Human Resources Generalist

WHO WE ARE

The HR Generalist is responsible for supporting and administering key human resources duties, workplace safety, employee engagement, training, and organizational initiatives across the company. This position plays an integral role in developing and maintaining effective HR processes, supporting operational staffing needs, ensuring workplace safety compliance, strengthening employee engagement, and facilitating employee training and development. Reporting to the CFO and working collaboratively with the HR Business Partner, department managers, and senior leadership, this position helps ensure the organization has the people, processes, resources, and training necessary to support business objectives and operational excellence. The position requires a highly organized, proactive, and collaborative individual who can manage multiple initiatives, maintain accurate documentation, coordinate cross-functional activities, and drive projects to completion. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong communication skills, sound judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to build positive working relationships throughout the organization.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Recruitment & Onboarding: Coordinate hiring activities, staffing needs, candidate communications, and employee onboarding in partnership with HR and department leadership.
• Safety & Compliance: Maintain safety programs, coordinate incident reporting, training, safety meetings, and support OSHA and regulatory compliance.
• Employee Engagement: Coordinate company events, employee recognition programs, and initiatives that promote employee morale and retention.
• Uniform & Apparel Management: Oversee uniform inventory, distribution, replenishment, and company-branded apparel initiatives.
• HR Administration: Maintain job descriptions, organizational charts, RACI documentation, personnel records, and support audits, compensation benchmarking, and employee communications.
• Training & Development: Coordinate employee training programs, administer the Talent LMS, support NetSuite implementation and training, and facilitate sales training and CRM adoption.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in Human Resources
• Bachelor’s degree or related experience
• Knowledge and expertise in HR policies and procedures
• Significant knowledge of the hiring process
• A strong understanding of best practices and current regulations specific to HR
• Experience in training & development
• Excellent judgment and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge about conflict management
• Strong decision-making skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Proficiency in MS Office

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ADP, NetSuite, and Talent LMS
• Can speak and translate Spanish past just conversationally
• HR Certification (PHR/SHRM-CP)

What We Bring

Compensation — In accordance with Washington state law, in good-faith, the hourly compensation is estimated between $36 and $40.87 per hour, with final rate determined by skills and experience.

Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage — Comprehensive insurance plans are available to eligible employees and their covered dependents.

Life Insurance — Peterson Company provides $25,000 in employer‑paid basic life insurance policy, with additional voluntary coverage options available.

401(k) Retirement Plan — Employees may begin contributing after 30 days of employment. Peterson Company matches approximately $0.30 per dollar up to 6% of eligible income. A dedicated financial partner is available to support investment education and planning.

Equal Opportunity Statement: The Peterson Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other factor protected by law.