Human Resource Specialist

$75,000 - $85,000/Yr

Temco Logistics - Portland, OR

Full-time - Mid Level

Portland, OR

About the position

The Human Resource Specialist at Temco Logistics is responsible for managing employee relations across multiple locations, conducting team-building projects, and ensuring compliance with employment laws. This role requires extensive travel and the ability to foster positive workplace relationships while supporting organizational goals.

Responsibilities

• Conducts weekly meetings with respective business units.
• Consults with line management, providing HR guidance when appropriate.
• Manages and resolves complex employee relations issues.
• Conducts effective, thorough, and objective investigations.
• Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks, and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Partners with the legal department as needed/required.
• Leads team building activities, facilitating all aspects of planning.
• Works closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.
• Provides guidance and input on business unit restructures, workforce planning, and succession planning.
• Supports and maintains employee engagement programs and initiatives that support Temco's organizational goals and culture.
• Develops and communicates positive employee relations strategies and retention initiatives that foster and promote a culture of excellence.
• Acts as the Human Resources communications coordinator for the launch of special programs and events.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience resolving complex employee relations issues.
• Working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines, including compensation practices, organizational diagnosis, employee and union relations, diversity, performance management, and federal and state respective employment laws.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite required.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and customer service focus.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in succession planning.
• Knowledge of employment law and regulations.

Benefits

• Health savings account
• Paid holidays
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Flexible spending account
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Life insurance