Senior HR Generalist

With our strong investment in research and development and our culture of continuous improvement, Hexcel is the industry leader in the manufacturing of advance composite materials, including carbon fiber, woven reinforcements, resins, prepregs, honeycombs and additive manufactured parts. We invite you to join the Hexcel team at various manufacturing sites, sales offices and R&T centers around the globe. Become a part of the “strength within.”

Hexcel is currently seeking a Senior HR Generalist for our Kent, WA, USA location. This role is integral to maintaining a productive, compliant, and engaged workforce, particularly in partnership with operations and union leadership. The ideal candidate is tactically strong in HR fundamentals, responsive to business needs, and deeply invested in the outcomes of their work. This is an on-site role requiring daily engagement with employees, supervisors, and leadership.

Summary pay range: $93,599 - $160,454 annual salary.

The selected individual will be responsible for but not limited to the following obligations:

• HR Operations & Compliance: Execute and support core HR functions with precision and consistency, including employee relations, policy implementation, and day-to-day HR support. Ensure full compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws while maintaining accurate documentation and upholding company standards. Act as a trusted resource for employees and supervisors, providing guidance on HR processes and resolving issues promptly and professionally.
• Labor Relations Expertise: Act as the subject matter expert on contract interpretation, grievance resolution, and accurate documentation. Foster a respectful, compliant labor environment by ensuring adherence to federal, state, and local laws, internal policies, and collective bargaining agreements. Lead investigations with neutrality and professionalism, prepare clear findings, and partner with leadership on appropriate outcomes.
• Union Workforce Support: Collaborate with operations and union leadership to administer the Collective Bargaining Agreement and maintain a constructive labor environment.
• Recruitment & Onboarding: Drive full-cycle recruiting for hourly roles and support salaried recruiting hiring. Lead onboarding and orientation, ensuring a smooth transition for new hires through their first 120 days.
• Training Coordination: Partner with department leaders to align training programs with operational needs and support skill development initiatives.
• Safety & Community: Serve on the Safety Committee, promote a safety-first culture. Support employee engagement through events and community initiatives.
• Employee Lifecycle Management: Maintain accurate records in HRIS and payroll systems. Manage offboarding processes and conduct exit interviews.
• Policy & Process Improvement: Assist in developing and refining HR policies and procedures. Provide insights based on HR data and trends. Subject matter expert level and focal for company and/or site policies.
• Project Support: Contribute to HR initiatives that enhance workforce engagement and organizational effectiveness. This includes coordinating employee engagement surveys from launch through action planning, supporting culture-building programs, and assisting with organizational development efforts such as succession planning, workforce alignment, and change management. Partner with HR leadership and site management to ensure projects are executed on time, aligned with business priorities, and deliver measurable improvements in employee experience and operational performance.
• Continuous Improvement & Data-Driven Insights: Analyze HR metrics (turnover, attendance, recruiting trends, grievances) and recommend tactical actions to improve performance. Analyze HR metrics (turnover, attendance, recruiting trends, grievances) and recommend tactical actions to improve performance. Streamline workflows, simplify systems, and elevate HR service delivery.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, or related field strongly preferred. Equivalent experience considered.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive HR experience, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Union environment experience strongly preferred, with solid understanding of collective bargaining agreements and grievance procedures.
• Working knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Proficiency in HRIS and payroll systems, strongly preferred; experience with Microsoft Office Suite required.
• Demonstrated ability to work on-site, build trust across departments, and follow through on commitments.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with ability to build trust across all levels.
• SHRM-CP/PHR or SHRM-SCP/SPHR certification preferred.

At Hexcel, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

Hexcel also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Please note that the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Eligible candidates must be a: U.S. citizen, U.S. national, person lawfully admitted for permanent residence, temporary resident under sections 210(a) or 245(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, person admitted in refugee status, or person granted asylum. Hexcel (NYSE: HXL) is a global leader in advanced composites technology, a leading producer of carbon fiber, and the world leader in honeycomb manufacturing for the commercial aerospace industry.

Hexcel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected class.