HR Generalist

Hermanson Company is a standout Mechanical company that has been doing business in the Puget Sound area since 1979. Over the last four decades we have grown from a family owned sheet metal contractor to a partner led full service mechanical construction, design and maintenance provider playing a significant role in the U.S.

national construction industry. By design, Hermanson is a special place to work. Our belief is that people do business with people they like.

In keeping with that belief, we strive to hire and retain highly motivated people who are professional, ethically unwavering, and unrelenting in delivering quality results. We are focused on providing a workplace where high performance individuals come together to build dedicated teams driven to accomplish great things for our customers. People love working at Hermanson, because we all share the same Core Values: Clients First – Caring, win-win, value, quality and service attitude Family Matters - Safety, wellness, stability, enjoyment and balance Character Matters – Integrity, accountability, passionate, and caring Team - Trust, honesty, respect, reliable and inclusive Appreciate – Each other, our successes, and enjoy the journey Learn, Grow, Innovate – Challenge the status quo and always compete The Role The HR Generalist supports a complex, fast-paced mechanical construction organization with union employees and non-union employees across 17 unions, nationwide.

This role provides hands-on HR support across employee relations, performance management, recruiting, compliance, HR systems, and employee lifecycle administration. This position requires sound judgment, strong labor-law knowledge, people operations experience and the ability to balance risk management with practical business needs in a regulated, project-based environment.

Key Responsibilities

Process new hires, rehires, transfers, promotions, demotions, status changes, leaves, and terminations accurately and timely in Microsoft Dynamics 365 HRIS and ADP. Participate in onboarding activities, including offer letters, pre-employment

Requirements

, orientation scheduling, and first-day readiness. Ensure completion and retention of I-9s, background checks, drug screens, and required onboarding documentation. Maintain accurate employee records and data integrity across Microsoft D365 HRIS & ADP.

Support offboarding processes, including exit interviews. Serve as the primary point of contact for employee relations issues, including policy interpretation, workplace concerns, corrective action, and performance issues. Conduct prompt, thorough, and legally defensible investigations into complaints involving harassment, discrimination, retaliation and policy violations.

Prepare investigation summaries, findings, and recommendations; escalate matters appropriately. Advise managers and field leaders on best practices to reduce risk while maintaining accountability. Respond to employee and manager HR inquiries with accuracy and professionalism.

Support HR reporting, metrics, and dashboards as needed. Participate in HR projects, initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts. Serve as a consistent, credible HR presence for both office and field operations.

Maintain a strong working knowledge of federal, state, and local labor and employment laws, including FLSA, ADA, FMLA, EEO, and Washington State labor laws. Support Affirmative Action Plan (AAP) administration, documentation, data requests, and audit readiness. Assist with EEO-1 reporting, internal audits, and compliance initiatives.

Assist with administration of the Gallup Employee Engagement Survey. Partner with managers to interpret engagement results and develop actionable improvement plans.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience). 5+ years of progressive HR Generalist experience. Maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion with sensitive information.

Strong knowledge of labor an