Human Resources Partner

Join Tessera and make a difference. Tessera is a national leader in creating meaningful employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities and veterans. We are a dynamic and growing organization of social entrepreneurs dedicated to building strong communities and delivering exceptional service. About Tessera: A recognized leader in inclusive employment and workforce development. A mission-driven team of innovative and passionate professionals. Operating self-sustaining businesses across 15 states and the District of Columbia, with a workforce of more than 2,000 employees.

Committed to providing outstanding customer experiences across all service lines. Focused on supporting employee growth through robust training, development, and support programs.

Location:

Bremerton, Washington Type:
Non-Exempt Compensation: $38.54 - $44.68 per hour

Work Schedule:

Full-time, Monday – Friday 7:30 am – 4:00 pm (flexible start and end times depending on scheduling needs)

As a Human Resources Partner, you’ll…

• Tessera HR Partners perform HR related duties as a subject matter lead in support of a Cross Functional Team led by a Regional Vice-President. The HR Partner also meets with a team of Tessera HR professionals to ensure problems are identified, preventative systems are in place, and continuous improvement of processes are implemented for smooth operation of the company.
• Responsibilities include employee relations, conflict resolution, labor relations, training, and employment law support.
• The HR Partner must be sensitive to business needs and be adaptable and flexible to changing needs and demands. They must be mission driven and passionate about working with a diverse population including persons with disabilities.
• They are responsible for supporting the HR needs of approximately 300 employees.
• Provide exceptional professional customer service and maintain effective working relationships with employees, colleagues, unions, other agencies, and community members.
• Work with new employees to ensure a smooth transition to Tessera culture and expectations of their position.
• Partners with and supports employees and management by communicating and assisting with training on various human resource policies, procedures, laws, standards, and other government regulations.
• Maintain working relationship with union officials and adheres to terms of labor contract by supporting Manager in the day-to-day implementation of policies concerning wages, hours, and working conditions.
• Perform a wide range of duties relative to the maintenance and processing of personnel records and reports in Workday (HRIS).
• Process changes on employee status as necessary (i.e., change in position, demotion, promotions, wage increases, Leave of Absence, terminations, etc.).
• Enter and/or retrieve data from Workday (HRIS).
• Prepares reports, verify accuracy of records and document adjustments; maintain confidentiality.
• Ensure that compliance is met under Federal and State regulations by monitoring, maintaining, and updating worksite posters.
• Participate in problem solving and conflict resolution.
• Analyze, interpret, and apply complex human resource rules, policies, program requirements in an unbiased, fair, and honest way to assist with resolving difficult situations.
• Work with managers on employee relation issues and concerns, union issues, classification, performance management, grievance resolution, leave of absence coordination, disability accommodation(s), Fitness-for-duty coordination, employee development, discipline, terminations, and Reductions in Force.
• Review requests for exceptions to Tessera policy and make recommendations regarding same.
• Investigate, prepare documentation, and recommend Tessera’s position on grievances, complaints, and…