HR Partner and Recruiting Supervisor

Join Tessera and make a difference! Tessera is:

• A national leader in employing individuals with disabilities and veterans.

• Composed of a dynamic growing team of social entrepreneurs.

• Operating selfsustaining businesses across 14 states and in the District of Columbia workforce of over 1600 employees.

• Dedicated to delivering an exceptional customer experience to our customers.

• Committed to offering an outstanding employee support and development program.

Tesseras Bremerton Washington Home Office supports nationwide operations with a team of highly trained and motivated professionals in finance human resources vocational and workforce development information systems strategy business development communications marketing quality safety learning and more.

Location: Bremerton Washington (InPerson)

Type: Exempt Salary

Compensation: $80200 $120300/year (Tesseras compensation strategy is to position new employees between the minimum and midpoint of this range depending on qualifications and experience.)

Work Schedule: Fulltime Monday Friday 7:30 am 4:00 pm (flexible start and end times depending on scheduling needs)

As a Human Resources Partner and Recruiting Supervisor youll The HR Partner and Recruiting Supervisor role provides supervision and oversight of HR Partners and Recruiters on a cross functional team. Leads HR initiatives provides guidance and strategic advice to Managers and HR Partners Recruiters and RVP on employee relations labor relations recruitment and performance management approaches. Exemplifies Tesseras culture values and commitment to excellence at all times. Performs HR related duties at the professional level in support of a Cross Functional Team led by a Regional VicePresident. Must be mission driven and passionate about working with a diverse population including persons with disabilities.

• Provides professional and knowledgeable HR guidance and support to ensure Tesseras policies Collective Bargaining Agreements and Federal State employment laws are interpreted and implemented fairly and consistently.

• Supervises mentors and educates HR Partners and Recruiters to identify courses of actions available and how to communicate such to Managers and Supervisors. Motivates and inspires a can dowill do attitude.

• Investigate prepare documentation and recommend Tesseras position on grievances EEOCs complaints and appeals. Responds to employee relation issues such as employee complaints harassment allegations EEOCs and grievances. Work with employees employee representatives Supervisors Managers and legal counsel to negotiate the resolution of grievances and complaints.

• Performs a broad range of labor relations activities including participating in the collective bargaining process and prearbitration.

• Analyze interpret and apply complex human resource rules policies program requirements in an unbiased fair and honest way to assist with resolving difficult situations. Work with managers on employee relation issues and concerns union issues classification performance management grievance resolution leave of absence coordination disability accommodation(s) Fitnessforduty coordination employee development discipline terminations and Reductions in Force. Review requests for exceptions to Tessera policy and make recommendations. Participates in problem solving and conflict resolution.

• Works closely with the Vocational Director and HR Partners regarding discipline performance improvement plans and potential separation of employment for employees that have performance or employee relations issues that may be related to their disabilities

• Works closely with Chief People Officer HR Director Senior HR Partner and Recruiting Manager in ensuring recruitment methodologies and hiring practices follow government regulations and organizational policies and procedures. Act as a resource on talent acquisition topics for Managers across the organization.

• Assists HR Partners with enhancing the strategic partnership between Tessera Managers and the HR team.

• Works with Supervisors and Managers on disciplinary actions. Write and/or edit disciplinary actions Performance Improvement Plans and other formal documentation.

• Communicates proactively with HR/Recruiting team members and promotes transparency. Effectively communicate strategic HR and Recruitment initiatives.

• Maintains working relationship with union officials and adheres to terms of labor contract by supporting Manager in the daytoday implementation of policies concerning wages hours and working conditions.

• Performs daytoday HR Partner duties for designated CFT operational sites.

• Provide exceptional professional customer service and maintain effective working relationships with employees colleagues unions other agencies and community members.

• Partners with and supports employees and management by communicating and assisting with training on various human resource policies procedures laws standards and other government regulations.

• Maintain proficiency in HR related topics and continuous education on best practices laws and trends. Recommends new approaches and other areas for continual improvement to the HR Director Sr. HR Partner and greater HR team.

• Performs a wide range of duties relative to the maintenance and processing of personnel records and reports in Workday (HRIS). Process changes on employee status as necessary (i.e. change in position demotion promotions wage increases Leave of Absence terminations etc.) Enter and/or retrieve data from Workday (HRIS). Prepares reports verify accuracy of records and document adjustments; maintain confidentiality.

• Ensure that compliance is met under Federal and State regulations by monitoring maintaining and updating worksite posters.

• Participates in the evaluation and the development of Human Resources and Crossfunctional team goals.

• Supports and positively affects continuity between Tessera and employee goals and safeguards Tesseras position at all times.

• Demonstrates and supports Tesseras culture and commitment to excellence at all times.

• Assess employee morale and suggest ways to improve it to Project Manager and RVP.

• Complete an exit interview for all voluntary terminations. Coordinates and administers employee surveys.

• Assist Managers and Supervisors with Reasonable Suspicion drug screening process.

• Processes Unemployment claims appeals. Participates in Unemployment claim hearings.

• Work with Managers and Supervisors to update job descriptions.

• Coordinates Mandatory Employee Assistance Program referrals and documentation.

• Participates in departmental and CFT meetings and works on team projects.

• All Other Duties as Assigned.

Youd make an excellent Humans Resources Partner and Recruiting Supervisor if you:

• Consider yourself a people person.

• Love working on collaborative teams.

• Are dedicated to internal and external customer service.

• Take pride in your work.

• Are drawn to serving others and want to challenge yourself through missiondriven work.

Tessera is proud to offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to our eligible parttime and fulltime employees.

• Medical Dental Vision Life & ShortTerm Disability Insurance

• Elective 401(k) retirement plan with a 3% employer discretionary contribution after 90days of employment

• Flexible Spending Accounts for both medical and dependent care

• 11 paid federal holidays accrual of 12 paid days of vacation at the start of employment paid sick leave

• Potential shared earning bonus

• Tuition assistance is available after 1 year of employment and potential scholarships for qualified dependents

• Professional development certifications and training opportunities

• Verizon wireless discount

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and an engaging wellness program

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility for fulltime employees

Summary of desired skills and experience for the Tessera Human Resources Partner and Recruiting Supervisor:

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources or Social Services is required.

• 5 8 years of previous experience in Human Resources or Labor Relations is required.

• Combination of education and previous experience will be considered.

• Previous experience with Workday HRIS is preferred.

• A valid state drivers license is required with the ability to obtain and maintain coverage by Tesseras insurance.

• Must be able to obtain and maintain applicable security clearances and installation access. A background check and EVerify will be conducted for this position.

To Apply: Visit our website at to complete an application.

Current Employees: need to log into their Workday to apply through the Jobs Hub. Please reach out to your Recruiter if you need assistance.

Tessera is a national nonprofit government contractor that is dedicated to Creating Opportunities for People with Disabilities through hiring and supporting individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. We take pride in our missionfocused culture our Core Values Diversity Partnership Commitment Integrity and Quality and our dedication to providing a safe and respectful work environment to our employees.

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Tessera is here to help you with the recruitment process.

If you require an accommodation or support please contact us at

(360)ext. 349 or email.

Tessera is an Equal Opportunity Employer Women/Minority/Veteran/Disabled Tessera participates in EVerify