HR Generalist – People & Culture for Community Impact

Habitat SKC; Renton (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Vacation and sick leave

Disability coverage

401(k) with employer matching

Professional development

Job summary

Habitat for Humanity of Seattle-King & Kittitas Counties is seeking a Human Resources Generalist to partner with Retail leadership and manage onboarding, employee relations, performance management, and HR processes to support our mission in Puget Sound.

The role focuses on supporting retail employees, ensuring compliance with labor laws, and maintaining accurate HR records while collaborating with the HR Manager and cross-functional teams. This is a full-time, in-office position in Renton, WA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
• Minimum three (3) years increasingly responsible human resources generalist experience.
• Strong knowledge of HR practices, labor laws, and employment regulations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships across teams.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Outlook, Word and PowerPoint.
• Experience working in nonprofit environment is desired.

Responsibilities

• Oversee onboarding for new hires to ensure a positive and thorough transition into the organization.
• Provide prompt support by responding to internal and external HR inquiries, redistributing calls, and directing correspondence to the relevant team members as needed.
• Serve as a point of contact for retail employees regarding HR-related questions and concerns.
• Support managers with performance reviews, providing tools and guidance for constructive feedback.
• Assist with the development and implementation of performance improvement plans as needed, while proactively working to prevent the need for disciplinary actions.
• Oversee all Retail employee relations issues in a fair, thorough, and timely manner in accordance with HR best practices, organizational policies, and employment laws and regulations.
• Support strategic initiatives that advance the Retail department’s mission and goals in partnership with the HR Manager and retail leadership.
• Oversee a smooth offboarding process, including final pay, benefits administration, and necessary documentation.
• Coordinate and oversee Retail work-related injury claims, supporting employees through the return-to-work process in collaboration with the HR Manager, Safety Manager, and the employee’s direct supervisor to ensure safe and timely reintegration into the workplace.
• Accurately maintain employee records, process HR-related data in HRIS (Paycom).
• Actively participate in initiatives that support retention, recognition, and workforce development aligned with organizational goals.
• Post employee anniversaries and birthdays on Viva Engage to support engagement and recognition efforts.
• Visit Retail Stores, Construction and Repair sites as needed.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

HR knowledge

Education

Bachelors in HR

HR Generalist experience

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Paycom

Job description

Habitat for Humanity of Seattle-King & Kittitas Counties is seeking a Human Resources Generalist to partner with Retail leadership and manage onboarding, employee relations, performance management, and HR processes to support our mission in Puget Sound.

The role focuses on supporting retail employees, ensuring compliance with labor laws, and maintaining accurate HR records while collaborating with the HR Manager and cross-functional teams. This is a full-time, in-office position in Renton, WA.