Human Resources Generalist

$1,000 Retention Bonus Offered!

Wood Technologies International (WTI) is seeking an experienced HR Generalist to join our team of talented people to help continue our tradition of innovation and market leadership. This position is located at our facility in Woodland, WA.

WTI was formed when Wood Fiber Group and USNR merged in the fall of 2021. This transaction created the world’s most comprehensive supplier of equipment, technology, and essential tooling used in modern wood processing facilities. Headquartered in Woodland, Washington, the combined company includes an unprecedented range of technical expertise and capabilities in wood processing technology, from saws and knives to machinery and automation to process engineering and mill flow. Today, WTI has over 2,000 employees, in North America and Europe, making sustainable building products possible.  

WTI offers a rewarding work environment with opportunities and challenges that help employees grow professionally. Home to a dynamic team of people from a wide range of backgrounds, WTI provides everyone with the means to achieve their full potential. It’s the key to our success and why we encourage individual effort and teamwork.

 Come and grow with us!

The Human Resource Generalist supports the daily functions of the HR department. Primary responsibilities will revolve around assisting with employee relations, benefits administration, payroll support, HRIS system maintenance, recruiting assistance, and records management.

How you Will Make a Positive Impact:

• Providing 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
• Assisting with employee relations, conducting investigations, and handling basic disciplinary matters
• Facilitating various employee-related activities such as onboarding, separations, benefit open enrollment, and leave of absences
• Assist with leave of absences (FMLA, STD, etc.)
• Maintaining accurate employee data within Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS).
• Supporting audits and compliance reviews
• Assisting in the implementation of UKG

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field preferred
• Must have a minimum of 3 years HR Generalist experience
• 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

USNR 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.

To learn more about our company, and the products and services we provide, please visit www.usnr.com