HR Generalist

SBM

. Coordinate assigned division responsibilities in employee relations, training, performance management, onboarding, policy implementation, recruitment/employment, retention, and legal compliance .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeBeaverton • Oregon • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $80,000 - $90,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in employee relations, performance management, and legal compliance within human resources. Proficient in coaching managers, conducting training, and managing talent review processes while fostering employee engagement.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Employee Relations ManagementPerformance Management GuidanceLegal Compliance KnowledgeBilingual in English/SpanishHR Generalist Experience

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Hard Skills

OnboardingRecruitmentRetention StrategiesPerformance Improvement Plans (PIPs)Employee Statistics ManagementExit Interview ConductingTalent Review ProcessesWage Review ConsultationPersonnel Transaction RecordsUnion and Non-Union Experience

Soft Skills

CoachingCommunicationRelationship BuildingConflict ResolutionProject Management

Tools & Technologies

Mobile ApplicationsEmployee Engagement ToolsGovernment Reporting Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Safety and Task Training CertificationsValid Driver’s License

Industry Keywords

Human ResourcesEmployee EngagementLegal RequirementsCBA PoliciesSBM Driver Approval

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate assigned division responsibilities in employee relations, training, performance management, onboarding, policy implementation, recruitment/employment, retention, and legal compliance
Maintain knowledge of legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting human resources functions
Partner with training department or identify external resources for employee and manager development
Coach and assist managers with employee relations issues in alignment with SBM and CBA policies and procedures
Drive people engagement through management-team training, site visits, mobile-app use, and quarterly ESAT action plans
Draft, execute, review, and maintain personnel transaction records and employee statistics for government reporting
Champion talent review processes throughout the year
Prepare employee separation notices, RIF actions, and supporting documentation while assessing risk
Conduct exit interviews and train managers on handling separations
Consult with managers and finance on pay activities, wage reviews, and pay changes
Provide management guidance on performance management, including discipline, PIPs, and CAPs
Complete special projects through objective clarification, scheduling, research, information organization, and transaction fulfillment
Communicate project status and issues, resolve concerns, analyze time and cost issues, and prepare reports
Investigate employee-relations issues and grievances and participate in personnel-related hearings
Establish strong relationships with operations teams and maintain communication with sites and managers
Carry out management responsibilities including interviewing, hiring, assigning work, performance evaluations, discipline, complaint resolution, and employee training

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience in both union and non-union environments is required
Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, or a related field from a four-year college or university, with 2–4 years of experience as an HR Generalist; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Bilingual in English/Spanish
May be required to have a valid driver’s license and meet SBM Driver Approval requirements
Completed all safety and task training certifications
Ability to perform essential duties satisfactorily
Ability to travel to different sites and locations as needed
May have supervisory responsibility within assigned division(s)

Benefits

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