HR Generalist: Compliance, Training & Benefits

Metropolitan Development Council; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Metropolitan Development Council is seeking an HR Generalist to provide administrative and compliance support across MDC programs. You will maintain personnel files, administer benefits and leave processes, and track credentials and deadlines to ensure timely compliance.

You will work with the Director of Human Resources to coordinate staff training, respond to routine HR questions, and help prepare information for internal and external reviews.

Qualifications

• At least two years of progressively responsible HR experience.
• Working knowledge of HR administration, benefits, employee records, training coordination, and leave processes.
• SHRM-CP or PHR certification, or interest in obtaining one.
• Strong communication and organization skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Maintain personnel files and HR system records.
• Administer benefits enrollment and changes; monitor eligibility.
• Track background checks, licenses, certifications, and training.
• Coordinate staff training schedules and attendance records.
• Respond to routine HR questions and escalate complex issues.
• Assist with compliance documentation and audits.
• Collaborate with Payroll and Finance to verify changes.

Skills

HR administration

Benefits administration

Leave management

HR information systems

Training coordination

Compliance tracking

Record keeping

Communication

Discretion/confidentiality

Time management

Education

SHRM-CP or PHR certification

Associate degree in HR or related field

Tools

HRIS

Excel

Document management systems

Email

Job description

The Metropolitan Development Council is seeking an HR Generalist to provide administrative and compliance support across MDC programs. You will maintain personnel files, administer benefits and leave processes, and track credentials and deadlines to ensure timely compliance.

You will work with the Director of Human Resources to coordinate staff training, respond to routine HR questions, and help prepare information for internal and external reviews.