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. #J-18808-Ljbffr LAKEWOOD ACQUISITION LLC