Human Resources Generalist
About nLight:
nLight is a privately held company established in 2000 that develops and manufactures photonics modules and semiconductor lasers for industrial, consumer, defense, and medical applications. nLight has been named the fastest growing technology company in the Pacific Northwest in Deloitte and Touche’s Rising Star category for several years running. See www.nLight.net for more information.
Job Summary:
Reports to the Senior Director of Human Resources. This is a regular full-time position that functions as a fully integrated member of a client group's business operations by providing comprehensive human resources consultation, training and support services with the expressed purpose to maximize the effectiveness of the business and human resources processes which promote the organizations strategic objectives.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
o Conducts new-employee orientations; monitors career path program, writes and places advertisements. May assist with other recruitment activities such as conducting reference checks, interview scheduling, filing and generating recruiting reports.
o Provides long-distance HR Generalist support to international business operations as needed in Europe and in Asia, while being physically based in Vancouver, WA.
o Administers various human resources plans and procedures for all company personnel; assists in development and implementation of personnel policies and procedures; prepares and maintains employee handbook and policies and procedures manual.
o Handles employee relations issues and conduct interventions as needed. Assist in conducting training sessions, coaching of Supervisors and providing advice and counseling to management on a wide variety of human resource related issues and topics. Is involved with organizational design and development consultations. Assists with conflict management resolution and other related initiatives, as required.
o Participates in developing department goals, objectives, and systems. May assist line unit managers with development and execution of defined initiatives within their business unit and help with alignment of these initiatives with the rest of the organization.
o Performs benefits administration to include claims resolution, change reporting, approving invoices for payment, and communicating benefit information to employees.
o Develops and maintains affirmative action program; files EEO-1 and VETS100 reports annually; maintains other records, reports, and logs to conform to EEO regulations.
o Handles employee relations counseling, outplacement counseling, and exit interviewing.
o Participates in administrative staff meetings and attends other meetings and seminars. Maintains company organization charts and employee directory.
o Maintains Human Resource Information System records and compiles reports from database.
o Maintains compliance with federal and state regulations concerning employment.
o Performs other related duties as required and assigned.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
Considerable knowledge of principles and practices of HR administration, effective oral and written communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills.
EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:
o A bachelor's degree and three (3) to five (5) years of Human Resources experience, OR
o A master' degree in Human Resources Management and two (2) years of experience in the HR field, OR
o Five (5) years or more of demonstrated experience practicing in the HR field as a generalist.
o Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification is highly preferred.
nLIGHT is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
To apply, please submit your resume to the posting at this link:
https://tbe.taleo.net/NA3/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=NLIGHT&cws=1&rid=333
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