Job Description

At Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL), we are looking for an experienced HR professional to join our team as an HR Generalist! In this role, you will coach employees and supervisors on various personnel topics, handle employee relations issues, manage initiatives/projects to improve processes and procedures, recruit and hire the best employee-owners, and provide exceptional customer service to those you support.

The ideal candidate will have some exposure to Human Resources or related department within a corporate environment, with experience in performance management, coaching, disciplinary processes, hiring/recruiting, compensation, benefits, and strategic HR.

If you have broad HR experience and are passionate about providing top-notch business partner support to employees and supervisors, then this position may be the career for you!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Facilitate meetings to resolve issues. Provide objective feedback, make recommendations on issues as appropriate for both individual employee and managers.
2. Counsel employees and management by interpreting company culture, values and policy, and employment law promptly and accurately.
3. Maintain legal documentation.
4. Work with management to help draft and supply updated and useful information such as reports, relevant policies, and/or disciplinary documents.
5. Actively source and recruit, interview, and hire employees.
6. Support Human Resources training efforts.
7. Supervise and mentor other staff as needed.
8. Define and follow area processes.
9. Continuously identify, measure, and improve processes.
10. Other duties as assigned.
11. Understand, create, simplify processes. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS B.A. or B.S. degree in Human Resources or related field Minimum of four years experience within Human Resources or a related field Solid knowledge of employment law and legal hiring practices and procedures Excellent listening, interviewing and interpersonal skills Strong analytical ability and problem resolution skills Skills in investigating and successfully resolving Employee Relations situations Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate discretion in handling sensitive information and data Proficient knowledge of MS Office and familiarity with an HRIS system and processes Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment Background check results satisfactory to SEL Negative drug test result(s) PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS PHR/SPHR and/or SHRM certification HR Generalist Experience PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS None

LOCATION INFORMATION

PULLMAN, WA- SEL’s corporate office is located in Eastern Washington where you'll enjoy an unmatched quality of life. Enjoy the smaller town life: country space, freedom from traffic, easy access to recreational activities in nearby mountains, rivers, and forests, as well as great schools and universities.

AN AWARD WINNING COMPANY

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. (SEL) has earned a reputation for quality, reliability, integrity, and service. This has enabled us to expand within both the electric utility and industrial markets in many different industries, markets, and geographies around the world.

COMMUNICATION WITH APPLICANTS

SEL sends an initial e-mail response to all applicants at time of résumé or CV submittal. If you do not receive this communication, please check your SPAM filter and make sure your system is not blocking e-mails from SEL. It is important that you ensure your receipt of this e-mail as SEL may communicate future position updates via e-mail.

SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: M/F/Vets/Disabled.

Company Description

SEL invents, designs, and builds digital products and systems that protect power grids around the world. This technology prevents blackouts and enables customers to improve power system reliability and safety at a reduced cost. A 100 percent employee-owned company headquartered in Pullman, Washington, SEL has manufactured products in the United States since 1984 and now serves customers worldwide. Our mission is simple: to make electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical. Why SEL? • We run SEL like our moms would want us to and part of that is taking care of our employees. • We’re 100% employee owned. We recruit employee owners at SEL, not just employees. • Onsite gym with classes and wellbeing programs. • Tuition Assistance program • Onsite Medical Clinic • 95% company paid medical/dental/vision/life coverage • Awarded by Fortune Magazine s one of the 100 best companies to work for,100 best workplaces for millennials, 20 best workplaces for baby boomers, and 15 best workplaces for manufacturing and production.