HR Generalist

LHH Recruitment Solutions; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer-m

Paid time off

Free onsite parking

Professional development

Collaborative HR leadership team

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking an experienced Human Resources Generalist for a Portland, OR nonprofit client. The role emphasizes employee relations, workplace investigations, performance management, and leadership coaching within a collaborative HR team.

You will support benefits, leaves, and HR programs while ensuring compliant handling of employee concerns and confidential documentation. This is an on-site, full-time position with strong work-life balance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive Human Resources experience with emphasis on employee relations.
• Direct experience independently conducting workplace investigations and resolving employee concerns.
• Strong knowledge of performance management, corrective action, employee coaching, and conflict resolution.
• Understanding of federal and Oregon employment laws and HR compliance requirements.
• Broad HR Generalist experience across employee lifecycle, policies, benefits, leaves, and operations.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted HR partner to managers and employees on workplace concerns, performance, and policies.
• Lead employee relations matters, evaluating concerns, gathering information, interviewing, and recommending resolutions.
• Conduct workplace investigations ensuring thorough, objective handling in line with employment laws.
• Advise managers on performance, documentation, corrective action, and challenging situations.
• Assist leadership with conflict resolution and sensitive personnel decisions.
• Collaborate with internal HR teams on benefits, leave administration, accommodations, and HR programs.
• Support consistent interpretation and application of company policies and practices.
• Maintain organized, confidential documentation of employee relations and HR activities.
• Identify patterns and recommend improvements to workplace practices and management effectiveness.

Skills

Employee relations

Workplace investigations

Performance management

Compliance knowledge (federal & Oregon

HR policies & coaching

HRIS

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business or related field

PHR/SPHR/SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP certification

Tools

HRIS platforms

Microsoft Office applications

Job description

Human Resources Generalist

Location: Portland, OR (On-Site)

Compensation: $70,000–$80,000 annually

LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking an experienced Human Resources Generalist for an established Non-Profit client in the Portland, OR area. This opportunity is ideal for an HR professional who enjoys working closely with leadership, navigating complex employee situations, and providing practical guidance on workplace matters. Our client is known for its collaborative and supportive HR team, strong employee tenure, and exceptional work-life balance. The organization fosters a positive, team-oriented environment where employees feel valued, supported, and encouraged to grow professionally.

The position will focus heavily on employee relations, workplace investigations, performance management, and leadership coaching, while also supporting broader HR initiatives and day-to-day operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted HR partner to managers and employees, providing guidance on workplace concerns, employee performance, and organizational policies.

• Lead employee relations matters, including evaluating concerns, gathering information, conducting interviews, and recommending appropriate resolutions.

• Conduct workplace investigations and ensure concerns are addressed thoroughly, objectively, and in accordance with applicable employment laws.

• Advise managers on employee performance, documentation, corrective action, and effective approaches to challenging workplace situations.

• Assist leadership with conflict resolution, disciplinary matters, and other sensitive personnel decisions.

• Partner with internal HR teams to address employee questions related to benefits, leave administration, accommodations, and other HR programs.

• Support consistent interpretation and application of company policies and employment practices.

• Maintain organized, accurate, and confidential documentation related to employee relations matters and HR activities.

• Recognize patterns in employee concerns and recommend opportunities to strengthen workplace practices and management effectiveness.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive Human Resources experience, with a strong emphasis on employee relations.

• Direct experience independently conducting workplace investigations and resolving employee concerns.

• Strong knowledge of performance management, corrective action, employee coaching, and conflict resolution.

• Solid understanding of federal and Oregon employment laws and HR compliance requirements.

• Broad HR Generalist experience encompassing employee lifecycle processes, HR policies, benefits, leaves, and HR operations.

• Demonstrated ability to navigate difficult employee situations with professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment.

• Experience using HRIS platforms and Microsoft Office applications.

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.

• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification preferred.

• Experience supporting a multi-location organization or a complex employee population is a plus.

Benefits

The organization offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Medical insurance coverage

• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching contributions

• Paid time off and applicable paid sick leave

• Free onsite parking

• Professional development and growth opportunities

• Collaborative and supportive HR leadership team

Pay Details: $70,000.00 to $80,000.00 per year

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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