing, and comfortable representing the company in public forums.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with HRIS and applicant tracking systems preferred.

Work Environment

• Regular travel within the local community for events, meetings, and school visits.
• Standard office environment with occasional work in manufacturing or shop areas.
• Some evening or weekend events may be required.

Why Join Us

- Competitive hourly pay based on experience

- Comprehensive, low-cost benefits package

- 401k with company match- Paid time off (vacation, sick days, holidays)

- Quarterly Profit Sharing Bonus

-Salary range $75,000-$80,000 a year 

Hartung Glass is a top North American glass fabricator, as ranked by Glass Magazine. We hand craft windows, fabricate custom mirrors, create glass railings and high-end shower doors, and paint on and laminate safety glass. We are privately-owned and celebrating our 101st year of business. Headquartered in Tukwila, WA, Hartung Glass has facilities throughout the United States and Western Canada including Oregon, California, Texas, Colorado, Utah, Indiana and British Columbia. We provide a fulfilling workplace for employees by offering opportunities for personal and professional development, recognizing high performance and embracing the ideas of others.