Human Resources Generalist

Join LAKEWOOD ACQUISITION LLC in Lakewood, WA onsite, where you can play a hands-on role building people and culture programs from the ground up for a manufacturing workforce. This HR Generalist position reports to the Director of Human Resources and supports day-to-day HR operations while helping stand up HR infrastructure following an asset purchase.

What you’ll do

• Help build HR infrastructure after the asset purchase, including employee files, workflows, forms, and standard operating procedures.
• Support configuration and data setup in Paylocity, including employee records, job codes, and onboarding workflows.
• Draft, update, and roll out policies, procedures, and the employee handbook.
• Maintain accurate employee records in Paylocity through timely, detail-oriented data entry.
• Serve as payroll backup, including reviewing timecards, processing changes, and supporting payroll as needed.
• Pull HR reports and maintain HR data for audits, compliance, and leadership requests.
• Maintain physical and digital personnel files in line with retention requirements.
• Support hiring by posting openings, pre-screening applicants, scheduling interviews, and preparing offer letters.
• Coordinate background checks, drug screening, and E-Verify.
• Complete Forms I-9, verify documentation, and maintain I-9 files.
• Run new hire orientation and onboarding for production and office employees.
• Act as a first point of contact for employee questions and concerns.
• Advise supervisors on employee relations matters, including coaching, documentation, and PIPs, escalating to the Director of HR as needed.
• Assist with investigations, performance reviews, and the termination process.
• Coordinate and track required and job-specific training.
• Support performance management, engagement, and retention initiatives.
• Help develop job descriptions, org charts, and career paths as the organization grows.
• Partner with operations on safety programs, safety training, and incident follow-up.
• Manage workers’ compensation claims and maintain OSHA logs.
• Administer leaves of absence, including FMLA, Washington Paid Family and Medical Leave, and disability.
• Support benefits administration, open enrollment, and ACA and EEO-1 reporting.
• Ensure compliance with federal and Washington employment laws and other applicable state requirements.

What you bring

• 3 to 5 years of experience as an HR Generalist.
• Paylocity experience required.
• Working knowledge of federal and Washington State employment laws.
• Experience with payroll processing or payroll support.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and act with integrity.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Tools you’ll use

• Paylocity
• Microsoft Office
• Excel
• E-Verify

Compensation and benefits

Pay range: $32.00 to $42.00 per hour (non-exempt). Placement within the range depends on experience and qualifications.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with employee contribution.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance, with employee contribution.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• 401(k) with a 6% company match.
• Three weeks of paid time off per year.

Preferred qualifications

• Manufacturing industry experience.
• Experience setting up or building an HR function, or supporting an acquisition or integration.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• SHRM-CP, PHR, or similar certification.