Human Resources Generalist

As an HR generalist you will have the opportunity to solve complex problems, support employees, and partner with leadership. If this sounds like the right role for you please apply!Essential Duties and Responsibilities1. Facilitate meetings to resolve issues. Provide objective feedback, make recommendations on issues as appropriate for both individual employee and managers.2. Counsel employees and management by interpreting company culture, values and policy, and employment law promptly and accurately.3. Maintain legal documentation.4. Work with management to help draft and supply updated and useful information such as reports, relevant policies, and/or disciplinary documents.5. Actively source and recruit, interview, and hire employees.6. Support Human Resources training efforts.7. Supervise and mentor other staff as needed.8. Define and follow area processes.9. Continuously identify, measure, and improve processes.10. Other duties as assigned.11. Understand, create, simplify processes.Required QualificationsB.A. or B.S. degree in Human Resources or related fieldMinimum of four years experience within Human Resources or a related fieldSolid knowledge of employment law and legal hiring practices and proceduresExcellent listening, interviewing and interpersonal skillsStrong analytical ability and problem resolution skillsSkills in investigating and successfully resolving Employee Relations situationsAbility to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate discretion in handling sensitive information and dataProficient knowledge of MS Office and familiarity with an HRIS system and processesStrong writing, documentation, and speaking skillsAbility to learn new skills and assume new responsibilitiesAbility to work cooperatively in a team environmentBackground check results satisfactory to SELNegative drug test result(s)Preferred QualificationsPHR/SPHR and/or SHRM certificationHR Generalist ExperienceLocation InformationPullman, WA- SEL’s corporate office is located in Eastern Washington where you’ll enjoy an unmatched quality of life. Enjoy the smaller town life: country space, freedom from traffic, easy access to recreational activities in nearby mountains, rivers, and forests, as well as great schools and universities.An Award Winning CompanySchweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. (SEL) has earned a reputation for quality, reliability, integrity, and service. This has enabled us to expand within both the electric utility and industrial markets in many different industries, markets, and geographies around the world.Communication with ApplicantsSEL sends an initial e-mail response to all applicants at time of résumé or CV submittal. If you do not receive this communication, please check your SPAM filter and make sure your system is not blocking e-mails from SEL. It is important that you ensure your receipt of this e-mail as SEL may communicate future position updates via e-mail. SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: M/F/Vets/Disabled.SEL invents, designs, and builds digital products and systems that protect power grids around the world. This technology prevents blackouts and enables customers to improve power system reliability and safety at a reduced cost. A 100 percent employee-owned company headquartered in Pullman, Washington, SEL has manufactured products in the United States since 1984 and now serves customers worldwide. Our mission is simple: to make electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.