HR GENERALIST

Habitat for Humanity SKKC; Renton (WA); On-site; USD 63,794 - 87,714; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Vacation and sick leave

Disability coverage

401(k) with employer matching

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Habitat for Humanity of Seattle-King & Kittitas Counties is hiring a Human Resources Generalist to partner with Retail and HR teams, overseeing onboarding, inquiries, and employee relations. You’ll guide performance reviews, support training, and help implement development plans to sustain a positive work culture.

Join a nonprofit leader driving affordable housing and community impact in the Puget Sound region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum three years of HR generalist experience.
• Strong knowledge of HR practices, labor laws and employment regulations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills across teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced nonprofit setting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee onboarding for new hires to ensure a smooth transition.
• Respond to internal and external HR inquiries and route communications.
• Serve as a point of contact for store employees on HR questions.
• Support managers with performance reviews and constructive feedback.
• Assist with performance improvement plans and training to prevent disciplinary actions.
• Handle employee relations fairly and in compliance with policies and laws.
• Support HR initiatives and retention efforts in partnership with leadership.
• Oversee offboarding, final pay, benefits, and required documentation.
• Coordinate workers’ comp claims and return-to-work processes with leadership.
• Maintain accurate employee records in HRIS (Paycom).
• Participate in engagement activities like Viva Engage anniversaries and birthdays.
• Visit Retail Stores and site locations as needed.

Skills

HR knowledge

Communication

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in HR or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Details
Job Location: Renton Office - Renton, WA 98057
Position Type: Full Time
Salary Range: $30.67 - $42.17 Hourly
Job Shift: Monday - Friday
Job Category: Human Resources

Are you passionate about fostering a positive workplace culture and making a meaningful impact in your community?

At Habitat for Humanity of Seattle-King & Kittitas Counties, one of the largest Habitat affiliates in the country, we’re looking for dynamic, solutions-oriented professionals who thrive in fast-paced environments, embrace challenges, and are dedicated to generating a lasting impact on affordable homeownership in the Puget Sound. Since 1986, we’ve created 1,000 housing solutions for more than 2,600 people and successfully advocated for fair housing policies at the city, county, and state levels. As we set our sights on doubling our impact and serving an additional 2,000 people by 2030, we need the right team members to help us get there.

Join us as a Human Resources Generalist, where you’ll be a key partner in empowering our team, optimizing processes, and ensuring our workforce is equipped to deliver impactful results in the community. Learn more about our work at www.habitatskc.org.

Your Impact:

• Oversee onboarding for new hires to ensure a positive and thorough transition into the organization.
• Provide prompt support by responding to internal and external HR inquiries, redistributing calls, and directing correspondence to the relevant team members as needed.
• Serve as a point of contact for retail employees regarding HR-related questions and concerns.
• Support managers with performance reviews, providing tools and guidance for constructive feedback.
• Assist with the development and implementation of performance improvement plans as needed, while proactively working to prevent the need for disciplinary actions through training, clear communication of expectations, and fostering a supportive work environment.
• Oversee all Retail employee relations issues in a fair, thorough, and timely manner in accordance with HR best practices, organizational policies, and employment laws and regulations.
• Support strategic initiatives that advance the Retail department’s mission and goals in partnership with the HR Manager and retail leadership.
• Oversee a smooth offboarding process, including final pay, benefits administration, and necessary documentation.
• Coordinate and oversee Retail work-related injury claims, supporting employees through the return-to-work process in collaboration with the HR Manager, Safety Manager, and the employee’s direct supervisor to ensure safe and timely reintegration into the workplace.
• Accurately maintain employee records, process HR-related data in HRIS (Paycom).
• Actively participate in initiatives that support retention, recognition, and workforce development aligned with organizational goals.
• Post employee anniversaries and birthdays on Viva Engage to support engagement and recognition efforts.
• Visit Retail Stores, Construction and Repair sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
• Minimum three (3) years increasingly responsible human resources generalist experience.
• Strong knowledge of HR practices, labor laws, and employment regulations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships across teams.
• Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities efficiently and effectively
• Strong organizational skills and a proven track record of meeting deadlines and maintaining attention to detail.
• Proficient and experienced with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Outlook, Word and PowerPoint
• Experience working in a nonprofit environment is desired.

Our Mission

We build strength, stability, and self-reliance through shelter.

Our Vision

A world where everyone has a decent place to live.

Core Values

• Lead with service.
• Respect all people.
• Build community.
• Deliver results.

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• vacation and sick leave
• short and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) with employer matching
• opportunities for professional development

Join our team and make a difference in our community!