Senior Human Resources Generalist

Scarsella Bros., Inc. is a family-owned heavy civil construction company that has proudly served the Pacific Northwest since 1945. We are seeking an experienced, approachable, and highly organized Senior Human Resources Generalist to support our employees and help strengthen our human resources operations.

This is a hands-on position responsible for managing day-to-day HR functions and serving as a trusted resource for employees and supervisors. This individual will also serve as the company’s designated Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Officer. The ideal candidate exercises sound judgment, communicates effectively, and is comfortable working independently across employee relations, compliance, recruiting, benefits administration, and other areas of human resources.

Experience with in the construction industry and familiarity with union rules and collective bargaining agreements are strongly preferred.

• Serve as a primary resource for employees and supervisors regarding workplace policies, employee relations, benefits, leave, and other HR matters
• Provide guidance to supervisors regarding performance management, coaching, disciplinary action, and employee concerns
• Manage employee relations matters and conduct fair, thorough, and well-documented workplace investigations
• Serve as the company’s designated EEO Officer and help ensure compliance with applicable equal employment opportunity and affirmative action requirements
• Maintain required EEO documentation and assist with compliance reviews, audits, reporting, and employee concerns or complaints
• Partner with company leadership to promote a professional, inclusive, and discrimination-free workplace
• Assist with the interpretation and application of collective bargaining agreements and applicable union requirements
• Work with union representatives and company leadership regarding employee concerns, grievances, dispatch matters, and other labor-related issues
• Coordinate recruiting, interviewing, hiring, onboarding, and offboarding processes
• Prepare offer letters, employment agreements, disciplinary notices, separation documents, and other employee communications
• Administer employee leave, including FMLA, Washington Paid Family and Medical Leave, and other applicable leave programs
• Coordinate workplace injury and workers’ compensation matters with the company’s safety and risk-management personnel
• Maintain personnel records and ensure employee information is complete, accurate, and confidential
• Monitor compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws
• Review and update employee policies, procedures, job descriptions, and the employee handbook
• Coordinate employee training, including harassment prevention, supervisory training, EEO training, and other compliance-related programs
• Assist with annual compensation reviews and wage analysis
• Partner with payroll and accounting personnel to ensure employee changes are communicated and processed accurately
• Support employee engagement, recognition programs, company events, and internal communications
• Track and report relevant HR and EEO information
• Perform other human resources and administrative duties as needed

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field preferred
• Three to five years of progressive human resources experience, including experience advising supervisors and handling employee relations matters
• Previous HR experience in construction, heavy civil, manufacturing, or another field-based industry strongly preferred
• Familiarity with union rules, collective bargaining agreements, labor relations, and union benefit programs preferred
• Knowledge of EEO, affirmative action, and federal contractor compliance requirements preferred
• Working knowledge…