HR Generalist

Lee Hecht Harrison Nederland B.V.; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Basic life insurance

Long-term disability

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid time off

Paid company holidays

Additional voluntary benefits

401(k) with 3% employer match

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions in Portland, OR is partnering with a growing, employee-owned organization to hire an HR Generalist who will be a hands-on resource for employees and leaders across locations.

You will support a broad range of HR functions, including benefits, onboarding, recruiting, leave administration, and HRIS records, working closely with HR leadership and payroll.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of HR experience across multiple HR functions
• Experience with benefits, recruiting, onboarding, leave administration, compliance and employee relations
• Experience with HRIS and applicant tracking systems is required
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to communicate HR policies and processes to employees and managers
• Experience in a multi-location or multi-state environment is preferred

Responsibilities

• Serve as first point of contact for employee and manager HR questions
• Support recruiting activities including job postings, interview coordination, candidate communication, offers, and background checks
• Coordinate onboarding, benefits enrollment, and first-day activities
• Administer benefits and respond to benefits-related questions
• Support leave of absence administration and communications
• Maintain accurate employee information and HRIS records
• Partner with Payroll and Finance on changes such as promotions and terminations
• Maintain HR files and compliance documents
• Support employee relations, training, and HR projects
• Maintain HR forms and records across digital and physical systems

Skills

Organizational skills

HR policy communication

Multi-location experience

Attention to detail

People relations

Education

Bachelor's or Associate's degree in HR/Business

SHRM-CP or PHR certification

Tools

HRIS

Applicant Tracking System

Job description

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a growing, employee-owned organization in Portland, OR to identify an HR Generalist to join their Human Resources team.

This is a direct-hire opportunity for an HR professional who enjoys being a hands-on resource for employees and leaders while supporting a broad range of HR functions. The HR Generalist will support employees across multiple locations and partner closely with HR leadership and the broader business support team.

This position is 100% onsite in Portland, OR.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a first point of contact for employee and manager HR questions.

• Support recruiting activities including job postings, interview coordination, candidate communication, offer preparation, and background checks.

• Coordinate new hire onboarding, documentation, benefits enrollment, and first-day activities.

• Administer employee benefits and respond to benefits-related questions.

• Support leave of absence administration, including tracking eligibility, documentation, and required communications.

• Maintain accurate employee information and HRIS records.

• Partner with Payroll and Finance on employee changes including promotions, transfers, and terminations.

• Maintain employee files, I-9 documentation, required training records, and other compliance documentation.

• Support employee relations, training activities, and HR projects.

• Maintain HR forms, records, and documentation across digital and physical systems.

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of Human Resources experience with exposure to multiple HR functions.

• Experience supporting areas such as benefits, recruiting, onboarding, leave administration, compliance, and employee relations.

• Previous HRIS and applicant tracking system experience required.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to effectively communicate HR policies and processes to employees and managers.

• Comfortable working with a highly professional and technical employee population.

• Experience supporting a multi-location or multi-state organization is preferred.

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience will also be considered.

• SHRM-CP or PHR certification is a plus.

The anticipated salary range for this position is $70,000–$90,000 annually, depending on experience, qualifications, internal equity, and other relevant considerations.

Benefits:

The employer offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Basic life insurance

• Long-term disability

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Paid time off

• Paid company holidays

• Additional voluntary benefits

• 401(k) with a 3% employer match and full vesting after one year

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Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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