Human Resources Generalist

GROW WITH US

As the largest 100% employee-owned company in the resource recovery industry, Recology has a unique workplace culture that guides how we support employees, interact with our customers, service our communities, and care for our environment.

We are a team of trusted advisors and partners committed to superior customer service. We are a diverse group with a shared commitment to excellence and providing high caliber service. We are a collaborative and supportive team and looking for a motivated self-starter to join us!

We encourage Recology employees to G.R.O.W. with Us professionally and personally by:

• Giving Back to our communities.
• Recovering Resources to achieve their best and highest use.
• Owning a company that provides quality service and protects the environment.
• Working Together to achieve our common vision, a world without waste.

You can G.R.O.W. with Us by becoming our Human Resources Generalist

NOTE: This position will require travel to different sites in throughout the month, with a home base in our South Seattle operations. 

THE ROLE

Under close direction, plans and carries out policies relating to all phases of Human Resources activity. Completes assignments related to salary administration, recruitment, job evaluations, performance management, employee benefits, organization studies, employment activities and other special projects.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, AND ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Plans and carries out policies relating to all phases of Human Resources activity. Completes assignments related to salary administration, recruitment, job evaluations, performance management, employee benefits, organization studies, employment activities and other special projects.
• Works with manager in addressing issues related to employee performance and conduct.  Keeps manager informed on employee relations issues.
• Adheres to all local, state and federal regulatory requirements and policies, procedures and standards.
• Compiles statistical data and analyses for local salary administration purposes and other functional areas.  Prepares Employee Status Change Forms.
• Answers routine personnel inquiries as well as policy and procedure questions.
• Communicates leave administration program policies, procedures, requirements and processes.
• Coordinates and tracks employee Leave of Absence in compliance with state and federal regulatory requirements; prepares paperwork and explains employee eligibility and responsibilities; keeps supervisor informed as to the status of employee leaves; works with Human Resources Manager on escalated situations; maintains files according to policy and records retention requirements.
• Assists Human Resources Manager in recruiting, interviewing, selection and orientation of prospective employees.
• Maintains local records for personnel transactions such as hires, promotions, transfers, performance reviews, and terminations and maintains local appraisal and position description files.

QUALIFICATIONS 

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying.  A typical way to qualify is:

• Two years general experience in human resources including specialized knowledge in one or more human resource focus areas (i.e., recruitment, leave administration, performance management, employee relations, policy, training, etc.)
• Principles, practices, laws, applications and programs in position in Human Resources including specialized knowledge of federal, state and local labor laws, regulations and ordinances as well as human resource theory and practice.
• Current developments and trends in areas of expertise.
• Computer programs, including Microsoft Offic