We are looking for an experienced Employee Relations Specialist to join our team in Seattle, Washington. In this long-term contract role, you will play a vital part in managing employee benefits, leave programs, accommodations, and workers' compensation processes. This position offers an opportunity to ensure compliance with employment laws while providing exceptional support to employees and managers.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage daily operations related to employee benefits, including enrollments, terminations, and life event updates.<br>• Conduct timely reconciliations of benefit-related data and vendor invoices, ensuring accuracy and compliance.<br>• Maintain records for all benefit plans, including enrollments, applications, claims, and other required documentation.<br>• Draft and update communication materials regarding employee benefits, ensuring clarity and accessibility.<br>• Coordinate and participate in the annual Open Enrollment process and weekly New Employee Orientation sessions.<br>• Administer leave programs, including FMLA, state-specific family and medical leave, and company leave policies.<br>• Track leave eligibility, usage, and documentation, while communicating requirements and timelines to employees.<br>• Serve as the primary liaison for workers’ compensation claims, ensuring timely reporting and effective communication with all parties.<br>• Oversee reasonable accommodation requests, engaging in interactive processes and providing guidance to managers.<br>• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, including ADA, FMLA, and other applicable regulations.
We are looking for an experienced HR Generalist to join our team in Tacoma, Washington. This contract position offers an opportunity to contribute to various HR functions, including employee relations, benefits administration, and onboarding processes. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in human resources and a commitment to fostering a positive workplace environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage employee relations by addressing concerns, resolving conflicts, and ensuring compliance with company policies.<br>• Oversee onboarding procedures to ensure new hires are effectively integrated into the organization.<br>• Administer benefit programs, including enrollment, changes, and employee inquiries.<br>• Utilize HRIS systems to maintain accurate employee records and generate reports.<br>• Develop and update departmental standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure consistency.<br>• Handle workers' compensation cases, ensuring proper documentation and compliance with legal requirements.<br>• Coordinate corporate recruiting efforts to attract and retain top talent.<br>• Prepare and maintain documentation for various HR processes and initiatives.<br>• Create job aids and training materials to support employee development.<br>• Ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations in all HR practices.