HR Generalist

Celebrating 85 Years of Building With Purpose

At Absher Construction, we’re proud to celebrate over 85 years as one of the Pacific Northwest’s most respected general contractors. As a 100% employee-owned company, we believe our people are our greatest asset and we invest in them like it! From fully paid medical premiums for employees, to a generous PTO policy, 401(k) and ESOP retirement benefits, we offer a total rewards package that reflects the pride and ownership we bring to every project.

Absher Construction is looking for an experienced Human Resources Generalist to join our HR team in Puyallup! This role is a great fit for someone who enjoys the technical side of HR while still wanting to be a trusted resource for employees and leaders. You’ll have hands-on responsibility across benefits, leave administration, HRIS management, onboarding, compliance, employee relations, and investigations while helping us continue to improve how HR operates.

We’re also in the middle of implementing ADP Workforce Now
, so this person will play an important role in maintaining accurate employee information during the transition and helping us make better use of technology and more efficient HR processes going forward.

The HR Generalist reports to the Director of Human Resources and serves as a key resource for employees navigating benefits, leave, and other HR matters.

• Manage employee onboarding and offboarding, including orientations, pre- employment requirements, employee changes, and craft employee processes
• Maintain accurate employee records and HRIS information, including transfers, compensation changes, title changes, and other employee transactions
• Administer employee benefit programs, including enrollments, qualifying changes, COBRA correspondence, carrier communication, billing reconciliation, and open enrollment
• Support administration of 401(k) and ESOP plans, including employee changes, distributions, audit documentation, and compliance requirements
• Administer protected leaves and workplace accommodations, including determining eligibility, maintaining documentation, monitoring leave usage, and communicating with employees and managers
• Provide guidance to managers regarding performance management, documentation, progressive discipline, and performance improvement plans
• Conduct employee relations investigations involving complaints, policy violations, harassment, discrimination, and other workplace concerns
• Maintain compliance with I-9, E-Verify, employment laws, and company policies
• Partner with Payroll to ensure employee transactions are processed accurately and on time
• Support employee engagement initiatives, surveys, recognition programs, and communication efforts
• Identify opportunities to streamline HR processes and improve workflows through technology
• Assist with HR projects and other department needs as they arise