POSITION OVERVIEW:

Guardian’s rapid expansion requires top tier talent and is seeking an experienced HR Generalist to support our growth. The HR Generalist will work alongside our leadership team to ensure all routine functions of the Human Resources (HR) department are in order, while also updating processes to become more efficient. We are seeking a proactive This is a full-time position based in Auburn, WA.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Creates learning and development programs and initiatives that provide internal development opportunities for employees.
• Provides support and guidance to management, and other staff when complex, specialized, and sensitive questions and issues arise; may be required to administer and execute routine tasks in delicate circumstances such as providing reasonable accommodations, investigating allegations of wrongdoing, and terminations.
• Oversees employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
• Dotted line assistance with workers compensation claims, including timely reporting to and from LNI, Attending Physicians, employees, and third-party groups.
• Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy.
• Oversees the daily workflow of the department.
• Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Bilingual in English/Spanish Required
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management or related field
• 3 years of experience in a similar Human Resources role
• Expertise in HR policies and procedures
• Understanding of HR best practices as well as local, state and federal regulations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organizations HRIS and talent management systems.

LOCATION:

• Auburn, WA

WHAT WE LOOK FOR:

• Results Oriented – links decisions to overall business objectives.
• Affable & Collaborative – ability to embrace, support and practice a collaborative style which goes beyond relationship building. S/he will achieve results with and through others.
• Emotional Intelligence – Self-awareness, Self-regulation, Motivation, Empathy, Social Skills.
• Communicative - possesses exceptional written and verbal skills enabling her/him to prepare and present information and recommendations to a broad and diverse audience, including technicians and employees, and peers on the management team
• High Energy – driven to seek continuous improvement and help build a culture of accountability.
• Decisive – track record of making and implementing sound strategic decisions based on a mixture of analysis, experience, and judgement.
• Gritty – has a stick-to-it nature that compels others to strive to perform at their best

WHAT WE OFFER YOU:

• Highly competitive Salary of $60K - $75K/yr
• Guardian provides Medical, Dental, Vision and Supplemental Insurance Plans
• 401K
• Company cell phone and laptop.
• The extras:
• $1,500 Employee referral bonus.
• Pet-friendly office environment.
• Employee appreciation events.
• Company swag.
• Excellent company culture, we celebrate the big and small wins as a team!

WHO WE ARE:

Founded in 2005, Guardian provides repair/replacement roofing services as well as gutter & insulation services to residential and light commercial customers throughout the Puget Sound. The Guardian brand is synonymous with exceptional service and integrity in all areas, named one of the fastest growing privately owned companies by the Puget Sound Business Journal and is consistently in the Top 100 roofing contractors in the Nation.

Guardian employs over 100 people and 100% of Guardian’s work is focused on repair and replacement (i.e. no new construction). The company has increased gross revenue by roughly 60% over the past five (5) years to $29M as a direct result of (a) an outstanding local reputation and (b) fielding an exceptionally strong, long-tenured team. With the support of Skylight, management intends to double the company’s size over the next five (5) years.

**Guardian is an equal opportunity employer. Our goal is to be an inclusive and equitable place to live, work, and play. **