ROLE OF THE SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER 

*This position may need to be in the office (South Seattle - Georgetown Area) up to 5 days per week based on the business need.

Under limited direction, plans and carries out policies and procedures relating to all phases of Human Resources activities within the assigned area. Regularly provides guidance and acts as a lead on HR-related projects, programs, or to other employees who are and who are not subordinates.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides supervision to human resource team members.
• Works with managers to address issues related to employee performance and conduct.
• Counsel’s employees and managers to facilitate complaint adjudication.
• Consult with managers in guiding internal investigations into harassment, discrimination, or workplace violence. Conducts investigations as necessary.
• Consult with local management on various topics, such as organizational structure and strategic planning (retention, diversity, labor relations, etc.).
• Manages leaves of absence, including letters and notifications, in compliance with federal, state, and local laws. Works with managers on ADA issues and considerations.
• Understands and ensures compliance with collective bargaining agreements. Attends grievance and arbitration proceedings as necessary.
• Provides oversight of local personnel to ensure compliance with applicable regulations, laws, and Company policies as they relate to Human Resources function. May include conducting self-audits.
• Partners with management to develop job descriptions for new positions and salary adjustment recommendations.
• Provides guidance as needed to managers in the performance appraisal process. Assists in merit increase determinations and administration.
• Assists managers in assessing employee training and professional development needs. Identifies and obtains resources as applicable.
• Consults with managers prior to involuntary terminations. Represents Company at hearings. Conducts and analyzes exit interviews and recommends changes as appropriate.
• Maintains familiarity with the Company’s Affirmative Action Plan. Monitors the Company’s progress relative to its Affirmative Action Plan. Informs and trains supervisors of Company’s obligations and goals. Ensures adequate records are maintained. Facilitates communication of Plan to appropriate outside parties. Handles compliance audits.
• Prepares special reports and performs analyses, as directed. May perform data entry in HRIS.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is:

• Six to eight years of related human resources and management experience preferred.
• Technical and professional principles, practices, laws, applications, and programs in human resources, including expert knowledge of human resources theory and practice.
• Current developments and trends in areas of expertise.
• Principles of personnel training, supervision, and evaluation.
• Supervisory techniques, resource allocation, planning, and budgeting.
• Experience in supporting a diverse workforce.
• Computer programs, including Microsoft Office suite of applications and using data to inform and set priorities and identify challenges/opportunities.
• Knowledge of HRIS functionalities.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships and influence management.
• HR related certification preferred.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License required. 

RECOLOGY OFFERS

• An ecologically innovative company that finds and mentors people committed to protecting the environment and sustaining our communities.
• The largest employee-owned resource recovery company in the industry with terrific benefits to help you prosper.
• A creative and caring culture that values community, diversity, altruism, accountability, collaboration, and learning by doing.
• An inspired company mission driven to use and return resources to their best and highest use through the practice of the 4R’s: Reduce, Re-use, Recycle, and Recologize.
• Distinct professional challenges to connect with, care for, and grow community that sees a world without waste.

RECOLOGY BENEFITS MAY INCLUDE

• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
• Retirement plans (Employee Stock Ownership Plan, 401(k) with match).
• Annual wellness incentives.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Educational assistance.
• Commuting benefits.
• Employee referral program. 

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job; and pursuant to applicable law, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal records. It is important that you provide accurate information on the job application, inaccurate information may cause delays in the processing of your application and/or may disqualify you as a candidate.

Recology is an equal opportunity employer committed to supporting an inclusive and diverse work environment where employees are valued, heard, and provided development opportunities. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis that is prohibited by law.

This description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, effort, work conditions, and benefits associated with the job.