Human Resources Generalist II (Employee Relations)

Snohomish County PUD

$93K — $117K *
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or related field, or two years HR experience
  • Associate's Degree in Business Administration or related field, or four years HR experience
  • At least six years of related HR experience required
  • Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent written communication and emotional intelligence

Responsibilities

  • Perform day-to-day HR functions and support staff inquiries
  • Lead HR projects and acts as a consultant for HR functions
  • Oversee performance management and facilitate conflict resolution
  • Conduct impartial investigations into harassment and discrimination
  • Provide actionable recommendations on employee issues
  • Build positive relationships across the organization
  • Interpret and administer District policies

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Core term life insurance and long-term disability coverage
  • Flexible spending accounts and health savings account options
  • Retirement benefits including PERS pension and 401(k) plans
  • Generous paid family and medical leave program
  • Tuition reimbursement and starting paid time off of 20 days per year
  • 11 paid holidays and an additional floating holiday
Full Job Description
Job ID 16833Department HR Tlnt Dev & Labor Rel & EE RelEmployment Status RegularTypeFull Time - Salaried# of Openings 1Union ClassificationNon UnionWork LocationOffice HybridJob LocationEverett, Washington (US-WA)Closing Date08/11/2026Salary/Wage $93,677 - $117,097 annually

Job Definition

The HR Generalist II performs day to day Human Resources functions by providing a broad range of support to District staff while ensuring alignment with District values, strategic priorities and objectives. Performs a broad range of simple to moderate analytical and consultant duties in support of multiple Human Resource functions. Resolves simple to moderate human resources issues, escalating complex issues. Leads and acts as a consultant for various HR projects. Serves as contact for employees and responds to inquiries regarding HR programs and directives. Areas of responsibility include program development, implementation, and maintenance for one or more of the following functional areas with flexibility to support in any functional area as needed: Benefits, Compensation, Talent Acquisition, Talent Development, HR Information Systems, Leave Administration (including Workers Compensation), Labor Relations, Employee Relations, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, and other related HR functions

The Employee Relations HR Generalist serves as an integral member of the Human Resources department, dedicated to cultivating a collaborative and empathetic workplace culture. Core responsibilities include overseeing performance management, facilitating conflict resolution, and proactively partnering with managers to address employee concerns and foster a positive work environment.
This role requires the execution of comprehensive and impartial investigations into matters such as harassment and discrimination, in collaboration with internal counsel, while offering expert guidance to business leaders. The ability to communicate clearly, maintain strict confidentiality, and effectively navigate complex situations is essential.

The ideal candidate demonstrates a solution-oriented approach, adeptly handles challenging situations, builds trust across all levels of the organization, and displays strong emotional intelligence. Critical qualifications include exceptional interpersonal and problem-solving skills, adaptability, and superior written communication. Additional key responsibilities encompass building positive relationships, providing actionable recommendations on employee issues, and interpreting and administering District policies.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelors Degree in Business Administration, Human Resource Management, Public Administration, or a related field, AND
  • Two (2) years of related Human Resources experience;

OR
  • Associate's Degree Business Administration, Human Resource Management, Public Administration, or a related field, AND
  • Four (4) years of related Human Resources experience;

OR
  • Six (6) years of related Human Resources experience.


You can find the full job description for this position, including accountabilities, required skills and abilities, and physical and mental demands and working conditions, on the following pages: Human Resources Generalist II

Benefits

In addition to a competitive compensation program, Snohomish County PUD #1 offers a comprehensive benefits package. Employees and eligible dependents may enroll in medical, dental, vison, core term life insurance, long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, voluntary term life, flexible spending accounts, health savings account and retirement benefits (including PERS pension, 401(k), and a 457 plan). The Snohomish County PUD also provides a generous paid family and medical leave program, an employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement, paid time off benefits starting at 20 days a year, plus 11 paid holidays and one floating holiday. For more information on our benefits package please visit www.snopud.com/benefitoverview.

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