Human Resources Generalist

Tessera is a national leader in creating meaningful employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities and veterans. We are a dynamic and growing organization of social entrepreneurs dedicated to building strong communities and delivering exceptional service.

About Tessera

A recognized leader in inclusive employment and workforce development. A mission-driven team of innovative and passionate professionals. Operating self-sustaining businesses across 15 states and the District of Columbia, with a workforce of more than 2,000 employees. Committed to providing outstanding customer experiences across all service lines. Focused on supporting employee growth through robust training, development, and support programs.

Location: Auburn, Washington
Type: Exempt

Responsibilities

• Offer guidance and coaching to manufacturing Managers and employees on employee relations, recruitment, performance management, and labor relations, while exemplifying Tessera’s culture, values, and commitment to excellence.
• Coordinate recruitment efforts, including networking with vocational agencies to attract employees with disabilities for operational sites.
• Recruit new employees annually—many in hard-to-fill front-line roles—including pre-screening candidates, participating in interviews, identifying position requirements and necessary accommodations, and providing strategic staffing counsel to Hiring Managers.
• Exercise discretion and confidentiality while supporting the team through best practices, reviews, and audits.
• Provide comprehensive HR guidance and support to ensure Tessera’s policies, federal, state, and local employment laws are interpreted and applied fairly and consistently.
• Mentor and educate managers on employee relations matters, helping them identify appropriate courses of action and communicate effectively with employees.
• Perform day-to-day HR and Recruiting Partner duties for the manufacturing facility, coordinating closely with Home Office HR Partners and Recruiting Manager.
• Maintain a strong understanding of business goals and continuously develop, research, and recommend improvements to HR policies, processes, and services to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Communicate proactively with HR team members and promote transparency.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable employment laws and regulations, working with legal counsel when necessary, and provide counsel on complex HR matters including staffing plans, classification, performance management.
• Collaborate with the Recruiting Manager and Home Office HR and leadership to guide managers in developing job descriptions, disciplinary actions, performance improvement plans, evaluations, and separation documentation.
• Investigate, document, and respond to complex complaints, allegations, and EEOC complaints in partnership with Home Office HR team.
• Partner with Vocational team to address performance and employee relations matters involving employees with disabilities, ensuring appropriate support and compliance.
• Coordinate full-cycle recruitment efforts in partnership with Hiring Managers and Supervisors to understand job requirements and ensure effective candidate selection.
• Oversee requisitions, postings, applications, offer letters, and new hire documentation for accuracy and compliance.
• Develop job postings, manage recruitment channels, and represent Tessera at local job fairs and outreach events, building strong relationships with community agencies and organizations.
• Analyze information provided on prospective employees’ applications to determine suitability for employment.
• Recruit, screen, interview, and evaluate candidates, maintaining applicant tracking systems and records in compliance with affirmative action and EEO guidelines.
• Conduct background, security, and credential checks, ensure proper record retention, and support onboarding and new hire orientation processes.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of recruitment strategies.
• Assist with new employee orientation including completing required forms.
• Responsible for ad hoc projects in both HR and Recruiting related functions.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or related field, required.
• 3 – 5 years of previous experience in Human Resources and Recruiting or related, required.
• Previous experience in Employee Relations is preferred.
• Combination of previous experience and education will be considered.
• Previous experience or knowledge in the Aerospace Manufacturing industry highly desired.
• A valid state driver’s license is required with the ability to obtain and maintain coverage by Tessera’s insurance.
• Access to a federal military installation requires a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or an acceptable alternative, such as a U.S. passport or military ID, in accordance with the REAL ID Act. More information.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain applicable security clearances and installation access.
• A background check and E-Verify will be conducted for this position.

Skills

• Consider yourself a people person.
• Love working on collaborative teams.
• Dedicated to internal and external customer service.
• Take pride in your work.
• Drawn to serving others and want to challenge yourself through mission-driven work.

Core Leadership Competencies

• Purpose – Understands and supports Tessera’s mission of creating opportunities for people with disabilities and veterans.
• Servant Leadership – Demonstrates self-awareness and personal growth, builds trust-based relationships, seeks to understand before acting, prioritizes the growth and success of others.
• Safety Mindset – Builds the culture of safety into hiring practices, speaks up about hazards, concerns, and opportunities to improve safety, participates in safety initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.
• Operations Excellence – Completes work with quality, reliability, and attention to detail, takes ownership of responsibilities, and contributes to team success through collaboration and consistency.
• Customer Service – Treats customers, coworkers, and stakeholders with professionalism and respect, communicates clearly, and represents Tessera positively in all interactions.
• Tessera’s Values –
  • Inclusion: Treats others with dignity and respect, demonstrates awareness of people of all abilities, and contributes to an inclusive workplace.
  • Partnership: Works collaboratively with coworkers, supervisors, and stakeholders to achieve shared goals.
  • Integrity: Acts honestly, follows through on commitments, and takes accountability for actions and results.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance.
• Elective 401(k) retirement plan with a 3% employer discretionary contribution after 90-days of employment.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for both medical and dependent care.
• 11 paid federal holidays, accrual of 12 paid days of vacation, paid sick leave.
• Potential shared earning bonus.
• Tuition assistance available after 1 year of employment and potential scholarships for qualified dependents.
• Professional development, certifications, and training opportunities.
• Verizon wireless discount.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and an engaging wellness program.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility for full-time employees.

Pay

$80,169 - $101,400

Schedule

Full-time, Monday – Friday 7:30am – 4:00pm (flexible start and end times depending on scheduling needs).