Trident Seafoods Corporation is hiring: HR GENERALIST BILINGUAL in Seattle

Trident Seafoods has pioneered responsible fishing in the pristine waters of Alaska for more than 50 years. We never compromise when it comes to fulfilling our Mission of responsibly sharing wild Alaska seafood with the world. At Trident, we have a history of innovation and a commitment to doing business in ways that are good for the planet and good for people.

Trident Seafoods is the largest vertically integrated seafood harvesting and processing company in North America. Trident is a privately held, 100 percent USA-owned company with primary seafood processing operations and fleet support in twelve Alaska communities. Trident’s global operations produce finished wild Alaska seafood products in 6 countries and its sales teams serve customers in over 50 countries. Trident employs approximately 9,000 people worldwide each year and partners with over 5,400 independent fishermen and crewmembers. Species harvested and processed by Trident include virtually every commercial species of salmon, whitefish, and crab harvested in the North Pacific and Alaska.

This position supports Trident’s HR Managers and Recruiters with administration of the employee lifecycle. Reporting to the Sr HR Operations Manager, and a key partner of the HR Operations Team, a successful candidate will be an approachable trusted member of the department, with excellent written and verbal communications skills, self-starting, and possess a commitment to excellence.

Essential functions (responsibilities, tasks, supervisory needs)

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Supports HR Operations programs such as medical placement, recruiting process documentation and training, temporary spend program, supplier and contract management, drug screen administration and employee training.
• Manages tracking and administration of all medical clearances for Alaska workers.
• Supports Learning and Development (L&D) by providing Learning Management System (LMS) support and administration, including class enrollment, creating and managing sessions, and publishing a training calendar.
• Supports HRIS by ensuring data integrity and making updates and corrections as required.
• Assist with the documentation of internal HR processes and controls as needed; support ongoing audits within the organization.
• Assist onboarding new hires, processing new hire paperwork, ensuring accuracy of the paperwork.
• Performs customer service functions by answering employee requests and questions related to various Human Resources policies, procedures and benefits.
• Partner closely with HR Operations team to drive continuous improvement and support on projects and integrated HR initiatives.

This is a nonexempt position with an hourly rate of $42 to $45.

Trident Seafoods offers a comprehensive and quality benefits package. Full time employees may be eligible for discretionary/performance-based incentives, medical, dental and vision insurance plans, optional HRA/HSA, telemedicine, employee assistance and wellness programs, long-term disability, basic life and AD&D, and 401(k) with a company match, vacation, sick time, 10 paid holidays each year, and paid parental leave. For full-time employees, the initial vacation benefit starts at 10 days per year, adjusted commensurate with relevant experience, and 7 days of sick leave per year (9 in Seattle), accrued bi-weekly. Commuter and transit programs are also available.

Required Qualifications (education, years of experience, KSAs)

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in human resources
• Proficiency in Spanish is required
• Knowledge of HR policies, labor laws and best practices (e.g. FMLA, ADA, EEO, FLSA)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong problem solving and decision-making abilities
• Able to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel and other HR software

Preferred education and experience

• A bachelor’s degree in HR, business administration, or related field, or the equivalent combination of education and years of experience preferred
• SHRM CP or HRCI PHR Certification preferred

Work environment:

This job takes place in a typical office environment: temperature controlled with adequate lighting and has moderate noise.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly sits for long periods of time using a computer, is required to stand and walk; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, or crouch. May occasionally lift up to 15 lbs.

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Trident Seafoods and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to status as a protected veteran or a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected status such as race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or age.

Trident Seafoods and its subsidiaries have adopted a drug-free workplace policy. Working under the influence of Drugs or Alcohol is not permitted.

Any employment offer from Trident Seafoods or its subsidiaries is contingent upon the candidate having and maintaining a valid U.S. Work Authorization status throughout employment.