HR GENERALIST

Habitat SKC; Renton, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 64,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellness benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Habitat for Humanity of Seattle-King & Kittitas Counties is seeking a Human Resources Generalist to partner with retail teams, optimize HR processes, and support workforce initiatives in the Renton area.

You will oversee onboarding, respond to HR inquiries, support performance reviews, and help with employee relations and benefits administration to ensure a productive, compliant workplace.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, business admin or related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum three years' progressive HR generalist experience.
• Strong knowledge of HR practices, labor laws, and employment regulations.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building across teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee onboarding for new hires to ensure a positive transition.
• Respond promptly to internal and external HR inquiries and route messages accordingly.
• Serve as HR point of contact for retail employees with questions and concerns.
• Support managers with performance reviews and provide guidance for feedback.
• Assist with performance improvement plans and training to avoid discipline.
• Handle employee relations in retail fairly and timely per policies and laws.
• Support strategic HR initiatives with HR Manager and leadership.
• Oversee offboarding, benefits, and final pay administration.
• Coordinate and oversee retail injury claims and return-to-work processes.
• Maintain employee records in Paycom and HRIS data accuracy.
• Participate in retention and recognition initiatives and engagement activities.
• Post anniversaries and birthdays on Viva Engage for engagement.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Excel proficiency

HR practices

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

Paycom

Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint)

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Renton Office - Renton, WA 98057Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $30.67 - $42.17 HourlyJob Shift: Monday - FridayJob Category: Human ResourcesAre you passionateabout fostering a positive workplace cultureand making a meaningful impact in your community?

AtHabitat 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 alasting 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 atwww.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.

Our people are our greatest asset and a vital part of achieving our mission. We offer generous benefits, including:

• Health & Wellness: Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage; Health Savings Account (HSA); Life and AD&D Insurance; Disability Insurance; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); $75 per month Wellness Reimbursement
• Financial & Retirement: 401(k) Retirement Plan with dollar-for-dollar match on employee contributions up to 6% of annual salary with 100% vesting after six months; Cell Phone Reimbursement; Verizon Wireless discount; 25% Habitat Store discount
• Paid Time Off: 15 vacation days per year; 11 paid holidays; 7 sick days per year; up to 3 days for bereavement (or 5 days if out-of-state travel is required); Jury Duty Leave
• Professional Growth: Professional Reimbursement: $1,500–$3,000 annually depending on length of service; 30 dedicated training hours for skill-building and career advancement

Join our team and make a difference in our community!