Human Resources Generalist

Fremont Brewing Company, a family-owned craft brewery, is seeking a hands-on Human Resources Generalistfor our HR Department of one!  The Human Resources Generalist covers a wide range of responsibilities for approximately 75 employees including: compliance, reporting, recruitment and retention, onboarding, development of procedures, employee relations and more. This position reports to the Owner/CEO and will split time between our Ballard and Fremont locations. The ideal candidate has a deep passion for community, craft beer, is self-motiving, consultative, has a focus on recruiting and hiring, maintaining HR systems, and supporting managers. 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Pay Range: $65,000 to $75,000 per year 

Job Responsibilities & Expectations 

• Establish and direct policies and practices across the organization.   
• Serves as a link between management and employees by handling questions and assisting in the resolution of employee related issues. 
• Directs staffing, recruiting, onboarding, and offboarding to foster positive attitude toward organizational objectives.  
• Administers compensation and benefit plans including COBRA. 
• Ensures company compliance with current applicable employment laws. 
• Provides effective crucial conversation guidance and coaching to leadership relating to employee concerns, problems, and disciplinary action.  
• Communicates effectively by consistently sharing information with others balancing transparency with the highest level of confidentiality. 
• Maintains records and compiles reports concerning personnel related data such as hires, turnover, performance management, required training, permits, etc.  
• Analyzes training needs to design employee and leadership training and development.  
• Works collaboratively with leadership to facilitate strategic business growth and accomplish brewery objectives.  
• Supports safety committee efforts and oversee all workplace injury’s including Labor & Industry and OSHA accident reporting. 
• Performs other duties as assigned. 

Required Skills & Experience 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or related field 
• 5+ years of experience in progressively responsible Human Resources roles 

• PHR or SPHR certification strongly preferred 
• Experience in manufacturing industry is a plus 
• Experience in retail industry is a plus 
• Strong knowledge of Human Resource management for a growing company operating in multiple states (Washington, Oregon, and California) 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate with internal and external audience  
• Excellent interviewing skills 
• MS Office applications: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint 
• An ability to maintain approachability and build strong relationships with all levels of employees and customers 
• An eye for building community in a growing organization  
• Problem solving and conflict resolution 
• Experience working with HRIS systems, currently using BambooHR 
• Project management including research, testing, implementation, and training  
• A general persona of awesomeness and ability to laugh at oneself 

Physical Requirements 

• Regular office administration requirements 
• Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time (8-10 hours) 
• Routinely use standard office equipment such as computers, phones, filing cabinets, etc.  
• See details of objects that are less than a few feet away 
• Ability to lift 30lbs 

Fremont Brewing offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, a dynamic and rewarding work environment, and growth for dedicated and committed employees.  

Fremont Brewing provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, military status, or political ideology in any of its activities or operations.