Human Resources Generalist - Bremerton
- National Steel and Shipbuilding Com
- Gorst, Washington
- Full Time
Shift ALL
Security Clearance No Clearance
PURPOSE AND FUNCTIONS
The HR Generalist supports daily Human Resources operations for the assigned location by serving as the point of contact for employees, managers, and temporary labor providers, and HR-related processes. This position supports activities related to recruiting coordination, onboarding, employee support, benefits guidance, leave administration coordination, and HR systems support, and general HR operations. This role partners with HR leadership and internal stakeholders to support compliance with company policies, applicable employment laws, and organizational initiatives while ensuring responsive customer service to employees and operational departments. The HR Generalist facilitates and coordinates HR-related processes but does not serve as the sole administrator or owner of corporate benefits, leave, payroll, or centralized HR programs.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Knowledge
Knowledge of general Human Resources principles, practices, and procedures
Knowledge of recruiting, onboarding, and employee support processes
Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, including ADA, FMLA, PFMLA, and EEO requirements
Knowledge of HR systems, Microsoft Office applications, and general office procedures
Knowledge of company policies, timekeeping practices, and employee procedures
Knowledge of temporary labor coordination processes preferred
Skills
Skilled in communicating professionally with employees, management, vendors, and applicants
Skilled in coordinating multiple HR-related activities and priorities simultaneously
Skilled in maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information appropriately
Skilled in responding to employee questions and directing individuals to appropriate resources
Skilled in organizing records, documentation, and administrative processes accurately
Skilled in supporting recruiting and onboarding activities, including interview coordination and orientation support
Skilled in preparing reports, correspondence, and HR-related documentation
Abilities
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Ability to maintain professionalism and effective working relationships with all levels of personnel
Ability to prioritize work in a fast-paced environment with changing business demands
Ability to identify issues, research information, and escalate concerns appropriately
Ability to adapt to operational and staffing changes
Ability to support both employees and operational leadership in a customer-service-oriented environment
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & CERTIFICATIONS
Education
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred
Associate degree with related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
Experience
Minimum of two (2) years of related Human Resources, administrative, recruiting, or employee support experience preferred
Experience in supporting onboarding, recruiting coordination, or employee services preferred
Experience in working in a manufacturing, industrial, shipyard, or union environment preferred
Certifications/Licenses
PHR, SHRM-CP, or equivalent HR certification preferred but not required
Preferred qualifications
Experience with HRIS platforms such as SuccessFactors or PeopleSoft preferred
Experience coordinating temporary labor staffing or onboarding activities preferred
REQUIRED COMPANY-WIDE COMPETENCIES
Adaptability: Anticipates and effectively handles change. Willingly accepts new ideas.
Collaboration: Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. Seeks and values others' opinions.
Communication: Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing.
Results Driven: Effectively manages time and resources to ensure work is completed efficiently and in line with priorities.
Initiative: Proactively identifies a need, takes responsibility, and acts on it without being prompted.
Problem Solving & Decision Making: Identifies problems, solves them, acts decisively, and shows good judgement.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Core Responsibilities
Support day-to-day Human Resources operations
Serve as a local point of contact for employees and managers regarding HR-related questions and processes
Support recruiting, onboarding, orientation, and employee support activities
Coordinate with HR leadership, hiring managers, temporary labor providers, and external vendors as needed
Support compliance with company policies, procedures, and employment regulations
Maintain confidentiality of employee and company information
Key Duties
Assist employees with general HR-related questions and direct individuals to appropriate resources when necessary
Support onboarding activities, including orientation coordination and new hire documentation processes
Coordinate interview scheduling, recruiting support activities, and communication with candidates and hiring managers
Maintain internal and external job postings and assist with recruiting events or hiring initiatives
Support temporary labor coordination activities and communication with staffing providers
Assist with employee documentation, reporting, records management, and administrative activities
Support benefits, leave, payroll, and employee services processes through coordination and employee guidance
Assist with training coordination, employee communications, and HR-related event activities
Support HR systems activities and maintain accurate personnel-related records
Respond to employee and management inquiries in a timely and professional manner
Measurable Outcomes
Employee inquiries are responded to accurately and within established timelines
Onboarding and orientation activities are completed in a timely manner
Recruiting coordination activities support operational staffing needs and hiring timelines
HR documentation and records are maintained accurately and confidentially
Temporary labor coordination activities are completed in alignment with operational requirements and company procedures
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, speak, hear, and operate office equipment
Ability to occasionally lift, carry, or move office materials and supplies
Ability to walk throughout the office, production, and shipyard environments as needed
May occasionally board vessels, enter production areas, and wear required PPE including hard hat, safety glasses, and steel-toed footwear
Ability to work in industrial environments with varying temperatures, noise levels, and conditions as required
WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
Reports to HR Manager
Works closely with employees, supervisors, hiring managers, staffing agencies, and HR partners
Coordinates with operational leadership and external vendors in support of HR and staffing activities
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Regular, reliable attendance is required
Must maintain confidentiality of employee and company information
Must comply with all company safety, security, and regulatory requirements
Must be able to obtain and maintain required site access credentials, including DBIDS or CAC access if applicable
Must become familiar with and comply with the Employee Handbook and Standards of Business Ethics and Conduct
Additional duties may be assigned in support of business operations
Pay Range: $71,000- $92,000
The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity. At NASSCO Bremerton we anticipate making salary offers between the minimum and midpoint of salary range. Offers will be based on experience, abilities, and knowledge similar to the NASSCO Job being applied for NASSCO employees performing similar work.
As a NASSCO team member, you (and your family) will have access to medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, and other voluntary insurance benefits. Additionally, NASSCO employees earn paid vacation from date of hire, accrued at 2.31 hours for every week worked, seven paid holidays, and one personal day per year. Team members participating in a 401(k) retirement plan will receive a 6% match on a 6% enrollment election. Additionally, we offer tuition and training reimbursement(s).
General Dynamics NASSCO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.
To learn more about applicant rights under federal law, click here:
Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal
If you have a disability that impacts your ability to complete the job application process and would like to request an accommodation, please contact our Human Resources Department.
Call ... or email .... This contact information is for accommodation requests only, not to inquire about the status of applications.
NASSCO is an Equal Opportunity / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans Employer
Security Clearance No Clearance
PURPOSE AND FUNCTIONS
The HR Generalist supports daily Human Resources operations for the assigned location by serving as the point of contact for employees, managers, and temporary labor providers, and HR-related processes. This position supports activities related to recruiting coordination, onboarding, employee support, benefits guidance, leave administration coordination, and HR systems support, and general HR operations. This role partners with HR leadership and internal stakeholders to support compliance with company policies, applicable employment laws, and organizational initiatives while ensuring responsive customer service to employees and operational departments. The HR Generalist facilitates and coordinates HR-related processes but does not serve as the sole administrator or owner of corporate benefits, leave, payroll, or centralized HR programs.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Knowledge
Knowledge of general Human Resources principles, practices, and procedures
Knowledge of recruiting, onboarding, and employee support processes
Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, including ADA, FMLA, PFMLA, and EEO requirements
Knowledge of HR systems, Microsoft Office applications, and general office procedures
Knowledge of company policies, timekeeping practices, and employee procedures
Knowledge of temporary labor coordination processes preferred
Skills
Skilled in communicating professionally with employees, management, vendors, and applicants
Skilled in coordinating multiple HR-related activities and priorities simultaneously
Skilled in maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information appropriately
Skilled in responding to employee questions and directing individuals to appropriate resources
Skilled in organizing records, documentation, and administrative processes accurately
Skilled in supporting recruiting and onboarding activities, including interview coordination and orientation support
Skilled in preparing reports, correspondence, and HR-related documentation
Abilities
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Ability to maintain professionalism and effective working relationships with all levels of personnel
Ability to prioritize work in a fast-paced environment with changing business demands
Ability to identify issues, research information, and escalate concerns appropriately
Ability to adapt to operational and staffing changes
Ability to support both employees and operational leadership in a customer-service-oriented environment
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & CERTIFICATIONS
Education
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred
Associate degree with related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
Experience
Minimum of two (2) years of related Human Resources, administrative, recruiting, or employee support experience preferred
Experience in supporting onboarding, recruiting coordination, or employee services preferred
Experience in working in a manufacturing, industrial, shipyard, or union environment preferred
Certifications/Licenses
PHR, SHRM-CP, or equivalent HR certification preferred but not required
Preferred qualifications
Experience with HRIS platforms such as SuccessFactors or PeopleSoft preferred
Experience coordinating temporary labor staffing or onboarding activities preferred
REQUIRED COMPANY-WIDE COMPETENCIES
Adaptability: Anticipates and effectively handles change. Willingly accepts new ideas.
Collaboration: Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. Seeks and values others' opinions.
Communication: Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing.
Results Driven: Effectively manages time and resources to ensure work is completed efficiently and in line with priorities.
Initiative: Proactively identifies a need, takes responsibility, and acts on it without being prompted.
Problem Solving & Decision Making: Identifies problems, solves them, acts decisively, and shows good judgement.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Core Responsibilities
Support day-to-day Human Resources operations
Serve as a local point of contact for employees and managers regarding HR-related questions and processes
Support recruiting, onboarding, orientation, and employee support activities
Coordinate with HR leadership, hiring managers, temporary labor providers, and external vendors as needed
Support compliance with company policies, procedures, and employment regulations
Maintain confidentiality of employee and company information
Key Duties
Assist employees with general HR-related questions and direct individuals to appropriate resources when necessary
Support onboarding activities, including orientation coordination and new hire documentation processes
Coordinate interview scheduling, recruiting support activities, and communication with candidates and hiring managers
Maintain internal and external job postings and assist with recruiting events or hiring initiatives
Support temporary labor coordination activities and communication with staffing providers
Assist with employee documentation, reporting, records management, and administrative activities
Support benefits, leave, payroll, and employee services processes through coordination and employee guidance
Assist with training coordination, employee communications, and HR-related event activities
Support HR systems activities and maintain accurate personnel-related records
Respond to employee and management inquiries in a timely and professional manner
Measurable Outcomes
Employee inquiries are responded to accurately and within established timelines
Onboarding and orientation activities are completed in a timely manner
Recruiting coordination activities support operational staffing needs and hiring timelines
HR documentation and records are maintained accurately and confidentially
Temporary labor coordination activities are completed in alignment with operational requirements and company procedures
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, speak, hear, and operate office equipment
Ability to occasionally lift, carry, or move office materials and supplies
Ability to walk throughout the office, production, and shipyard environments as needed
May occasionally board vessels, enter production areas, and wear required PPE including hard hat, safety glasses, and steel-toed footwear
Ability to work in industrial environments with varying temperatures, noise levels, and conditions as required
WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
Reports to HR Manager
Works closely with employees, supervisors, hiring managers, staffing agencies, and HR partners
Coordinates with operational leadership and external vendors in support of HR and staffing activities
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Regular, reliable attendance is required
Must maintain confidentiality of employee and company information
Must comply with all company safety, security, and regulatory requirements
Must be able to obtain and maintain required site access credentials, including DBIDS or CAC access if applicable
Must become familiar with and comply with the Employee Handbook and Standards of Business Ethics and Conduct
Additional duties may be assigned in support of business operations
Pay Range: $71,000- $92,000
The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity. At NASSCO Bremerton we anticipate making salary offers between the minimum and midpoint of salary range. Offers will be based on experience, abilities, and knowledge similar to the NASSCO Job being applied for NASSCO employees performing similar work.
As a NASSCO team member, you (and your family) will have access to medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, and other voluntary insurance benefits. Additionally, NASSCO employees earn paid vacation from date of hire, accrued at 2.31 hours for every week worked, seven paid holidays, and one personal day per year. Team members participating in a 401(k) retirement plan will receive a 6% match on a 6% enrollment election. Additionally, we offer tuition and training reimbursement(s).
General Dynamics NASSCO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.
To learn more about applicant rights under federal law, click here:
Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal
If you have a disability that impacts your ability to complete the job application process and would like to request an accommodation, please contact our Human Resources Department.
Call ... or email .... This contact information is for accommodation requests only, not to inquire about the status of applications.
NASSCO is an Equal Opportunity / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans Employer
Job ID: 521438463
Originally Posted on: 5/16/2026