Human Resources Generalist

Hello prospective employee, we appreciate you taking the time to learn about Farwest and this Human Resources position!

Farwest Steel Corporation has been the preeminent metal solutions choice within the greater Western United States since 1956.  Farwest’s products and services offer customers the ability to consolidate many suppliers into one effective solution.  We have over 650 employees located in 7 Western States.

As a company, Farwest strives to offer our employees a safe, innovative, creative, fun, diverse and team-based atmosphere that supports our vision: To be the preeminent metal solutions provider in the Western United States. Our goal is to create a performance-based culture staffed with highly motivated and satisfied employees

Benefits

• Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD, FSA, HRA, HSA, EAP, company paid Life Insurance & STD, and 401K with 3.5% Match
• We offer full benefits with options to suit everyone
• Incentive based on profitability
• Company issued laptop
• Tuition reimbursement and career development opportunities
• Compensation will be based on knowledge, skills, and ability

Work Conditions

• Monday to Friday 8 – 5, with after hours and weekends as required
• Occasional day and overnight travel to branches
• This is not a remote position
• Located in Vancouver, Washington 

Position Purpose:  To provide Human Resource services and support to Farwest’s 300 management and employee base in the states of Washington and Idaho, with an emphasis in Talent Acquisition.

Major Duties:

• Provide support to local management/supervisory group on all aspects of human capital issues – business strategy, manpower planning, performance management, organization design, etc.
• Serve as employee advocate and coach by being accessible to employees and by maintaining relationships with employees. 
• Supports Departments with Talent Acquisition for external and internal placements and promotions.  Post job openings, update job descriptions, screen applicants, interview, check qualifications and references, implement Fit for Work procedures, on-boarding programs and training.  Must have knowledge of job boards and recruiting platforms such as Linked-In, Indeed, State Recruiting Services, etc. 
• Participate in various HR Projects such as compensation, training, employee development, benefit planning/rollout, etc.
• Monitor changes in HR laws, regulations and procedures and coordinate with rest of HR team to ensure that policies, procedures and processes are in legal compliance. Train supervisory staff as appropriate.  Stay current with best HR practices.
• Benefits administration and protected leave (FMLA, ADA, OFLA, WS, USSERA, etc.) compliance, correspondence, and tracking.

Minimum Qualifications/Experience:

• BA/BS degree in Human Resources, business or closely related field with 2+ years of directly related HR work experience.  Will consider other combination of work experience and education. 
• ADP experience a strong plus.    
• Strong technical skills in employee relations, HR Consulting, Compensation, Benefits, Recruiting/Staffing and leave administration and tracking.  
• Excellent oral and written communication skills. 
• Ability to utilize word-processing, spreadsheets, and other PC functions at an advanced level. 
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of material handled. 
• Strong understanding of employment law in all states of business.
• Extremely strong problem-solving skills

As a condition of employment, all applicants are required to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check that must be completed, post offer of employment. Farwest participates in eVerify and we confirm each candidate’s eligibility to legally work in the US.
Farwest is an Equal Opportunity Employer & Drug Free Workplace.

Join a growing, dynamic company with operations across the western US! Learn more at www.farweststeel.com/careers

Click "Apply Now" to submit your job application.

Work Opportunity Tax Credit
Farwest Steel Corporation & Affiliates participate in the Work Opportunity Tax Credit program. ADP Tax Credits administers this program on our behalf. It is vital that you follow the steps listed below in order for the tax credits to be processed. We appreciate your cooperation.

Questionnaire Instructions

• Open https://tcs.adp.com/screen/index.html?cc=farweststeel
• Note: To change the language on screen please select a language from the dropdown box
• Click on Continue to begin
• Please answer each question
• Eligible candidates will be asked to Click Finish and Electronically Sign to complete the interview.
• Ineligible candidates will be asked to click Continue to finish the interview. You will not be asked to electronically sign.

*ADP will contact WOTC-eligible new hires via email or text to request proof of age or address documentation, when needed.