Harbor Wholesale · 2 weeks ago
Human Resources Generalist - LOA Specialist
Lacey, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$33/hr - $38/hr
3+ years expHarbor Wholesale is seeking a Human Resources Generalist - LOA Specialist to join their dynamic HR team. This role is primarily responsible for administering leave of absence requests with compassion and ensuring compliance with relevant laws and policies.
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Hiring Manager
Elizabeth Anderson, CPC
Responsibilities
Administers all required documentation for all leaves of absence and workers compensation (WC) claims
Subject matter expert for knowing the details of applicable leave and worker’s compensation laws and internal procedures
Walk team members through complex leave situations, including overlapping FMLA/ADA/PFML or PLO, etc
Help team members navigate their workers compensation claims with compassion
Manages team member offboarding
Cross training to help administer pre-employment process to include drug tests and all required background checks
Cross training to help ensure a smooth and engaging weekly new hire orientation and presentation of company materials to new hire classes
Creates new hire and replacement security access cards
Support and respond to HRIS questions and needs
Support and respond to policy and Handbook questions
Responsible for the daily maintenance of LOA and WC files
Responsible for preparing payroll change sheets to include LOAs, Terminations, and badge access replacements
Other duties the manager assigns may include one-time HR projects, events, and/or community and/or team member involvement
Qualification
Required
Flexibility and adaptability to various initiatives, processes, locations, departments, senior leadership, managers, and all team members
Primary administrator for team members' leave of absence (LOA) requests handled with compassion, discretion, and accuracy
Ensuring compliance with respect to state and federal requirements, as well as company specific policies
First point of contact for most of the company onsite or by other means
Infallible level of discretion and confidentiality is mandatory
Maintain records, electronically and physically, regarding a variety of programs
Administers all required documentation for all leaves of absence and workers compensation (WC) claims
Subject matter expert for knowing the details of applicable leave and worker's compensation laws and internal procedures
Walk team members through complex leave situations, including overlapping FMLA/ADA/PFML or PLO, etc
Help team members navigate their workers compensation claims with compassion
Manages team member offboarding
Cross training to help administer pre-employment process to include drug tests and all required background checks
Cross training to help ensure a smooth and engaging weekly new hire orientation and presentation of company materials to new hire classes
Creates new hire and replacement security access cards
Support and respond to HRIS questions and needs
Support and respond to policy and Handbook questions
Responsible for the daily maintenance of LOA and WC files
Responsible for preparing payroll change sheets to include LOAs, Terminations, and badge access replacements
Other duties the manager assigns may include one-time HR projects, events, and/or community and/or team member involvement
Knowledge of employment law, state and federal, is essential to this position with multi-state LOA policies and procedures
Effective skills in using Excel spreadsheets, Microsoft Outlook, and other Microsoft suite programs required
Ability to file, possess organizational skills, have excellent written and oral communication skills, and be able to make presentations to small groups
Ability to counsel employees on a variety of subjects, including company policy, and benefits, and help employees with other issues which may affect their work life
Ability to be confidential because of the information this position is exposed to
Ability to work well with other employees to foster a respectful and professional work environment
3-5 years of related Human Resource experience as a Generalist or Leave Specialist
Intermediate to advanced skills with MS Office and prior experience with an HRIS system or equivalent
Preferred
End-to-end full cycle leave management is highly preferred
Experience with state workers compensation (LnI) is highly preferred
Classes in Business or a relevant field of study/education preferred
Benefits
Vacation
Sick time
Personal floating holiday
Paid holidays
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
401(k) retirement plan with a generous employer match
Some great Harbor perks
Company
Harbor Wholesale
Harbor Wholesale is dedicated to supporting our local entrepreneurs that provide jobs in their communities, bring convenience to busy lives, and invite us all to experience life around the table.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
Venture Capital Firms
2025-06-05
2024-10-26
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