HR Generalist

HR Generalist

Job details

General information

Entity

Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated €31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets.

Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's ""World's Best Companies 2025"" ranking.

Safran Cabin is the world's No. 1 in aircraft interiors. Safran Cabin provides innovative, smart and sustainable cabin interiors, as well as advanced water and waste management systems.

Here, you will develop your skills and grow within a community of experts who enrich your experience every day.

Here, collaboration connects our teams across the globe.

Did you know? We have probably already flown together!

Would you like to join us? Learn more about Safran Cabin here.

(Hyperlink: https://www.safran-group.com/en/companies/safran-cabin)

Reference number

2026-190663

Job details

Domain

Performance and Support

Job field / Job profile

Human resources - HR support operations

Job title

HR Generalist

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Employees / Staff

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

Job Summary:

The Human Resources Generalist is responsible for performing a variety of human resource duties, such as effectively recording, maintaining, and reporting human resource information and for establishing and maintaining effective communication, coordination, and working relations with Company personnel and with management. This job reports to the site Human Resources Manager.

Summary of Duties (may or may not include all the duties below):

• Partners with employees and management to communicate various human resource policies, procedures, laws, standards and government regulations.

• Investigate and resolve day-to-day employee relation issues. Documents initial complaint, determines scope of investigation, recommends course of action, documents findings and summarizes the investigation.

• Represents the company for any unemployment claims.

• Interviews, screens and recruits job applicants to fill entry-level, professional and technical job openings.

• Reviews applications and interviews applicants to match experience with specific job-related requirements.

• Handles benefit inquiries and complaints to ensure quick, equitable, courteous resolution.

• Manage and conduct new employee orientations.

• Performs exit interviews and processes all termination paperwork including COBRA documents while adhering to all state and federal laws.

• Conducts exit interviews, analyzes data and makes recommendations to the management team for corrective action and continuous improvement.

• Develops and maintains various reports and documents to provide current personnel information.

• Assists with the maintenance of the human resource database while ensuring that system records are accurately recorded and cross-checked.

• Organizes annual reviews between employees and managers. Organizes files, provides forms, timelines, and reminders to direct employees and managers through the review process.

• Manages workers' compensation injury reporting/claim administration.

• Administer, track and coordinate all FMLA, PFLM and/or other leaves of absences and coordinate with payroll.

• Learn payroll processing to support as back up as needed.

• Participates in administrative staff meetings and attends other meetings and seminars.

• Records data for each employee, including such information as addresses, supervisory reports on performance, and dates of and reasons for terminations.

• Examines employee files to answer inquiries and provide information for personnel actions.

• Ensures that human resource files and records are maintained in accordance with legal requirements and Company policies and procedures.

• Process HR related purchase order requests from start through finish.

• Process third party screening for all visitors to the facility.

• Completes miscellaneous research, reports and conveys information as requested and needed.

• Maintains compliance with federal and state regulations concerning employment.

• Greet

But what else? (advantages, specificities, etc.)

Safran Cabin headquarters are in Huntington Beach, California, with a global presence of over 10,000 employees at 39 sites. Site locations are in the United States, Mexico, Brazil, Canada, Germany, France, Czech Republic, the Netherlands, Tunisia and Thailand. Safran Cabin serves over 400 airlines and leasing companies globally and delivers to all airframe OEM manufacturers with a heritage spanning over 80 years in the industry.

Safran's Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) goes beyond our facility walls. We value and support the communities where we live and work. One of Safran's values and CSR pillar is Corporate Citizenship that helps drive economic, social and cultural progress by sharing our gifts with those around us.

• Your Career: Safran is committed to providing internal mobility to our employees. We operate globally so the sky is the limit of where your Safran journey can take you.

• Your Development: Safran employees have free access to Safran University courses and external tuition reimbursement for approved programs or certifications.

• Your Benefits: Our suite of comprehensive benefits include health care (medical, dental and vision), life insurance, 401(k) savings plans with company match, paid time off, Safran Perks with BenefitHub – Employee Discounts & Rewards Marketplace for consumer products/services and more!

Candidate skills & requirements

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, a related field, or a combination of education and experience.

Experience:

• Minimum 3 years' experience as a Human Resources Generalist, or 4 years HR experience demonstrating increasing HR responsibilities.

Skills:

• Prior Payroll Processing experience and/or Recruiting

• Knowledge of HR concepts, best practices, and procedures

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Excellent interpersonal and management skills with the ability to direct, motivate, and give constructive feedback

• Must be highly organized with ability to track multiple projects

• Advanced level skills with Microsoft Office including: Word and Excel

Additional Preferred Skills: (not required)

• HR certification (PHR or SPHR, Certified or Senior Certified Professional)

• 5 years HR experience overall (with 3+ as an HR Generalist)

Description: Experienced-level position within field.

Annual salary

USD 80,170 - 93,220

Job location

Job location

North America, United States, Washington

City (-ies)

12810 State Ave Marysville, WA 98271

Applicant criteria

Minimum education level achieved

Professional Certificate

Minimum experience level required

More than 3 years

Additional Languages preferred

English (Fluent)

ITAR Controlled Position: Select "Yes" if role requires U.S. citizenship/permanent residency

No