Description
Position Summary:
The HR Generalist is responsible for supporting and executing core HR functions across the organization, with a primary focus on recruitment, onboarding, training coordination, compliance, and employee engagement.
This role requires a highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive professional who can independently manage multiple HR responsibilities in a fast-paced environment while following established processes, timelines, and accuracy standards. The HR Generalist plays a key role in ensuring compliance, supporting employees, and contributing to a positive and consistent employee experience.
Key Expectations for Success
- Work must be completed accurately, thoroughly, and within required timelines.
- All HR documentation must be reviewed for accuracy prior to distribution or submission.
- Time-sensitive tasks must be prioritized and completed within established deadlines.
- Errors, omissions, or incomplete work must be identified and corrected proactively.
- Full ownership of assigned responsibilities is expected from start to completion.
- Issues impacting compliance, deadlines, or employee experience must be escalated promptly to HR leadership.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Recruitment & Onboarding
- Manage full-cycle recruitment including job postings, sourcing, screening, scheduling, and candidate communication.
- Maintain timely candidate and hiring manager communication (typically within 24–48 hours).
- Coordinate interviews and support hiring managers with interview preparation and logistics.
- Manage pre-employment requirements including background checks and driving records.
- Ensure onboarding activities are fully prepared and completed prior to new hire start dates.
- Coordinate orientations, first-week scheduling, and onboarding setup (systems, access, workspace).
- Track onboarding progress and resolve gaps to ensure smooth new hire integration.
Training & Employee Development
- Coordinate internal and external training programs, including registration, communication, and scheduling.
- Support employee development through learning platforms such as LinkedIn Learning, as well as other external training resources.
- Facilitate or support delivery of internal training sessions and workshops as needed.
- Track employee training completion, certifications, and required deadlines.
- Maintain accurate training records within HR systems.
Employee Wellbeing & Engagement
- Plan, coordinate, and execute approved engagement activities within budget.
- Maintain an annual engagement calendar to ensure consistent programming.
- Track participation and gather employee feedback to support continuous improvement.
- Ensure all engagement activities are properly planned, resourced, and communicated in advance.
Benefits & Compliance
- Support employees with benefits enrollment, changes, and inquiries.
- Administer leave programs (FMLA, WA PFML) and track key dates and documentation.
- L&I and unemployment claims administration.
- Ensure accurate and timely processing of benefit-related data and reconciliations (medical, dental, life, AD&D, 401(k), etc.).
- Support compliance with employment laws, policies, and audit requirements.
HR Documentation & Administrative Support
- Maintain and audit accurate and complete employee records, ensuring compliance with retention and documentation standards.
- Conduct routine HR audits to ensure file accuracy and completeness.
- Manage employment verifications and HR correspondence.
- Ensure accurate completion of I-9 documentation and compliance tracking.
- Support payroll-related inquiries and timesheet training as needed.
- Assist with general HR administrative duties including mail handling, supplies, and office coordination.
- Provide guidance to employees and managers on HR policies and employee relations matters.
- Coordinate employee recognition and milestone programs.
- Other job duties as assigned.
Work Environment:
This role may occasionally require work in active construction environments where exposure to machinery, weather conditions, dust, fumes, and moderate to high noise levels may occur. Proper safety protocols and PPE are required when on-site.
Benefits
401(k) with 4% company match
20 days PTO + 8 paid holidays
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Employer-paid life insurance and long-term disability
Accident plan and EAP
Paid parking (Downtown Seattle) and cellphone allowance
Fitness subsidy and tuition reimbursement
Employee referral program
Schedule & Compensation
Hiring range: $30–$40 per hour, with a full range of $30–$46 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–4:00 PM, with occasional flexibility for recruiting events and HR activities.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Schuchart is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to protected characteristics under federal, state, or local law.
We encourage applications from veterans, individuals with disabilities, and underrepresented groups.
For accommodations, contact: human.resources@schuchart.com
Requirements
Minimum Requirements
3+ years of HR experience (Generalist or Coordinator role).
Construction industry experience preferred.
Working knowledge of employment compliance areas including leave administration, employee relations, and HR operations.
Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience/SHRM-HRCI certification).
Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills across all levels.
Proficiency with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office.
Willingness to travel for recruiting events or job fairs as needed.
