HR Generalist I: Talent Acquisition & Records

Oregon Cascades West Council of Governments; Albany (OR); On-site; USD 58,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Oregon Cascades West Council of Governments in Albany, Oregon is seeking a Human Resources professional to support recruitment, benefits, and records administration. This exempt, full-time role emphasizes confidential handling of HR information and service-minded collaboration across teams.

You will coordinate interviews, orientation, background checks, and updates to HR systems, while ensuring policy compliance and effective staff development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management, Organizational Behavior, Public Administration or related field, or equivalent certifications/experience.
• One year HR experience or SCHRP/SHRM certification substituting for part of experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate recruitment and selection processes.
• Develop announcements and attend local job fairs.
• Oversee interviews and new employee orientation.
• Manage background checks and benefits enrollment.
• Maintain employee records and produce reports.

Skills

HR knowledge

Communication

Teamwork

Customer service

Confidentiality

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business administration

Professional HR certification (PHR/SCHRP)

Tools

Spreadsheets

Word processing

Tracking databases

Job description

Oregon Cascades West Council of Governments in Albany, Oregon is seeking a Human Resources professional to support recruitment, benefits, and records administration. This exempt, full-time role emphasizes confidential handling of HR information and service-minded collaboration across teams.

You will coordinate interviews, orientation, background checks, and updates to HR systems, while ensuring policy compliance and effective staff development.