Join our innovative team and make an impact!
Wood Technologies International (WTI) is seeking an experienced HR Generalist to join our talented team in Woodland, WA. At WTI, we pride ourselves on our innovation and market leadership in wood processing technology. Be part of a company that makes sustainable building possible and contributes to the future of this essential industry!
WTI was born from the merger of USNR and Burton Mill Solutions (formerly Wood Fiber Group) in 2021, forming the world’s most comprehensive supplier of wood processing equipment, technology, and essential tooling. Headquartered in Woodland, WA, we have over 2,000 employees across North America and Europe, working together to revolutionize wood processing with cutting-edge technology and expertise.
At WTI, we foster a rewarding work environment with opportunities for professional growth. With a dynamic, diverse team, we value individual efforts and teamwork, encouraging every employee to reach their full potential.
Come and grow with us!
As an HR Generalist, you will be instrumental in supporting daily HR operations, including leave administration, assisting with employee relations, payroll and benefits support, HRIS system maintenance, recruiting assistance, and records management.
How You Will Make a Positive Impact:
- Administer the leave programs and process, including FMLA, ADA, sick leave, state leave, and workers' compensation, from initial notice to return to work
- Communicate with employees about leave needs, modified work schedules, and required documentation
- Advise on the interaction of leave laws with paid time off, workers' compensation, and disability benefits
- Provide HR support services to employees in the areas of benefits, policies, and payroll
- Serve as a point of contact for employee inquiries, concerns, and issue resolution
- Assist with employee relations, conducting investigations, and overseeing basic disciplinary matters
- Facilitate various employee-related activities such as onboarding, orientation, separations and benefit open enrollment
- Maintain accurate employee data within Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS).
- Support audits and compliance reviews
The Value You Bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field preferred
- Must have a minimum of 3 years HR Generalist experience
- 2+ years of leave administration
- SHRM Certification preferred
- Strong HR skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across different levels of the organization
- Self-starter with excellent organizational skills and adaptability in ambiguous situations
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with multitasking capabilities
- Proficiency in written and verbal communications
- Solid understanding of HR policies, procedures, and employment laws
- Familiarity with HRIS software (preferably UKG) and Microsoft Office Suite
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to solve problems and solve conflicts
- Basic problem-solving and conflict resolution abilities
- Discretion when handling confidential information
- Experience supporting mergers and acquisition is a plus
- This is a hybrid role with 3 days onsite
WTI (USNR & Burton Mill Solutions) is pleased to offer the following benefits to our full-time employees:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance available to employees and their dependents on the 1st of the month following date of hire
- Optional flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings account (HSA)
- Company-paid basic life and short-term disability insurance with employee-paid options for additional life insurance and long-term disability
- Up to $300 per year in wellness activity reimbursement
- 401k employer match contribution at 50% of your contribution percentage, up to a total of 3%
- Up to 96 hours of Paid Time Off (PTO) accrued per year with no waiting period to use accrued time
- 8 paid scheduled holidays and 1 paid floating holiday per calendar year
- Up to $300 per year in Wellness Activity Reimbursement
- Up to $5,250 per year tuition reimbursement for continuing education
- Annual reimbursement for safety boots and safety glasses
This job posting is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties, responsibilities, and activities. It is intended to provide a summary of the position’s general scope and function within the company. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
WTI and its affiliates offer competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and opportunities for growth. We take pride in and value diversity in our workforce, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
Any offer of employment is contingent on the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.
USNR will only employ individuals who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship, currently or in the future.
Current employees of USNR and affiliates, and rehires within less than one year, are not eligible for the retention bonus.
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