HR Generalist

Cascade Community Healthcare; Centralia (WA); On-site; USD 89,562,000 - 114,674,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Paid time off & holidays

401(k) retirement plan

Wellness programs

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Cascade Community Healthcare in Centralia, WA seeks an organized HR Generalist to support employees and leadership across recruitment, onboarding, payroll, benefits, and leave administration.

The role emphasizes sound judgment, confidentiality, and the ability to manage multiple priorities, while delivering timely HR guidance and coverage during staff changes within a nonprofit community health setting.

Qualifications

• Three years of HR experience required; experience across multiple HR functions preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Management, or related field preferred.
• Payroll processing experience preferred, with ability to perform full-cycle payroll following training.
• Must pass WA State Patrol background check; national check may be required if not lived in WA recently.
• Represent Cascade in a positive and professional manner.

Responsibilities

• Provides HR guidance to applicants, employees, and leadership; refer complex matters to Chief People Officer.
• Manages assigned HR functions and provides coverage during staff absences.
• Coordinates recruiting activities: job postings, communications, interview scheduling, hiring support.
• Coordinates background checks and employment eligibility verification; conducts onboarding and separations.
• Participates in full-cycle payroll processing and processes payroll on rotation with HR staff.
• Administers employee benefits including health, dental, vision, FSA, life and disability insurance, COBRA, 401(k).
• Administers leave processes, tracking, documentation and communication.
• Maintains confidential HR records and HRIS data; processes changes and reports.
• Supports unemployment claims and hearings as assigned.
• Tracks training, licensure, and certification needs.
• Supports employee relations, performance management, and investigations as directed.
• Ensures compliance with federal and WA employment laws; updates policies as needed.
• Participates in recognition programs and safety training; seeks process improvements.

Skills

HR experience

Multi HR functions

Payroll processing

Background checks

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR

Tools

HRIS

Payroll systems

Applicant tracking

Job description

About Cascade

Cascade is a nonprofit community health center that has served Lewis County and the surrounding communities for 60 years. With five locations throughout Lewis County, Washington, we provide a wide range of services designed to meet the needs of our clients and community.

Position Summary

Our HR team is seeking an organized, collaborative HR Generalist to support employees and leadership through recruitment, onboarding, payroll, benefits, leave administration, and employee relations. Each generalist manages assigned responsibilities while maintaining broad HR knowledge to provide coverage and support the department. The ideal candidate demonstrates sound judgment, confidentiality, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities with dependable follow-through.

Location and Schedule

• Location: 2428 W Reynolds Avenue Centralia, WA 98531
• FTE/Hours: 1.0FTE (40-hours)
• Schedule: Monday - Friday; start and end times may be flexible based on department needs and supervisor approval. HR office hours are currently Monday - Thursday 7am-4pm & Friday 8am-12:00pm.

Pay Range

$31.26 - $40.02; starting rate depends on experience and education.

Qualifications

• At least three years of human resources experience required; experience across multiple HR functions preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Management, or related field preferred.
• Payroll processing experience preferred, with the ability to learn and independently perform full-cycle payroll following training.
• Must be able to pass WA State Patrol background check. A national background check may be required if haven’t lived in WA State for the last 3 consecutive years.
• Ability to represent Cascade in a positive and professional manner and demonstrate the competencies listed above.

Competencies

• Clear verbal and written communication; ability to explain HR policies and processes respectfully to employees and leadership.
• Strong interpersonal skills, sound judgment, and a professional approach to conflict resolution.
• Ability to work independently, take ownership of assigned work, and collaborate closely with the HR team.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and communicate promptly when additional support or direction is needed.
• Accuracy, attention to detail, and dependable follow-through on time-sensitive tasks.
• Ability to recognize complex or sensitive issues and seek appropriate guidance.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to interpret information and review numerical data.
• Working knowledge of federal and Washington employment laws, with the ability to research requirements and seek guidance.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality and respond constructively to feedback.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to learn HRIS; includes payroll and applicant tracking systems.

What You'll Do

• Provides timely, respectful service and HR guidance to applicants, employees, and leadership; refers complex or sensitive matters to the Chief People Officer.
• Manages assigned HR functions, participates in cross-training, and provides coverage during staff absences and changes in department workload.
• Coordinates recruiting activities, including job postings, applicant communication, interview scheduling, and hiring support.
• Coordinates background checks and employment eligibility verification; conducts new hire orientation and supports onboarding and employee separations.
• Participates in full-cycle payroll and independently processes payroll on rotation with HR staff, following established procedures and review requirements.
• Administers employee benefits, including health, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, life and disability insurance, COBRA, 401(k), and wellness programs.
• Administers assigned employee leave processes, including tracking, documentation, employee communication, and coordination of benefits during leave.
• Maintains accurate, confidential personnel records and HRIS data; processes personnel changes and prepares HR reports.
• Reviews and responds to unemployment claims with supporting documentation. Participate in unemployment hearings as assigned.
• Tracks and documents employee training, continuing education, professional licensure, and certification requirements.
• Supports employee relations, performance management, disciplinary meetings, investigations, and terminations under the direction of the Chief People Officer.
• Supports compliance with federal, Washington State, and local employment requirements; identifies concerns and assists with policy and procedure updates.
• Plans and participates in employee recognition programs, HR activities, and events; supports assigned safety and training programs.
• Maintains current HR knowledge and identifies opportunities to improve department processes and service.
• Performs other duties related to supporting the Human Resources Department as assigned.

What You’ll Love About Cascade

• Meaningful work: The services we provide make a meaningful difference in the lives of our clients and throughout our community.
• Time away from work: Employees earn up to 13 hours of paid time off each month and receive 11 paid holidays plus 16 hours of personal holiday time. Benefits are prorated based on FTE. PTO and personal holiday hours are available after 90 days of employment.
• Company-paid employee benefits (2026): Medical, dental, vision, AllyHealth, employee assistance program, life and AD&D insurance, long-term disability, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance, subject to applicable plan terms. Medical coverage is available to employees working at least 0.75 FTE (30 hours per week) and is effective the first of the month following the date of hire. Employees working at least 0.5 FTE (20 hours per week) are eligible for all other applicable benefits.
• Voluntary benefits: Supplemental term life insurance, legal services, fraud and identity protection, HSA, FSA, dependent care FSA, and pet insurance, subject to applicable plan terms.
• Retirement benefits: After six months of employment, Cascade contributes 5% of your gross earnings to a 401(k) each month—no employee contribution or match is required.