HR Generalist

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

Join the Ascentec Engineering team! We’re looking for an HR Generalist who’s ready to make a real impact from day one. In this role, you’ll have the chance to shape HR policies, engage directly with employees, and bring a positive, solutions-oriented mindset to our dynamic environment.

This is an opportunity for someone who thrives in a collaborative setting and is eager to grow in their HR career.

The HR Generalist will play a key role in supporting our employees throughout their journey at Ascentec, ensuring they thrive both professionally and personally.

This role is crucial to maintaining our compliance and fostering a positive work culture. The HR Generalist will proactively support all phases of onboarding, offboarding, leaves of absence (FMLA, STD), conduct workplace investigations, benefits administration, and open enrollment with limited supervision.

This HR professional will offer a high level of problem-solving and interdepartmental collaboration to ensure all status changes and HR initiatives are streamlined and run effectively and efficiently.

This position is onsite at our Tualatin headquarters and is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.

Requirements :

HR Administration & Onboarding : Collaborates with the HR team on onboarding, new hire orientation, and exit interviews, ensuring accurate data entry and compliance in HR systems.

Prepares separation documents, conducts exit interviews, and ensures smooth transitions for departing employees.

Leave & Benefits Management : Champions leave management, including ADA, Workers' Compensation, FMLA, OFLA, and PLO. Serves as the main point of contact for leave-related inquiries, manages tracking in HRIS, coordinates with payroll, and ensures compliance.

Manages workers' compensation claims and communication with third-party administrators. Oversees benefits enrollment, terminations, COBRA administration, and resolves billing issues.

Employee Relations : Leads efforts in resolving workplace concerns and conflicts, conducting investigations, and advising on performance and disciplinary actions.

Facilitates regular check-ins to promote open communication and a positive work environment. Offers coaching and guidance to managers and employees on HR policies and practices.

Compliance & Policy Management : Stays up-to-date with federal, state, and local employment laws to ensure compliance. Maintains and distributes employee information, policy manuals, and other communications.

Suggests improvements for department efficiency based on HR trends.

• Company Initiatives & Events : Supports departmental and company-wide initiatives and assists in planning and executing employee recognition and communication events.
• Support for our Dallas, Oregon location : Weekly travel to Dallas, Oregon to support the HR needs of that location.
• Other Duties : Performs general HR duties and projects as assigned to support the team and the organization’s needs.

Job Qualifications (Abilities, Behaviors, Education, Knowledge & Skills) :

• Preferred qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or Business, two to five years of HR experience, and certifications like PHR / SPHR or SHRM-CP / SHRM-SCP.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritize, take initiative, and follow through on projects independently.
• Adaptable, resourceful, and effective in a fast-paced, changing environment; willing to support team members as needs evolve.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a professional, customer-focused attitude.
• Maintains confidentiality with sensitive HR matters, demonstrating honesty and high integrity.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Physical Demands & Working Conditions :

Work primarily takes place in an office environment, with occasional visits to the production floor. Regular activities include sitting, standing, and engaging in conversation.

The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, absent undue hardship.

The employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

Compensation & Benefits :

• $60,000 to $75,000 DOE
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• 401k with company match up to 4%
• Tiered Quarterly Bonus Program
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Tuition Assistance or Reimbursement
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off and paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Programs

Applicants must be able to pass a drug screen and criminal background check prior to employment.

ITAR Requirements : To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.

S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Equal Opportunity Employer :

Ascentec Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Ascentec Engineering is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin / ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.