Human Resources Generalist

The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is looking for a positive and professional Human Resources Generalist.

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading non-profit, charitable organization committed to strengthening our community through by connecting all people to their potential and purpose, and to each other. By bringing together people from different backgrounds, perspectives, and generations, we ensure that we all have access to the opportunities, relationships, and resources necessary to learn, grow, and thrive.

The HR Generalist plays a key part in supporting our employees and leadership team by providing guidance and support across a range of HR functions, with a focus on employee relations, compliance and policy administration, employee onboarding and I-9 processing, accommodation administration, and other HR project assignments. Key responsibilities:

• Serve as a first point of contact for employee relations issues, working closely with employees and managers to address concerns in a fair and consistent manner.
• Conduct and document investigations related to complaints, conduct issues, and policy violations.
• Coach and advise leadership in employee relations matters and concerns, discipline, interpretation of policies, grievance resolution and employment separation.
• Perform day-to-day HR operation processes, ensuring compliance with company policies, and fostering a positive workplace culture.
• Partner with leadership to ensure company policies, procedures, and practices are consistently applied.
• Coordinate the interactive process for ADA accommodation requests, including intake, documentation, and communication with employees and managers.
• Assist in the facilitation of employee orientation processes, ensuring a welcoming and compliant onboarding experience.
• Participate in problem solving, mediation, and conflict resolution with employees and/or leadership.
• Partner with leadership in writing and/or editing disciplinary actions, Performance Success Plans, Letters of Expectation, and other formal documentation.
• Conduct trainings to employees and/or leadership in-person and via Microsoft Teams.
• Assist leadership with Reasonable Suspicion process, related testing, discipline, EAP referrals and/or employment separation.
• Maintain proficiency in HR related topics and continuous education on best practices, laws, and trends.
• Support and positively affect continuity between the YMCA and employee goals and safeguard the Y's position at all times.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in human resources or related field or equivalent professional employee relations experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of employee relations, investigation and grievance resolution experience is required.
• Prior experience investigating and responding to EEOC or WSHRC claim notices is highly preferred.
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and consultative skills, with the ability to engage and support employees and leaders across all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels; strong communication and influencing skills are essential for success in this role.
• Experience in a mission-driven environment with multiple stakeholders and limited resources is highly valued; familiarity with the unique dynamics of child-focused organizations is a strong plus.
• Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple high-priority tasks in a fast-paced environment; strong organizational skills and adaptability are essential.
• Ability to operate in both strategic and hands-on capacities in a lean organizational structure.
• High emotional intelligence and a solution-oriented mindset.
• Ability to work effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions and perceptions.
• Professional proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Teams, Word, PowerPoint and Excel) and ADP Workforce Now or other HRIS required.
• Able to support employees and/or Directors after regular business hours.
• Holds a valid driver's license, valid insurance, and can drive your vehicle to various YMCA locations throughout Pierce and Kitsap Counties as needed.
• Complete online Child Abuse Prevention training on first day of employment and complete other online and in-person training throughout employment as required.

Compensation: $77,968.80 to $80,000.00 per year, depending on qualifications and experience.

Position type: Full-Time, exempt, salaried position.

Location: This hybrid position. Must be able to work remotely and in-person at the YMCA PKC Association Office in Tacoma, WA, and/or from various YMCA PKC locations two days per week.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefit plan options (with FSA and HSA options).
• YMCA paid Membership for you and your household.
• YMCA paid Life and Long-term Disability Insurance.
• YMCA 403(b) retirement savings and 403(b) ROTH plan options (after 2 years of Full-Time employment, the YMCA will contribute 8% of your monthly earnings).
• 15 accrued paid vacation days for year one (vacation accruals increase with years of service).
• 8 paid Holidays/Floating Holidays per calendar year (prorated based on date of hire).
• Paid Sick Leave accrued at 1.23 hours for every 40 hours worked per year
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP).
• Digital mental health counseling platform, Wellness program, and LifeMart employee discount center.
• Professional training, education, and certification opportunities.
• 20% discount on YMCA programs, Childcare services, and merchandise.

Ignite your Passion, Live the Y Cause, and Join our Team! To apply, visit our website at www.ymcapkc.org.

The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is committed to diversity and inclusion throughout our organization and is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Women/Minority/Veteran/Disabled

Compensation: $77,968.80 to $80,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person