HR Generalist

About This Role

This HR Generalist role supports two companies with employees in Washington and Florida, covering the full workforce from manufacturing to administrative teams. After a recent asset purchase, the company is building its HR infrastructure from the ground up, including new systems, handbooks, and core policies. The position involves setting up Paylocity, building employee files and workflows, and implementing onboarding, leave, safety, and compliance processes across both states.

Responsibilities

• Build HR infrastructure for two companies, including employee files, workflows, forms, and standard operating procedures
• Configure Paylocity, including employee records, job codes, and onboarding workflows
• Draft and roll out policies, procedures, and employee handbooks that meet Washington and Florida requirements
• Maintain accurate employee records in Paylocity
• Serve as payroll backup: review timecards, process changes, and support multi-state payroll processing
• Pull reports for audits, compliance, and leadership requests
• Maintain physical and digital personnel files in line with retention requirements
• Post openings, pre-screen applicants, schedule interviews, and prepare offer letters for production, professional, and administrative roles
• Coordinate background checks, drug screening, and E-Verify
• Complete and maintain Forms I-9
• Run new hire orientation for production, professional, and administrative employees in both states
• Serve as a first point of contact for employee questions and concerns
• Advise supervisors and managers on coaching, documentation, and performance improvement plans, escalating to the Director of HR as needed
• Assist with investigations, performance reviews, and terminations
• Coordinate and track required and job-specific training
• Support performance management, engagement, and retention initiatives
• Help develop job descriptions, org charts, and career paths across all departments
• Partner with operations on safety programs, training, and incident follow-up
• Manage workers’ compensation claims and maintain OSHA logs for both states
• Administer leaves of absence, including FMLA, WA Paid Family and Medical Leave, and disability
• Support benefits administration, open enrollment, and ACA and EEO-1 reporting
• Maintain compliance with federal, Washington, and Florida employment laws

Requirements

• 3 to 5 years of experience as an HR Generalist, covering the full range of HR functions
• Working knowledge of Washington State employment law, including WA Paid Family and Medical Leave, paid sick leave, and wage and hour rules