HR Generalist

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

Ascentec Engineering is seeking an HR Generalist. This is an exciting opportunity to support our Oregon teams and help with onboarding, benefits, leaves, compliance, and events!

This position is on-site at our Tualatin, Oregon headquarters (supporting our Oregon locations in Tualatin and Dallas, Oregon) and not eligible for Visa sponsorship or transfer of 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. Reconciles monthly benefit bills with payroll deductions. 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 : Support the HR needs of that location. Occasional travel to Dallas location required. Must have a valid driver's license.
• Demonstrates Ascentec's Core Values : Customer Focus, Employee Growth, Trust & Integrity, Operational Excellence, and Acts Like an Owner.
• Other Duties : Performs general HR duties and projects as assigned to support the team and the organization’s needs. Performs other duties as assigned.

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

COMPENSATION / BENEFITS :

Applicant 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.

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.