Human Resources Generalist

Reports to: Chief Financial Officer

Direct Reports: None

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Position Overview

The HR Generalist plays a central role at Timber Creek Recycling. You will own the full employee lifecycle, including recruiting, onboarding, benefits administration, compliance, and offboarding. You will also help keep the office running smoothly and support our workplace safety standards.

You will act as a trusted resource for both employees and managers across all departments and work closely with the senior leadership team. Success in this role will depend on independence, sound judgment, and strict confidentiality. If you are resourceful, energized by variety, and motivated to make a real difference at a growing company, we want to hear from you.

About Us

Join us at Timber Creek Recycling to help deliver “sustainability within our community.” We are the Treasure Valley’s fastest growing organic materials recycling company. We recycle wood, leaves, sheetrock, and construction materials that would otherwise take up space in landfills, and we turn them into useful products for the landscaping, livestock, and agricultural industries.

Our team members are at the heart of what we do, and we value the role they play in achieving our goals and serving our customers. Learn more at www.timbercreekrecycling.com.

Key Responsibilities

Human Resources

Partner with hiring managers throughout recruiting, from job posting through offer acceptance. Manage the applicant tracking system and new hire onboarding.

Administer health, dental, vision, and 401(k) benefits in partnership with our benefits advisors, including open enrollment, plan design, and fielding employee questions. 

Own BambooHR. Maintain accurate employee records, manage system permissions, process status changes, and protect data integrity across the platform.

Coordinate biweekly payroll, including review and data accuracy.

Serve as a trusted resource for employees and managers on HR policies, conflict resolution, and progressive discipline.

Ensure compliance with federal and state employment laws. Consult with outside HR and labor counsel on sensitive or complex matters.

Advise managers on HR and labor law topics and act as a risk management partner on employment decisions.

Maintain strict confidentiality when handling employee relations matters, investigations, and sensitive personal information.

Support the performance review process and assist with pay benchmarking/pay bands.

Manage offboarding from start to finish, including final documentation, system access removal, and exit interviews.

Safety and Workers’ Compensation

Own the incident reporting process, including employee communication, workers’ compensation filings, and ongoing claim coordination.

Maintain the OSHA 300 log, track DART rates, and support safety audits and inspections.

Partner with operations managers to develop and enforce safety policies, and coordinate compliance training across all departments.

Administer the company’s DOT and non DOT drug testing program, including random selections and coordination with service providers.

Office Management

Manage office supplies, mail distribution, and vendor relationships to keep daily operations running smoothly.

Coordinate office events, team building activities, and employee recognition initiatives.

Support permit and license renewals, agency compliance, and the upkeep of company records and SOPs.

Use AI tools and emerging technology to boost productivity and streamline HR and administrative workflows.

Qualifications and Skills

3 to 5 years of progressive HR experience across recruiting, benefits, and employee relations.

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred, but not required. Equivalent experience will be considered.

SHRM-CP or PHR certification is a plus but not required

Experience in agriculture, manufacturing, construction, or recycling is beneficial

Prior safety compliance or workers’ compensation experience is a plus

Familiarity with HRIS, ATS, and payroll platforms, especially BambooHR

Solid Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel, Word, and Outlook

Working knowledge of federal and state employment laws

Takes initiative, works independently, manages shifting priorities, and follows through with little supervision

Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment on sensitive employee matters

Strong written and verbal communicator who can advise managers and employees with clarity, empathy, and professionalism

Comfortable learning and managing new software, including AI tools and emerging technology

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company matching

Paid time off and paid holidays

Professional development and continuing education budget

Collaborative work environment where our people come first

Timber Creek Recycling is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.