HR Generalist
pacificseafood · Clackamas, OR · onsite
At Pacific Seafood, we do more than just provide the world with the healthiest proteins on the planet. We are a family-owned, excellence-driven organization committed to being the brand of choice in the marketplace and the employer of choice in the community. We believe in servant leadership, investing in our team members’ personal and professional growth, and rewarding performance. We live by the core values of our Diamond Philosophy: Teamwork, Productivity, Quality, and Excellence—which means consistently doing your best and always striving to do better.
Summary:The HR Generalist at Pacific Seafood will be responsible for overseeing various HR functions, including recruitment, employee relations, performance management, training and development, compliance, and HR reporting. This role requires a versatile and proactive professional who can effectively collaborate with employees and management to promote a positive workplace culture. 1. Team member Relations:- Promote a positive work environment by fostering open communication and maintaining a culture of respect and inclusivity.
- Serve as a liaison between team members and leadership to resolve workplace issues, concerns, and conflicts, ensuring fair and consistent treatment across the location.
- Be a role model in projecting and applying The Pacific Seafood Diamond Philosophy (Productivity, Quality, Excellence and Teamwork).
- In consultation with the locations HR leader, manage employee relations matters to ensure consistent practices. Conduct investigations, present findings, and assist with determining the appropriate corrective action and resolution. Assist with team member coaching, corrective actions, improvement plans, and performance reviews.
- Provide guidance and training to management on effective communication, conflict resolution, and best practices for fostering positive employee relations.
2. Recruitment & Staffing:- Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, including job postings, attending job fairs, resume screening, interviews, and onboarding new hires.
- Collaborate with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and recommend suitable candidates.
- Provide support for off-boarding including preparing necessary documentation and assisting with exit meetings.
3. Compliance & Policies:- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
- Maintain accurate employee records, files, and HR databases.
- Prepare and present HR-related reports, including turnover, retention, and hiring statistics.
- Assist team members with initial enrollment and open enrollment and partner with Team Member Services during annual open enrollment periods.
4. Training & Development:- Assist in identifying training needs and coordinate learning and development programs to enhance employee skills and knowledge.
- Support career development initiatives and provide resources for employee growth.
- Provide Spanish translations, both verbally and in writing:
Additional responsibilities may be assigned as deemed necessary to support the overall goals and objectives of the position.Education and Experience- Required- Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field or equivalent work experience
- Minimum three years’ Human Resources experience
- Bilingual written, verbal, and reading skills in English and Spanish languages.
- Preferred- SHRM-CP or PHR certification.
- Experience in a manufacturing or food processing.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the team member:- Sedentary work, walking and standing are required only occasionally.
- Reaching. Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
- Fingering. Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.
- Talking. Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
- Hearing. Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discriminations in sound.
- Close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.
- Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
- Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Working Conditions
The working environment characteristics described here are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the team member is exposed to:- Office, as well as warehouse environment.
- Moderate noise level in the work environment.
- Plant exposure to wet, cold, and/or humid temperatures.
- Standard office equipment and heavy machinery.
Total Compensation
At Pacific Seafood your base wage is only a portion of your overall compensation package. We invest in our Team Members through a comprehensive and attractive total rewards package, including but not limited to:- Health insurance benefits options, including medical, prescription, vision, dental, basic group life and short term disability.
- Flexible spending accounts for health flex and dependent care expenses
- 401(k) Retirement Plan options with generous annual company profit sharing match
- Paid time off for all regular FT team members, to include sick days, holiday pay, vacation, and personal time
- Employee Assistance Program- Confidential professional counseling, financial, and legal assistance provided at no charge to Team Members and immediate family members
- Product purchase program
Pacific Seafood is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.