HR Specialist at Tree Top Inc. in Bothell, Washington

The Human Resources Specialist is responsible for managing human resources strategies and initiatives, including employee relations; payroll, benefits, and leaves; safety program; training and development; and recruitments and onboarding. Position assists in making and interpreting company policies and handbook, interpreting and applying applicable state and federal laws, and ensuring HR processes, programs, policies and management practices are in alignment with and support the overall organizational objectives.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

This position reports to the President of NW Naturals and does not supervise staff. The position works closely with all departments and employees within NW Naturals, Tree Top Human Resources, applicants, and external vendors.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR ENTRY:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Principles and practices of human resources management and processes.


• Principles and practices of organization development and management.


• Employee trainings and development systems and methods.


• Principles and practices of complex program and project development and administration.


• Principles of policy development.


• Principles and practices of outreach, recruitment and selection.


• Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement principles.


• Principles and practices of job analysis, job classification and compensation systems.


• Principles and practices of performance management systems.


• Pertinent Federal, State, and local employment laws, codes and regulations.

ABILITY TO:

• Manage and coordinate a variety of human resource-related projects and/or programs.


• Interpret and explain policies and procedures, and applicable Federal, State, and local laws as they apply to the human resources management function.


• Maintain confidential and sensitive information.


• Gain cooperation through discussion and persuasion.


• Identify, research, and analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, and project consequences of proposed actions.


• Gather, evaluate, and interpret information.


• Effectively organize, plan, and execute.


• Use computers and computer software including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.


• Meet behaviors established in NW Naturals' performance management and development process.

EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATION/LICENSES, AND TRAINING:

• A Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, or a related field.


• Minimum of five years of HR experience in human resources.


• Food manufacturing/GMP experience is preferred.


• Progressively responsible experience managing recruitment and employment is preferred.


• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP a plus.

The above job profile does not include all essential and nonessential duties of this job. A full job description is available at the time of interview.

Persons with disabilities may be able to perform the essential duties of this job with reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodation will be evaluated on an individual basis and depends, in part, on the specific requirements for the job, the limitations related to disability and the ability of the department/division to accommodate the limitation.

Northwest Naturals is an EEO/AA employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. If you require an accommodation to participate in our application process, please contact Human Resources at: hr@treetop.com or 509-697-7251.