HR Generalist

Fluent spoken Ukrainian and English are REQUIRED for this position. Applications that do not meet this requirement will be automatically rejected.

Emish Market is a Ukrainian grocery store located in Fife, WA, offering a wide selection of imported goods from Ukraine and other European countries. In addition to our market, we operate a full-service café, bakery, and meat department, preparing fresh Ukrainian dishes, pastries, and specialty meats daily. Our mission is to create a warm, authentic, and memorable experience for every guest.

We are currently seeking an experienced and detail-oriented HR Generalist to join our team. This position will support day-to-day HR operations, employee relations, recruiting, onboarding, compliance, payroll support, and other HR functions across our growing organization.

• Manage day-to-day HR operations and provide support to employees and managers
• Coordinate the full recruitment process, including job postings, candidate screening, interviews, offers, and onboarding
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation
• Assist with new hire onboarding, employment eligibility verification, and required paperwork
• Support employee relations and assist managers with performance issues, attendance concerns, disciplinary actions, and workplace policies
• Maintain and update company policies, procedures, and employee handbook materials
• Assist with payroll-related tasks, including timecard review, attendance tracking, and resolving payroll discrepancies
• Monitor employee benefits, PTO, sick leave, and other employee programs
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and company policies
• Prepare HR reports, documentation, and correspondence as needed
• Maintain confidentiality of employee information and sensitive HR matters
• Support workplace investigations and documentation when necessary
• Assist with employee separations, including exit documentation and final payroll coordination
• Partner with department managers to address staffing and employee-related needs
• Perform other HR duties and projects as assigned

We offer competitive employee benefits including paid sick leave (1 hour per 40 hours worked), partial employer-covered medical insurance (75% for full-time employees), and paid vacation: 1 week after 1 year of employment and 2 weeks after 2 years.

• Fluent spoken Ukrainian and English - REQUIRED
• Minimum 2 years of professional HR experience
• Strong knowledge of HR practices, employee relations, recruiting, onboarding, and employment documentation
• Working knowledge of federal and Washington State employment laws and HR compliance requirements
• Experience handling confidential and sensitive employee information
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and HR/payroll systems
• Ability to maintain a high level of professionalism and confidentiality
• HR certification such as SHRM-CP or PHR is a plus

If you are an experienced HR professional who enjoys working directly with employees and managers and wants to be part of a growing Ukrainian-American business, we would love to hear from you!