HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST bei Knife River

Knife River is a People-first company. Our team members are the key to our success, and we are committed to giving them the tools, training and time to do their jobs productively and go home safely each day. Our goal is to build strong teams that, in turn, build strong communities. Join our growing team today!

We are currently looking to add an experienced HR Generalist to our team in Portland, Oregon!

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

- Assist with conducting investigations in coordination with the HR Manager and other key stakeholders, as well as preparing investigation summaries.

- Be an onsite resource for employees, supervisors, and managers to facilitate positive employee relations.

- Assist with job evaluations and salary administration.

- Generates, analyzes, and interprets data from the HRIS to support operations.

- Assist with various administrative functions of benefit programs and other paperwork for employees including managing leaves of absence, workers compensation and DOT compliance.

- Compile, coordinate and submit employee and benefit data as required.

- Coordinate the distribution of materials for benefits, trainings, surveys, and other communications.

- Assist in preparing and presenting of benefit changes, updates and training to employees.

- Assist with the acquisition process with participation in onboarding and integration of a variety of HR duties.

- Provide support to the HR Manager and department in various tasks, duties, and special projects.

- Maintain compliance with federal and state regulations concerning employment laws.

- Travel may be required around the NW including overnight stays.

- Other duties assigned as necessary.

Minimum Qualifications:

- 5 years' experience in HR

- Bachelor's degree in HR Management or related field. Associate degree may be considered with documentation of significant work experience in the HR field.

- Proficient computer and math skills. Knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook).

- Demonstrated expertise in conducting fair, thorough, and objective employee investigations.

- Thorough knowledge of local, state, and federal employment laws and regulations.

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

- Strong organizational skills.

- Able to work independently and under time constraints.

- Must maintain confidentiality.

Preferred Requirements:

- HR accreditation such as SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP or PHR or SPHR.

- Experience working in a construction or CDL trucking related industry.

- Ability to speak Spanish is a plus.

- Experience working with UKG.

How To Apply:

To be considered for this position, candidates must complete and submit an employment application at jobs.kniferiver.com by the posting deadline noted above. If unable to complete an application online you may print and send completed application to any Knife River NW address or stop in one of our locations to complete an application.

Knife River is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status or any other protected category under applicable state/federal law.

If you are an individual with a qualified disability as defined by federal, state, or local law and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application for any reason, please contact your state employment agency or you may call 541-693-5900 to speak with a human resources representative.

Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background check.

Benefits:

- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

- Bonus Program

- Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts

- 401K with Company Match

- Profit Sharing

- 8 Paid Holidays

- Paid Time Off

- Life Insurance

- Employee Assistance Program

- Safety Incentives

- Years of Service Recognition

Veterans: Put Your Skills to Work with Us!

At Knife River, we are committed to helping our military transition to civilian life. We are constantly looking to add veterans to our workforce and want to make the transition as smooth as possible. There are many jobs within the military that are transferable to our HR Generalist position:

Air Force:

Human Intelligence Specialist Helper

Aviation Resource Management

Army:

Human Resources Technician

Human Resources Specialist

Human Resources Officer

Coast Guard:

Personnel Administration

Navy:

Human Resources Specialist

Human Resources

Human Resource Management Officer