Senior HR Generalist
Aertssen Logistics USA
Full-time
On-site
Tacoma, Washington, United States
$70,000 - $90,000 USD yearly
SENIOR HR GENERALIST
At Aertssen Logistics USA Inc., we're paving the future of heavy machinery logistics with innovative solutions that push the boundaries of efficiency and reliability.
After a hugely successful launch in Savannah, GA, the Aertssen Group is bringing its momentum to the opposite corner of the country. Within a year of opening its first US location, the company's faster-than-expected growth has already necessitated an additional 250,000-square-foot operations facility in the Savannah area, complementing its initial 385,000-square-foot US Equipment Processing Center (EPC) just a mile away. With this strong foundation established on the East Coast, the company is now building on its momentum with an expansion to Tacoma, Washington.
Join us... Become a part of the "A-Team" that helps to build the future of Aertssen Logistics.
Location: Tacoma, WA, 98421
Job Type: Full-time, Exempt (not overtime eligible), 100% Onsite
Pay Range: $70,000 - $90,000 annually + monthly car allowance
Travel: Some out-of-state and overnight travel may be required
Job Type: Full-time, Exempt (not overtime eligible), 100% Onsite
Pay Range: $70,000 - $90,000 annually + monthly car allowance
Travel: Some out-of-state and overnight travel may be required
Position Summary
Aertssen Logistics USA, Inc. is expanding operations to Tacoma, WA, and seeking an experienced Senior HR Generalist who enjoys building relationships, supporting front-line leaders, and being present in the operation. This role is ideal for someone who values collaboration, understands the realities of a warehouse environment, and wants to make a real impact in a close-knit organization.
Aertssen Logistics USA, Inc. is expanding operations to Tacoma, WA, and seeking an experienced Senior HR Generalist who enjoys building relationships, supporting front-line leaders, and being present in the operation. This role is ideal for someone who values collaboration, understands the realities of a warehouse environment, and wants to make a real impact in a close-knit organization.
Reporting to the HR Manager based in Savannah, GA, the Senior HR Generalist will partner closely with Tacoma operations leadership to provide practical HR guidance, ensure compliance, and promote a positive, respectful workplace culture, with a strong emphasis on supporting the warehouse and hourly workforce in Aertssen's second US location. The ideal candidate is approachable, organized, and comfortable balancing policy with common sense.
Responsibilities
Employee Relations & Leadership Support
- Serve as a trusted HR partner for employees and supervisors across Aertssen locations
- Provide guidance on workplace issues, policy interpretation, attendance, and conduct
- Support performance management, coaching conversations, corrective actions, and investigations
- Promote consistent HR practices while recognizing site-specific operational needs
Recruitment & Onboarding (Warehouse-Heavy Focus)
- Support full-cycle recruiting for hourly warehouse roles, supervisors, and salaried positions
- Coordinate interviews, offers, background checks, drug screens, and onboarding requirements
- Lead or support new hire orientation and onboarding
HR Compliance & Administration
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws (FLSA, FMLA, ADA, EEO, OSHA, state leave laws, etc.)
- Maintain accurate employee records and HRIS data across the organization
- Assist with policy updates, handbook administration, and employee communications
- Process payroll for temporary and regular employees, ensuring timely and accurate payroll records
Benefits & Leave Support
- Assist employees with benefits enrollment, changes, and general questions
- Support leave of absence administration, including FMLA, medical, personal, and state-specific leaves
- Partner with payroll and benefits vendors to resolve employee issues
Multi-Site HR Support & Projects
- Travel between warehouse locations as needed to support employees and leaders
- Assist with HR audits, reporting, and compliance tracking
- Support safety initiatives and partner with operations on training and engagement efforts
- Participate in HR projects focused on retention, consistency, and employee experience
All this is always carried out in accordance with our company's quality, environmental, and health policies.
Qualifications
Required:
- 3–5 years of progressive HR generalist experience
- Experience supporting hourly and warehouse-based workforces
- Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and HR best practices
- Ability to work comfortably in an operational, fast-paced environment
- Strong communication, organization, and relationship-building skills
- Proficiency with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office
- Experience in logistics, warehousing, manufacturing, or distribution environments
Preferred:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
- Multi-site, multi-state HR support experience
- SHRM-CP, PHR, or similar HR certification
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred
Compensation
- Salary range: $70,000 - $90,000 annually (exempt, not overtime eligible)
- Monthly car allowance provided
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Company-paid life and disability insurance
- PTO, sick leave, and paid holidays
- Uniforms/PPE provided
- Training and advancement opportunities
- Opportunity to make a real impact in a high-volume, startup-like environment
Schedule
- Full-time, exempt role; flexible hours to meet operational and workforce demands (warehouse schedule Monday-Friday, 7:00 am-3:30 pm PST)
- Some out-of-state and overnight travel may be required
Why Join Us?
At Aertssen Logistics USA, you’ll be part of a growing international company in the beginning stages of developing strong local roots in the Tacoma area. We believe in safety, teamwork, and innovation — values that drive everything we do. Building on the foundation created in Savannah, Aertssen's Tacoma site will be at the center of exciting projects in logistics, repair, and technical services, giving you the chance to:
- Work with state-of-the-art equipment and a supportive team
- Access career growth and training opportunities from day one
- Grow with the company as it grows with you
- Enjoy a competitive pay and benefits package
- Be part of a company culture that values safety, solutions, and passion
Aertssen Logistics USA, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected categories as required by law.
Fair Chance Hiring
Consistent with Tacoma’s Fair Chance Hiring Ordinance, applicants will not be asked about criminal history until after they are otherwise qualified for the position. A record will not automatically disqualify you from employment.
All candidates who receive a written offer must pass a drug test and undergo a background check.
Accommodation Notice
Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation in the application process by contacting Human Resources at HR@aertssen.com or (912) 704-8998.
Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation in the application process by contacting Human Resources at HR@aertssen.com or (912) 704-8998.