Human Resources Generalist - Field

About the role

The Human Resources Generalist - Field supports PCC stores and travels between assigned store locations and the main office as needed. They provide HR support across various disciplines including benefits administration, employee relations, training and development, performance management, onboarding, policy implementation, employment law compliance, and recruiting.

Responsibilities

• Develops an HR partnership with store leaders and staff, focusing on mutual respect and trust.
• Provides HR subject matter knowledge regarding the union contract, staff handbook, benefits, health and safety, employee relations, diversity and inclusion, training and development, recruiting, and payroll.
• Administers various human resource plans, policies, and procedures and communicates updates and changes broadly.
• Develops systematic improvements to simplify store leadership and staff processes in training, career development, internal recruiting, and more.
• Partners with HR leaders to support job fairs and recruiting, field benefits questions, support open enrollment, and facilitate training.
• Conducts investigations and recommends appropriate action for progressive discipline in partnership with store leadership.
• Affords assistance with HR departmental projects and initiatives.

Requirements

• Minimum 5-10 years of progressive Human Resources experience in a HR Generalist capacity.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including interpersonal relationship building.
• Ability to build and maintain trust, protect and preserve confidential information along with high attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize/re-prioritize multiple projects and/or deadlines in a fast-paced and constantly shifting work environment.
• Exposure to labor relations or a union environment.
• Ability to be adaptable and flexible when working in various environments.
• Broad understanding of HR functions including recruiting, training, benefits, employee relations and compliance, HRIS systems.
• Able to multi-task, learn, problem-solve, prioritize, set and attain goals, work independently and have strong organizational skills.
• Able to make responsible decisions with imperfect information.
• Availability to work some evenings and weekends.
• Ability to travel without barriers to all store locations.

Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build and maintain trust.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize/re-prioritize multiple projects.
• Exposure to labor relations or a union environment.
• Adaptable and flexible work style.
• Broad understanding of HR functions.
• Multi-tasking, learning, problem-solving, goal-setting, independent work, and organizational skills.
• Making responsible decisions with imperfect information.
• Traveling to all store locations.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plan.
• Care for yourself and loved ones.
• Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Parental Leave, Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid time off starting at 0.08 hours per hour worked, plus 6 paid holidays per year, and bereavement leave.
• 401(k) profit sharing contribution.
• Discounted ORCA bus pass, PCC cooking classes discount, staff discount on in-store purchases, free PCC co-op membership, Flexible Spending Account with pre-tax savings on eligible health and child care expenses.

Pay

$85,000 - $95,000/year depending on experience

Schedule

Light physical work level with occasional medium or heavy physical work level when supporting stores or other offsite events.