Payroll/ HR Generalist at Harbor Foodservice – Kent, Washington

Harbor FoodService
Payroll/ HR Generalist

US-WA-Kent

Job ID: 2026-7671
Type: Full Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Human Resources
Kent

Overview

The Payroll/Human Resources Generalist will play a key role in managing and overseeing various HR functions, including payroll, recruitment, employee relations, and compliance. This position requires a strategic thinker with excellent communication skills and a deep understanding of HR best practices and payroll processes. This position will maintain records, electronically and physically, regarding a variety of programs. Handle a variety of Human Resources tasks and support internal customers. This is an on-site position in Kent, Washington.

Benefits for Harbor Team Members include paid vacation, sick, personal and holidays, comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401(k) retirement plan with a generous employer match and Employee Assistance Program.

The pay range is $72,000 – $82,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Lead in a variety of HR functions including payroll, recruitment, employee relations, and compliance.
• Oversee payroll processing of time files bi-weekly for upload to corporate payroll system. Audit payroll reports after each pay period and see that corrections are made if errors are found.
• Maintain up-to-date team member data in UKG and Paylocity time and attendance systems, including holiday entries, additions, and deletions; regularly verify and update all configuration data.
• Train new team members in the use of our UKG and Paylocity automated time-keeping systems. Schedule occasional “refresher” training for all team members.
• Compile new hire personnel files. Ensure that the documents in the personnel files are consistent with legal compliance.
• Assist in recruiting, when necessary, by preparing job postings, job ads, screening applicants and performing interviews.
• Schedule all pre-placement drug screens, and background checks. Work with the operation supervisors to maintain Delivery Driver and Order Selector applicant files and order MVRs for drivers.
• Receive and calculate union pension and medical bills monthly, cost out to the correct cost centers.
• Monitor benefits accruals on union team members who are on leave or light duty.
• Respond to all employment verifications and requests for information
• Figure union vacation and sick accruals as needed bi-weekly.
• Monitor Union dues deductions to ensure that no team member owes back dues. Monitor Local Union 174 and Local Union 117 monthly pay rate changes that affect dues amount.
• Assist departments on personnel problems, labor relations, staffing needs, interpretation of personnel policies and procedures
• Serve as a point of contact for employee inquiries and concerns, providing guidance and support to resolve issues and maintain a positive work environment.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws, regulations, and company policies. Conduct regular audits and provide recommendations for improvements.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field preferred.
• 3-5 years of related Human Resources experience highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of labor and payroll laws and regulations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Proficiency in HR software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• SHRM-CP or PHR certification is a plus.
• Knowledge of employment law, state and federal, is essential to this position.
• Ability to file, possess organizational 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 work well with other employees to foster a respectful and professional work environment.
• Ability to pass a background investigation and drug test.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer M/F/Vets/Disabled

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/protected veterans