Human Resources Generalist

Human Resources And Recruiting 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 1,700 employees.
• Committed to providing outstanding customer experiences across all service lines.
• Focused on supporting employee growth through robust training, development, and support programs.

Our Bremerton, Washington Home Office supports nationwide operations with a highly skilled and motivated team specializing in finance, human resources, vocational and workforce development, information systems, strategy, business development, communications, marketing, quality, safety, learning, and more.

Location:

Auburn, Washington

Type:
Exempt

Compensation: $80,169 - $101,400 (Tessera's compensation strategy is to position new employees between the minimum and midpoint of this range, depending on qualifications and experience.)

Work Schedule:

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

As a Human Resources Generalist, you'll offer guidance and coaching to manufacturing Managers and employees on employee relations, recruitment, performance management, and labor relations, while exemplifying Tessera's culture, values, and commitment to excellence. In collaboration with hiring managers and staff, the Human Resources Generalist coordinates recruitment efforts, including networking with vocational agencies to attract employees with disabilities for operational sites. Responsible for recruiting new employees annually many in hard-to-fill front-line roles, the position includes pre-screening candidates, participating in interviews, identifying position requirements and necessary accommodations, and providing strategic staffing counsel to Hiring Managers.

The role also exercises discretion and confidentiality while supporting the team through best practices, reviews, and audits.

• The Human Resources Generalist position will be comprised of about 80% Human Resources duties and 20% Recruiting duties
• Provides comprehensive HR guidance and support to ensure Tessera's policies, federal, state, and local employment laws are interpreted and applied fairly and consistently.
• Mentor and educate managers on employee relations matters, helping them identify appropriate courses of action and communicate effectively with employees.
• Perform day-to-day HR and Recruiting Partner duties for the manufacturing facility, coordinating closely with Home Office HR Partners and Recruiting Manager
• Maintains a strong understanding of business goals and continuously develops, research and recommends improvements to HR policies, processes, and services to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Communicates proactively with HR team members and promotes transparency.
• Ensures compliance with all applicable employment laws and regulations, working with legal counsel when necessary, and provides counsel on complex HR matters including staffing plans, classification, performance management.
• Collaborate with the Recruiting Manager and Home Office HR and leadership to guide managers in developing job descriptions, disciplinary actions, performance improvement plans, evaluations and separation documentation.
• Investigates, documents and responds to complex complaints, allegations, EEOC complaints in partnership with Home Office HR team.
• Partner with Vocational team to address performance and employee relations matters involving employees with disabilities, ensuring appropriate support and compliance.
• Coordinates full-cycle recruitment efforts in partnership with Hiring Managers and Supervisors to understand job requirements and ensure effective candidate selection.
• Oversee requisitions, postings, applications, offer letters and new hire documentation for accuracy and compliance.
• Develops job postings, manages recruitment channels and represents Tessera at local job fairs and outreach events, building strong relationships with community agencies and organizations.
• Responsible for analyzing the information provided on a prospective employee’s application, determines the suitability of the applicant for employment.
• Recruits, screens, interviews, and evaluates candidates, maintaining applicant tracking systems and records in compliance with the affirmative action and EEO guidelines.
• Conduct background, security and credential checks, ensures proper record retention, and supports onboarding and new hire orientation processes.
• Contributes to continuous improvement of recruitment strategies.
• May assist with new employee orientation including…