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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 self-sustaining businesses across 14 states and in the District of Columbia, workforce of over 1,600 employees.

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

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

Tessera’s 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.

Type: Exempt, Salary

Compensation: $80,200 - $120,300/year (Tessera's compensation strategy is to position new employees between the minimum and midpoint of this range, depending on qualifications and experience.)

Work Schedule: Full-time, 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, you'll… 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 Tessera’s 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 Vice-President. 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 Tessera’s 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 do-will do attitude”.

+ Investigate, prepare documentation, and recommend Tessera’s 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 pre-arbitration.

+ 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), Fitness-for-duty 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 day-to-day implementation of policies concerning wages, hours and working conditions.

+ Performs day-to-day 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 Cross-functional team goals.

+ Supports and positively affects continuity between Tessera and employee goals, and safeguards Tessera’s position at all times.

+ Demonstrates and supports Tessera’s 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.

You'd 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 mission-driven work.

Tessera is proud to offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to our eligible part-time and full-time employees.

+ Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance

+ Elective 401(k) retirement plan with a 3% employer discretionary contribution after 90-days 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 full-time employees

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

+ Bachelor’s 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 driver’s license is required with the ability to obtain and maintain coverage by Tessera’s insurance.

+ Must be able to obtain and maintain applicable security clearances and installation access. A background check and E-Verify will be conducted for this position.

To Apply : Visit our website at www.tessera.org (http://www.skookum.org/) 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 non-profit, 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 mission-focused 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.

I f you require an accommodation or support, please contact us at

(360) 475-0756 ext. 349, or email [email protected] ([email protected]) .

Tessera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Women/Minority/Veteran/Disabled - Tessera participates in E-Verify

Please submit a resume if you do not currently see an opportunity but are interested in working for Tessera.

Tessera has carried forward our social mission "creating opportunities for people with disabilities" in all that we aspire to be. From our humble beginnings in small-town America, we have grown to be the best value provider of choice in the defense industrial complex and aerospace manufacturing sectors. Tessera does this by first investing in our people.

Tessera’s customers rely on Tessera to consistently deliver a quality product on time so that the customer in turn can accomplish their jobs. This drives Tessera’s core value proposition – We meet our mission when our customer meets their mission.

This philosophy is critical to our success as a team. At Tessera, we work diligently to sharpen our leaders’ skills so they can provide exceptional client support. Tessera is dedicated to ensuring specialized recruitment, career advancement, and job training methods are employed across the nation. Tessera is a national leader in Disability and Veteran recruitment, hiring, and retention.

We offer competitive wages and benefits, including providing professional growth opportunities. Working at Tessera is not just a job; it's a career to be proud of that allows us to positively influence others' lives each day! We currently support over 1,300 employees in 13 states, and we are growing every day across the nation.