HR Generalist

Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k contribution

Employee Assistance Program

Life insurance

Health, Vision and Dental Insurance

Job summary

Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency seeks an HR Generalist to implement, explain, and enforce policy across HR activities. You will handle recruitment, compensation, benefits, leaves, and confidential records while supporting program and agency goals.

The role involves HR data integrity, onboarding, and compliance tasks to ensure staff and programs run smoothly. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree in HR or related field, with 3+ years of HR Generalist experience; SHRM/HRCI

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, business administration, or related field.
• Three years of experience as an HR Generalist serving staff in personnel programs.
• SHRM or HRCI accreditation may substitute for a degree.
• Valid driver's license and reliable vehicle for occasional travel.

Responsibilities

• Assist with implementing and enforcing policy across HR programs.
• Support recruitment, selection, compensation, benefits, and leaves.
• Maintain confidential records and HR data integrity.
• Conduct HR investigations and coordinate with legal as needed.
• Prepare job descriptions compliant with pay equity and EEO standards.
• Support onboarding, orientation, and monthly benefit enrollment.

Skills

Employment law knowledge

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Oral and written communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in HR or related field

HR accreditation (SHRM/HRCI) may substitute

Tools

HRIS

Payroll system

Job description

Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency

OUR MISSION: MWVCAA invests in people and their futures to reduce the impacts of poverty.

Our Vision: We envision a just future, where our communities are empowered to reach positive outcomes and everyone is respected for their infinite worth.

Working at MWVCAA means becoming part of a mission-driven community dedicated to equity, dignity, and opportunity for all. We offer competitive pay, a rich company culture that values diversity, and an array of benefits - but we consider the best benefit here to be the reward of helping those in our community live better lives. Come find meaningful work and bring your skills as an HR Generalist.Your main responsibilities will beassists with implementing, explaining and enforcing policy; executes on a variety of human resources activities, such as recruitment and selection processes, compensation and pay, benefits, management support, leaves of absences, confidential records and staff medical information, and employment compliance monitoring. This position is key in building morale and retention, and the accomplishment of HR and programmatic goals.Be a part of the team that provides the vital support that allows our programs to run efficiently, directly contributing to our mission of reducing the impacts of poverty in our community.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• Three years of experience as a Human Resources Generalist directly serving staff and employees in the administrative functions of personnel programs. May accept Associates Degree plus 4 years of human resources experience
• HR accreditation with SHRM or HRCI may substitute for a Bachelor's Degree.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Driver qualifications are required for this position. Valid driver license, insured vehicle available for use on the job, and a satisfactory drive record for the previous three years are required.
• Candidate must pass a comprehensive MWVCAA background screening prior to employment.
• Successful registration with the Central Background Registry of the Child Care Division.
• Candidate must pass pre-employment and random drug/alcohol screenings.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of employment laws and regulations.
• Experience and demonstrated proficiencies in computer software such as MS Word, Excel, Outlook and other online business tools are required.
• Excellent oral and written communications; providing information, answering questions and explaining decisions using tact and diplomacy.
• Ability to present information to small and large groups.
• Able to work efficiently to meet deadlines.

WHAT YOU WILL DO TO SUPPORT THE COMMUNITY This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required.

• Assists with updating and maintaining HRIS and/or payroll system with accurate, timely and confidential data.
• Responds to requests via the HR email inbox as needed, and advises other HR team members on more complicated requests.
• Assists with the maintenance and communication of records. Ensures documentation is complete, accurate and secure.
• Conducts HR investigation under the direction and guidance of HR management. Confers with legal counsel as directed.
• Creates, edits and advises on agency job descriptions that are compliant with pay equity, EEO and inclusive language, as well as complete physical/mental and work conditions stipulations for performance of the job.
• Approves interview questions for program management. Distributes incoming requisitions to recruiting staff.
• Assists as needed with pre-employment screening such as reference and background checks, and coordinates health screening when required.
• Oversees successful on-boarding systems and documentation as well as off-boarding of agency staff to authorize IT and payroll system access, and ensure final paychecks are distributed in a timely manner under state regulations.
• Serves as point of contact for recruiters with regard to policy and compliance questions.
• Works with recruiters and HR Assistants to ensure monthly New Staff Orientation is staffed and held monthly with required presentations.
• Supports Benefit Open Enrollment and monthly benefit enrollment of employees, assures monthly billings are reviewed in a timely manner and complete.
• Works with the HR Manager to navigate complex leaves and disability requests.
• Assists with long-term projects, as needed, in support of Program and Agency initiatives.
• Facilitates updates to agency pay scales, performs market pay analysis, and updates pay accordingly.
• Identifies areas of improvement within the HR Team's work and develops training and processes to address them.
• Performs research required to implement new HR processes and collect data that can inform decision-making.
• Complies with MWVCAA safety and personnel policies, including punctuality and attendance.
• Collaborates with the HR Supervisor to direct the HR Assistants or Clerk when needed.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

There are no supervisory duties in this position.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
• Hearing abilities for interactions with staff and applicants.
• Occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.
• Manual dexterity for computer and office equipment.
• Occasional driving to Agency and community sites within Polk and Marion counties.
• Able to navigate multiple priorities and pressures of the role in a healthy manner.
• Requires regular resourcefulness and problem solving while addressing situations that fall outside of standard Agency policies and guidelines.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Indoor, office work environment with frequent interruptions and demands.
• Working with coworkers/clients over the phone and in-person.
• Occasional noise and distractions in work spaces.
• Ability to work outside of normal business hours, including evenings and weekends, to support Program needs.

WHAT WE OFFER

• 401k contribution after 1 year
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life insurance
• Health, Vision and Dental Insurance

MWVCAA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, age, veterans, and people with disabilities or any other protected category. We welcome all people to join us in achieving our Mission. If you require any assistance in the application process, or reasonable accommodations to perform the essential duties of the position, please notify a member of our team at [phone].

**This is a partial list of essential duties and responsibilities. To review the full job description, download below.

Note that compensation for each role at MWVCAA is based off a number of factors such as experience and education.

**If you need ADA accommodations to apply for MWVCAA job openings, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail] or call 503-585-6232 to ask for a HR Team Member.