HR Generalist — Meaningful Community Health, Full-Time

Cascade Community Healthcare; Centralia (WA); On-site; USD 89,562,000 - 114,674,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Paid time off & holidays

401(k) retirement plan

Wellness programs

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Cascade Community Healthcare in Centralia, WA seeks an organized HR Generalist to support employees and leadership across recruitment, onboarding, payroll, benefits, and leave administration.

The role emphasizes sound judgment, confidentiality, and the ability to manage multiple priorities, while delivering timely HR guidance and coverage during staff changes within a nonprofit community health setting.

Qualifications

• Three years of HR experience required; experience across multiple HR functions preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Management, or related field preferred.
• Payroll processing experience preferred, with ability to perform full-cycle payroll following training.
• Must pass WA State Patrol background check; national check may be required if not lived in WA recently.
• Represent Cascade in a positive and professional manner.

Responsibilities

• Provides HR guidance to applicants, employees, and leadership; refer complex matters to Chief People Officer.
• Manages assigned HR functions and provides coverage during staff absences.
• Coordinates recruiting activities: job postings, communications, interview scheduling, hiring support.
• Coordinates background checks and employment eligibility verification; conducts onboarding and separations.
• Participates in full-cycle payroll processing and processes payroll on rotation with HR staff.
• Administers employee benefits including health, dental, vision, FSA, life and disability insurance, COBRA, 401(k).
• Administers leave processes, tracking, documentation and communication.
• Maintains confidential HR records and HRIS data; processes changes and reports.
• Supports unemployment claims and hearings as assigned.
• Tracks training, licensure, and certification needs.
• Supports employee relations, performance management, and investigations as directed.
• Ensures compliance with federal and WA employment laws; updates policies as needed.
• Participates in recognition programs and safety training; seeks process improvements.

Skills

HR experience

Multi HR functions

Payroll processing

Background checks

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR

Tools

HRIS

Payroll systems

Applicant tracking

Job description

Cascade Community Healthcare in Centralia, WA seeks an organized HR Generalist to support employees and leadership across recruitment, onboarding, payroll, benefits, and leave administration.

The role emphasizes sound judgment, confidentiality, and the ability to manage multiple priorities, while delivering timely HR guidance and coverage during staff changes within a nonprofit community health setting.