Human Resource Generalist

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POSITION PURPOSE

At BDA, Human Resources is focused on creating a positive employee experience, understanding what employees need, and how we can provide support. Within this role, the HR Generalist will support a business unit within Operations in a wide variety of responsibilities throughout the entire employee lifecycle. This includes, recruiting, employee relations, and training and development. This person will act as the first point of contact for all employee matters, questions, and concerns. Is welcoming and solicits feedback from employees and partners with leadership to continue to refine processes. Understands when to escalate employee issues to the HR Director as appropriate.

This position will be based out of our Woodinville, WA or Troy, MI office and will be onsite 4-5 days per week. 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Acts as employee advocate to provide assistance with questions or concerns and connects employees to correct resources and tools to resolve issues.
• Provide consultation to leadership on employee relations or performance management issues. Conducts employee investigations and creates related documentation. Commitment to provide a timely, objective resolution and follow-through to all parties to ensure proper resolution.
• Coach and advise leadership in all areas of appropriate HR management. Objectively coach employees through complex, difficult or emotional situations.
• Support talent acquisition initiatives by recruiting the best, most qualified candidates by understanding the business, the staffing needs and attrition awareness.
• Knowledge of leave of absence laws, responsibilities, and regulations (including FMLA, PFML), partnering with Benefits Manager to support employee leave needs.
• Competency in legal compliance of city, state, and federal regulations and applicable employment and labor laws, updates policies and/or procedures as required.
• Collaborate with leadership to refine existing or develop and implement new efficiencies within programs, policies, procedures, and tools.
• Ability to develop and implement employee programs such as recognition, and training and development program (i.e. Anti-Harassment/Non-Discrimination, Performance Management, Talent Development program, etc.)
• Responsible for maintaining employee files and training records.
• Uses best judgment in keeping sensitive information confidential and embodies ethics in his/her work in all employment and HR related matters.
• Fosters collaborative, team-oriented relationships.
• Other job duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Characteristics/Attributes

• An appreciation of BDA culture and the ability to integrate well
• Team player, positive attitude, energetic, committed, competitive
• Outgoing and comfortable interacting with candidates and current employees at all levels of leadership within the organization
• Meticulous organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work well in a face-paced, dynamic environment with multiple priorities
• Ability to work and communicate in a culturally diverse environment with all levels of organization and relevant stakeholders
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong interpersonal skills
• Approachable personality with excellent customer service skills
• Demonstrated ability to listen and help others
• Self-motivated
• Takes initiative to identify and anticipate HR needs and make recommendations to implement
• Ability to think critically and creatively solve problems with win – win outcomes.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree; major in Human Resources or related field
• SHRM-CP or PHR Certification preferred
• 5-7 years progressive HR experience, with a minimum of 2 years recruiting and working in a fast-paced and collaborative team environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Smartsheet and PowerPoint
• Prior HRIS, Applicant Tracking Systems such as Greenhouse, and record management experience preferred
• Ability to organize, prioritize work, and understand HR compliance requirements
• Regular and predictable attendance required (4-5 days/week in office)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Ability to sit in a stationary position in an office environment for extended periods of time, and work on a PC without limitations
• Ability to move in an office environment in order to access files and gather information, stand, walk, use hands to type, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms
• Regularly required to talk or hear

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We are pleased to share the base salary range for this position is $85,000 to $105,000. If you are hired at BDA, your compensation will be determined based on factors that may include geographic location, skills, education, and experience. In addition to these factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as a part of any offer. In the spirit of pay transparency, the range listed is the full base salary range for the role and hiring at the top of the range would not be typical, in order to allow for future salary growth. The range listed is just one component of BDA’s total compensation and rewards programs, which includes: robust PTO; vacation, a paid volunteer day, holidays and summer Fridays, Benefits; medical, dental, vision, life, and AD&D insurance, 401k; tuition reimbursement, mental health and financial wellness programs and professional development opportunities including tuition reimbursement. Certain revenue-generating positions may be eligible for incentive compensation.