HR Generalist

Hermanson Company is a standout Mechanical company that has been doing business in the Puget Sound area since 1979. Over the last four decades we have grown from a family owned sheet metal contractor to a partner led full service mechanical construction, design and maintenance provider playing a significant role in the U.S. national construction industry.

By design, Hermanson is a special place to work. Our belief is that people do business with people they like. In keeping with that belief, we strive to hire and retain highly motivated people who are professional, ethically unwavering, and unrelenting in delivering quality results. We are focused on providing a workplace where high performance individuals come together to build dedicated teams driven to accomplish great things for our customers.

People love working at Hermanson, because we all share the same Core Values:

• Clients First – Caring, win-win, value, quality and service attitude
• Family Matters - Safety, wellness, stability, enjoyment and balance
• Character Matters – Integrity, accountability, passionate, and caring
• Team - Trust, honesty, respect, reliable and inclusive
• Appreciate – Each other, our successes, and enjoy the journey
• Learn, Grow, Innovate – Challenge the status quo and always compete

The Role

The HR Generalist supports a complex, fast-paced mechanical construction organization with union employees and non-union employees across 17 unions, nationwide. This role provides hands-on HR support across employee relations, performance management, recruiting, compliance, HR systems, and employee lifecycle administration.

This position requires sound judgment, strong labor-law knowledge, people operations experience and the ability to balance risk management with practical business needs in a regulated, project-based environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Process new hires, rehires, transfers, promotions, demotions, status changes, leaves, and terminations accurately and timely in Microsoft Dynamics 365 HRIS and ADP.
• Participate in onboarding activities, including offer letters, pre-employment requirements, orientation scheduling, and first-day readiness.
• Ensure completion and retention of I-9s, background checks, drug screens, and required onboarding documentation.
• Maintain accurate employee records and data integrity across Microsoft D365 HRIS & ADP.
• Support offboarding processes, including exit interviews.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee relations issues, including policy interpretation, workplace concerns, corrective action, and performance issues.
• Conduct prompt, thorough, and legally defensible investigations into complaints involving harassment, discrimination, retaliation and policy violations.
• Prepare investigation summaries, findings, and recommendations; escalate matters appropriately.
• Advise managers and field leaders on best practices to reduce risk while maintaining accountability.
• Respond to employee and manager HR inquiries with accuracy and professionalism.
• Support HR reporting, metrics, and dashboards as needed.
• Participate in HR projects, initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Serve as a consistent, credible HR presence for both office and field operations.
• Maintain a strong working knowledge of federal, state, and local labor and employment laws, including FLSA, ADA, FMLA, EEO, and Washington State labor laws.
• Support Affirmative Action Plan (AAP) administration, documentation, data requests, and audit readiness.
• Assist with EEO-1 reporting, internal audits, and compliance initiatives.
• Assist with administration of the Gallup Employee Engagement Survey.
• Partner with managers to interpret engagement results and develop actionable improvement plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of progressive HR Generalist experience.
• Maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion with sensitive information.
• Strong knowledge of labor and employment law.
• Proven experience handling employee relations, investigations, and performance management.
• High attention to detail and strong documentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

Preferred

• Experience supporting union and non-union workforces.
• Experience with AAP/OFCCP compliance.
• HR systems experience with D365, ADP, Greenhouse, LMS, or SharePoint.
• SHRM-CP or PHR/SPHR certification.

The salary range for this position is $90,000 to $110,000. (The compensation offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills and experience).

Hermanson offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial future, and professional growth.

• Competitive pay with bonus opportunities
• Medical, prescription, dental & vision coverage with zero to low weekly premiums
• 401(k) with discretionary company match
• Generous paid time off (vacation, sick time, and paid holidays)
• Disability income protection
• Life insurance for employees and eligible dependents
• Optional added protection with critical illness and accident plans
• Career growth & development opportunities
• In-house training programs
• Certificate & tuition reimbursement
• Wellness program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Hermanson company LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Hermanson does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.