HR Specialist - Works Well With Others

Join a respected hospitality and retail organization as an ER Specialist supporting restaurant, retail, and distribution center teams. Work alongside a collaborative HR team focused on creating a positive employee experience in a role with tangible impact and variety.

ER Specialist Benefits & Compensation

• Competitive base salary
• Annual bonus up to 3%
• 19 days PTO upfront plus 8 paid holidays
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance (eligible after 60 days)
• 401(k) with 5% company match
• 15% employee and stock discount
• Commuter options: paid Orca card for all public transit or $150/month discounted garage parking
• Monday–Friday, fully in-person schedule (no weekends, nights, or on-call)

ER Specialist Requirements & Qualifications

• Multi-state employee relations experience strongly preferred; expertise with California and West Coast regions is a plus
• Ability to manage a high volume of cases (approx. 100 investigations/cases per year)
• Stable employment history (ideally 2–3 jobs in the past 5 years)
• Comfortable with a daily commute to Seattle office (30 minutes or less)
• Strong documentation, interviewing, and advisory skills
• Collaborative and high-touch working style

ER Specialist Preferred Background & Skills

• Bilingual ability is a bonus
• Experience advising managers in hospitality, retail, healthcare, insurance, or tech environments
• Familiarity with multi-site operations or large, distributed teams

ER Specialist Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive workplace investigations from intake through resolution for field teams (retail, restaurant, distribution)
• Interview employees, document findings, and recommend next steps in ER cases
• Guide and advise managers regarding disciplinary actions, policy interpretation, and performance management
• Collaborate with HR and leadership to ensure fair outcomes and adherence to best practices
• Serve as a trusted resource for employee and manager concerns within assigned geographies

If you are looking for a visible, impactful ER role with supportive leadership and clear work/life balance, this opportunity is for you.