Human Resources (Hr) Generalists

When you ask a Hoffman employee what stands out most about the company, across the board they say, "the people". Hoffman provides employees with the freedom and independence to solve challenges without bureaucratic second-guessing, opportunities to build the most exciting projects and amazing benefits. We provide health insurance, paid time off, a generous retirement program and highly competitive pay. We take care of each other by offering free primary healthcare to our employees and their families through our dedicated healthcare clinics.  We encourage team building and giving back through community events. Hoffman is an employee-owned company, giving our employee-owners a stake in the company's long-term success.

Headquartered in the Northwest, Hoffman has been building some of the most exciting projects in the world for over a century. We work in a wide range of markets; from urban high-rise towers and cultural projects such as museums and libraries; to advanced technology, industrial manufacturing facilities; water treatment plants; healthcare facilities and more. We have had the good fortune to build many of the region's most significant and challenging projects, including the Portland International Airport, Space Needle Century Project, Oregon Convention Center, Seattle Central Library, MoPOP, Colman Dock, Washington Park Reservoir, Portland's South Waterfront, Tillamook Creamery Visitors Center, Doernbecher Children's Hospital and many more.

Our people take pride in their work, support each other above all else, and drive our commitment to exceptional construction. Many of our employees have been here for 30+ years; people often join us straight out of college/apprenticeships and stay for their entire careers. We are looking for builders with a wide range of talent to join our team; could you be the next employee of Hoffman?

Position Summary: The Human Resources Generalist will work as a key member of the HR team, exemplifying the Hoffman Core Values. Reporting to the HR Manager, the HR Generalists will support the ongoing development of key HR initiatives, and day-to-day employee support. Working with subject matter experts, the HR Generalist will work in a broad range of functional areas.

By valuing the differences of team members, they will play an integral role in creating a positive, inclusive experience for all employees. The HR Generalist will support employee and company success by building trusting professional relationships and being a collaborative, action-oriented HR professional.

To support our team dynamic, the HR Generalist is an in-office position.

Location: The HR Generalist will be based in Portland, Oregon until early 2025, and will then transition to Lake Oswego, Oregon.

Salary Range: $67,000.00 - $87,000.00/ Annual

Essential Responsibilities:

General

• Partner with key stakeholders including other HR colleagues, Payroll, IT, Project Management, and Leadership to create a world-class employee experience, from hire to retire.

• Contribute to the creation and implementation of HR policies and procedures in compliance with appropriate federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

• Build credibility and trust among employees through compassion, confidentiality, clear communication, documentation, and follow-through.

• Provide administrative support for domestic and international employee relocation processes.

Recruitment and Onboarding

• Assist with recruitment and pre-screening of applicants, and coordination of in-person interviews for candidates.

• Support the oversight and coordination of the onboarding process for new employees including pre-employment tasks, new-hire paperwork, and new-employee orientation.

• Support the Hoffman Internship and New Graduate programs.

Benefits

• Assist with benefit coverage changes.

• New hire enrollment

• Open enrollment

• Communication

• Vendor data transfer.

• Termination of coverage

• Assist with the processing of monthly vendor invoices, COBRA payments, and payroll audits.

• Provide exceptional customer service and support by answering employee benefits, leave, and ADA inquiries.

Talent Management and Development

• Assist with the performance management processes, including the creation of performance reviews in the HRIS, and assisting with goal setting and check-in training and processes.

• Direct employees to the appropriate resources and opportunities for training and development.

• Assist the Talent Development Manager with program administrative duties.

HR Systems and Processes

• Collect, prepare, provide, and analyze HR and people data using the HRIS, LMS, and other software, as required.

• Gather information related to, and process employee changes, including transfers, manager changes, etc.

• Maintain HRIS data validity by ensuring accurate data entry, and routinely performing data comparisons between applicable systems.

• Support HR system optimization projects, including the HRIS, LMS, and others

Qualifications:

Position Related Skills

• Exceptional interpersonal skills, including being an active listener, showing sincerity, being trustworthy, and having the ability to adjust an approach based on the targeted audience.

• Excellent time-management skills with the ability to seamlessly move between tasks and shift priorities.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills with an ability to develop strong interpersonal relationships.

• Must be a strong team player with the ability to collaborate with various personnel within and across departments and at all levels of leadership.

• Ability to work well in a large professional setting. Patience and professionalism are essential.

• Must maintain a customer service outlook, with the ability to provide excellent service to all employees, colleagues, and external contacts.

• Proficient in Windows and Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Teams), and have a general understanding of working within a computer network

Key Competencies:

• Collaborates

• Communicates Effectively

• Customer Focus

• Interpersonal Savvy

• Values Differences

• Action Oriented

• Instills Trust

Professional Experience and Education

• Five (5) plus years of Human Resources experience required

• Two (2) plus years of HR Generalist experience preferred

• Experience with Oracle HCM preferred

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position in an office environment more than 85% of the time.

• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, computers, or printer.

• The worker is required to have the ability to perform duties such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; reading printed and digital documents.

• Constantly required to communicate with customers and coworkers in an office setting, on the phone and in virtual environments.

• Constantly required to coach, train, lead and talk to individuals and groups in-person, and remotely.

• The majority of work is performed in an office setting, with minimal time spent outdoors in all types of weather conditions and exposure.

• Must be able to work independently, make decisions, and follow through on all assignments.

• Must use creativity, independent judgment, discernment, and organizational and problem-solving skills to determine best method to accomplish desired results.

Application review will consider without limitation the following criteria: qualifications, education, and experience specific to the job description/duties as well as prior experience with Hoffman Construction. Applicants must be able to pass the Hoffman Drug and Alcohol test.

Hoffman Construction is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

This job description is intended to outline the general nature and level of work being performed by employees. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of responsibilities, duties, or skills required of the employee of this job. Furthermore, this description is subject to change at the discretion of the company, with or without notice.

Please note, we are not able to offer sponsorship or relocation for this position