Culture & People Generalist (HR)

Digital Control Incorporated (DCI) is the world’s leading supplier of underground locating and steering products for the horizontal directional drilling (HDD) industry. Since the introduction of this revolutionary technology 30 years ago, Digital Control has been at the forefront of trenchless technologies that enable the efficient installation of underground utilities such as fiber optic, telecom, gas, and water lines world-wide. DCI’s products are valued for their durable design, ease of use and uncompromising commitment to customer service.

DCI is seeking a Senior Culture and People Generalist in Kent, WA to join our small and dynamic team! This role will function as a true Senior Culture & People generalist with a strong interest in working and learning across all areas of HR processes. If people would describe you as someone with uncompromising integrity, low ego, flexible team player, handles the grey areas of life and is overall a teachable/willing/cool/fun person, we want to hear from you! We like to have fun and not take ourselves so seriously, hopefully you do too :)

What you'll do:

• Partner closely with leadership, managers, and employees to provide strategic guidance on employee relations, performance management, coaching, and organizational effectiveness.
• Lead and support complex employee relations matters, conducting investigations, facilitating difficult conversations, and driving timely, balanced resolutions.
• Contribute to and help scale HR programs and initiatives focused on retention, engagement, learning & development, leadership development, and organizational growth.
• Administer and help optimize the company’s Learning Management System (LMS), including training assignments, reporting, compliance tracking, and employee development initiatives.
• Partner with leaders to identify training needs and support the development, coordination, and delivery of employee learning and development programs.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with ownership, leadership, payroll, accounting, legal counsel, and external partners to align people strategies with business objectives.
• Support and influence company-wide compensation planning and annual compensation review processes.
• Drive employee performance and recognition initiatives that reinforce company culture and accountability.
• Provide leadership support across recruiting, onboarding, benefits administration, wellness initiatives, leave management, internship programs, and global employee programs.
• Participate in and help strengthen workplace safety initiatives and company safety committee efforts.
• Serve as a trusted advisor and culture ambassador while maintaining a high degree of professionalism, confidentiality, and credibility across the organization.
• Provide occasional operational support in partnership with Office and Facilities functions as needed.

Requirements

• 6+ years of progressive HR generalist or HR business partner experience, including direct experience handling employee relations, performance management, compensation, organizational development, and employee engagement initiatives.
• High emotional intelligence and emotional maturity, with the ability to remain grounded, approachable, and solutions-oriented in challenging situations.
• Experience supporting or administering Learning Management Systems (LMS) and coordinating employee training and development programs.
• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification required .
• Demonstrated ability to influence and build trust with employees and leaders at all levels of the organization.
• Strong working knowledge of federal and state employment laws, HR compliance, benefits, compensation practices, and HR best practices; exposure to global HR operations strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to navigate sensitive conversations, manage ambiguity, and balance employee advocacy with business priorities.
• Strong interpersonal skills, a collaborative mindset, and a good sense of humor that contributes positively to team culture and employee relationships.
• Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision-making skills with a proactive and solutions-oriented mindset.
• Excellent communication, responsiveness, follow-through, and organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Demonstrated initiative, adaptability, and the capacity to help evolve and scale HR practices in a growing organization.
• A collaborative, low-ego team player who values transparency, accountability, and continuous learning.

Benefits

• Unparalleled health benefits (PPO plan with no deductibles, no co-pays, DCI covers 99% of costs)
• Quarterly bonuses: we all share in the success of the company
• Professional development
• 401k match (3% match from DCI regardless of participation, 5% maximum match, 100% vested immediately)
• 22 days PTO
• Parental leave
• Company covers 100% of payroll taxes for state family medical leave
• 11 annual paid holidays plus 1 floating holiday
• Winter break (we are closed the last week of each year)
• See more benefits information here.

Compensation:

• DCI is proud to offer comprehensive compensation packages including competitive base pay and discretionary quarterly profit sharing bonuses to all part-time and full-time team members. Base pay is reviewed at a minimum on an annual basis.
• Pay range: $97,100- 108,300 per year. To ensure equity, our compensation philosophy is to bring people into new roles in the range of the mid-point of that role. Factors considered for pay include the level of skill, experience, training, external market factors, and internal value.
• Profit sharing bonus: Over the last 3 years, quarterly bonuses ranged between 11% and 17%. Future bonuses could be higher or lower depending on company profits.

Why DCI?

Work hard, play often... DCI employees are innovative and creative. Our open (forest-like) work environment creates free flowing conversations across all functions. We have gaming days; Lego challenges and ping pong matches to build on our creativity when one hits a roadblock. If that is not enough, our employees bring their four-legged companions (dogs) to work and can take them for a walk around the Green River trail.

DCI takes pride in caring a lot about our employees. We believe that employees should not be burdened with benefits expenses, so we provide lucrative health care plans unmatched in most other companies. We also like to eat at DCI and find any excuse to celebrate the most random holidays (Pi Day, Chocolate Ice Cream Day, etc.) We have monthly catered lunches, a fully stocked snack area, sporting tickets, wellness competitions, and most importantly a team of people who will tell you that DCI is the best place they've ever worked. This is evident by our long service team and low turnover.

We Celebrate Inclusion:

DCI is an equal opportunity employer. Employment at DCI is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. DCI does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), or any other basis protected by law.

It is DCI’s policy to comply with all applicable national, state and local laws pertaining to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity. The Company's EEO policy includes the full & complete support of the Company and all levels of leadership. Because it's just the right thing to do. We hope you think so too.