Senior HR Generalist

Location: Kennewick WA or Lewiston ID or Pullman WA or Kalispell MT or Bellingham WA
Compensation: $85000 to $95000 DOE 5% annual bonus opportunity
Travel: 25% - 50%

About Coleman Oil

Founded in 1953 Coleman Oil Company has been a family-operated fuel distributor serving the Pacific Northwest for over 70 years. Now under three-generation leadership the company has built a reputation for operational excellence and strong community relationships before joining the NorthStar Energy family of companies in 2025.

Headquartered in Lewiston Idaho Coleman Oil operates fuel terminals and distribution facilities throughout the Pacific Northwest. The company specializes in bulk fuel distribution branded and unbranded ground fuels cardlock services lubricants and retail operations. Coleman Oil serves a diverse customer base including commercial fleets agricultural operations construction companies government entities and retail consumers maintaining its commitment to safety excellence and exceptional customer service in the communities it serves.

What Youll Do

The Senior HR Generalist will play a key role in driving people strategies that support our operational success. This position manages a full spectrum of HR responsibilities including employee relations compliance talent acquisition performance management training and organizational development. The ideal candidate is a hands-on strategic partner with exceptional interpersonal skills sound judgment and a deep understanding of HR best practices in a fast-paced safety-sensitive environment.

Area of focus: Operations including DOT drivers plant and field employees.

• Serve as a trusted HR partner to operations leadership and employees by providing guidance on HR policies procedures and employment law compliance.
• Lead complex employee relations initiatives including investigations performance coaching corrective actions and conflict resolution ensuring consistency and fairness.
• Manage full-cycle recruitment for operational roles from job posting and candidate sourcing to interviewing selection and onboarding ensuring a seamless new hire experience.
• Support and enhance performance management programs including goal setting mid-year reviews and annual evaluations promoting a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with leadership to identify and develop high-potential employees support succession planning and facilitate training and leadership development programs.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with federal state and local employment laws including DOT OSHA FMLA ADA and other industry-specific standards.
• Drive employee engagement and retention initiatives identifying trends and recommending actions to strengthen workplace culture and morale.
• Partner with Safety and Operations teams to align HR initiatives with safety and operational goals supporting a strong safety-first culture.
• Analyze HR metrics and workforce data to identify trends guide decision-making and recommend proactive solutions.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records within HRIS ensuring data integrity and timely reporting.
• Contribute to HR projects and process improvements such as policy updates handbook revisions and system enhancements.
• Provide guidance on compensation benefits and recognition programs to ensure fairness market competitiveness and compliance.
• Support change management efforts and help managers effectively communicate and implement organizational initiatives.

Skills & Experience

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration or related field.
• 57 years of progressive HR experience preferably within transportation logistics or industrial sectors.
• Strong working knowledge of employment laws and regulatory requirements (DOT OSHA FMLA ADA etc.).
• Proven ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with discretion.
• Excellent communication problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Demonstrated success managing multiple priorities and projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
• PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SCP certification preferred.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and follow-through.
• Professional demeanor sound judgment and the ability to build trust across all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work normal business hours Monday through Friday 8 hours a day with additional hours as required to meet operational needs.
• Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug test background check insurability check and MVR screening.

Benefits

• Health- We offer a comprehensive benefit package including medical dental vision long term disability and ancillary options that include accident critical illness life insurance flexible spending accounts health savings accounts short term disability and whole life. These benefits are available to full-time employees.
• Retirement-Generous401(k) planwith a4% company match to help you save for your future
• Days Off Employees will accrue 1 hour of paid time off for every 40 hours worked one personal day on the 1st of January each year and six paid holidays throughout the calendar year.
• Other Eligible for 5% year-end bonus

Additional Information

Coleman Oil Company participates in E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. E-Verify is a web-based system operated by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA). It electronically verifies the information provided on Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification to ensure that employees are legally authorized to work in the United States. For further information please click on the following:

E-Verify Participation Poster

E-Verify Right to Work Poster

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