Description
Location: Kennewick, WA or Lewiston, ID or Pullman, WA or Kalispell, MT or Bellingham, WA
Compensation: $85,000 to $95,000 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 You’ll 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
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
- 5–7 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 – Generous 401(k) plan with a 4% 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:
Coleman Oil Company is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at hr@colemanoil.com.
