HR Generalist/Manager

Lee Hecht Harrison Nederland B.V.; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Short-term Disability

401K

Commuter Benefits

Paid Leave

Job summary

Lee Hecht Harrison Nederland B.V. in Portland, OR is seeking an experienced HR Generalist to support a standalone HR function for about 45 employees across multiple business functions.

This is an onsite, contract-to-hire role that partners with leadership to manage a broad range of HR responsibilities and build a positive employee experience. The ideal candidate will own recruiting, employee relations, onboarding, benefits, HRIS (e.g., BambooHR), and compliance, while contributing to HR programs

Qualifications

• 3+ years of HR Generalist experience
• Employee relations experience
• Recruiting and talent acquisition experience
• Ability to work independently in a standalone HR role
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Self‑starter who can manage multiple priorities
• Process improvement mindset

Responsibilities

• Talent Acquisition: Manage full-cycle recruiting for a variety of professional positions
• Talent Acquisition: Coordinate interviews and candidate communications
• Talent Acquisition: Extend offers and support hiring managers throughout the recruitment process
• Talent Acquisition: Partner with external recruiting vendors and staffing agencies
• Employee Relations: Serve as a trusted HR resource for employees and managers
• Employee Relations: Address employee concerns and workplace issues
• Employee Relations: Support performance management initiatives
• Employee Relations: Provide coaching and guidance to leaders
• HR Operations: Lead onboarding and new hire orientation
• HR Operations: Administer employee benefits and annual open enrollment
• HR Operations: Maintain HRIS records and employee data
• HR Operations: Support compensation, promotions, and policy administration
• HR Operations: Identify and implement process improvements
• Compliance & HR Programs: Coordinate employee offboarding activities
• Compliance & HR Programs: Support immigration and visa-related processes
• Compliance & HR Programs: Assist with relocation and employee support initiatives
• Compliance & HR Programs: Drive employee engagement programs and events
• Compliance & HR Programs: Maintain HR documentation and compliance records

Skills

HR Generalist

Employee relations

Recruiting

Independent work

Organizational skills

Process improvement

Tools

BambooHR

Job description

HR Generalist

Portland, OR (Onsite)

$65,000 - $85,000 annually

Contract-to-Hire Opportunity

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a growing Portland-area organization to identify an experienced HR Generalist. This is a highly visible, standalone HR position supporting approximately 45 employees across multiple business functions. The ideal candidate is a hands‑on HR professional who enjoys partnering directly with leadership, managing a broad range of HR responsibilities, and helping build a positive employee experience.

This role offers the opportunity to own the full employee lifecycle while making a meaningful impact on employees, managers, and company culture.

Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition

• Manage full-cycle recruiting for a variety of professional positions
• Coordinate interviews and candidate communications
• Extend offers and support hiring managers throughout the recruitment process
• Partner with external recruiting vendors and staffing agencies

Employee Relations

• Serve as a trusted HR resource for employees and managers
• Address employee concerns and workplace issues
• Support performance management initiatives
• Provide coaching and guidance to leaders

HR Operations

• Lead onboarding and new hire orientation
• Administer employee benefits and annual open enrollment
• Maintain HRIS records and employee data
• Support compensation, promotions, and policy administration
• Identify and implement process improvements

Compliance & HR Programs

• Coordinate employee offboarding activities
• Support immigration and visa-related processes
• Assist with relocation and employee support initiatives
• Drive employee engagement programs and events
• Maintain HR documentation and compliance records

Qualifications

Required

• 3+ years of HR Generalist experience
• Employee relations experience
• Recruiting and talent acquisition experience
• Ability to work independently in a standalone HR role
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Self‑starter who can manage multiple priorities
• Process improvement mindset

Preferred

• Experience supporting small or mid‑sized organizations
• BambooHR or similar HRIS experience
• Immigration or visa administration experience
• Experience building or improving HR programs and processes
• Experience in creative, entrepreneurial, or rapidly growing environments

What We’re Looking For

• Approachable and relationship-focused
• Solutions‑oriented and adaptable
• Comfortable wearing multiple hats
• Collaborative and team‑oriented
• Able to thrive in a fast‑paced environment
• Comfortable working with a high degree of autonomy

Why Join?

• High‑impact HR role with broad responsibility
• Direct partnership with senior leadership
• Opportunity to shape HR programs and processes
• Collaborative, people‑focused culture
• Opportunity for long‑term growth and conversion to permanent employment
• Make a visible impact on employees and the organization

Pay Details: $65,000 - $85,000 annually, depending on experience

Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire

Work Location: Portland, OR (100% Onsite)

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: The California Fair Chance Act Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled