Human Resources Generalist

Family Tree Relief Nursery; Albany (OR); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Family Tree Relief Nursery is seeking an onsite Human Resources Generalist in Albany, OR to strengthen HR practices and handle sensitive people matters with care and confidentiality.

You will lead recruiting, onboarding, performance processes, employee relations, and ensure HR compliance while advising leaders, coordinating with partners, and supporting projects led by the Executive Director.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, organizational development, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• At least five years of progressively responsible HR experience including employee relations, recruitment, and benefits.
• Experience advising supervisors on HR practices; supervisory background preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication, judgment, organization, problem-solving, and project-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise leaders and staff on HR practices, workplace expectations, performance, and employee-relations matters.
• Develop, maintain, and communicate HR policies, forms, and job descriptions; update as needed.
• Monitor changes in employment requirements and coordinate with legal, payroll, benefits, or advisors.
• Partner with leaders to anticipate staffing needs and support recruitment, selection, and retention.
• Oversee recruitment and hiring to ensure timely, mission-aligned processes.
• Guide onboarding and orientation to ensure understanding of responsibilities and policies.
• Manage employee relations matters and workplace investigations from intake to resolution.
• Administer leave of absence programs and reasonable accommodation processes.
• Support supervisors with performance and conduct concerns, with executive input when needed.
• Administer the performance-management process with supervisor guidance and follow-up.
• Promote learning and development through training and coaching.
• Oversee personnel records and HRIS data security; protect confidential information.
• Coordinate HR administration related to benefits, leave, and payroll; assist with payroll delivery.
• Manage HR vendor relationships, contracts, and projects within budget.
• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes, systems, and technology usage.
• Provide direction and quality control for HR Coordinator work and reporting.
• Prepare HR reports and staffing updates for the Executive Director.
• Escalate significant concerns promptly to leadership and advisors.
• Contribute to organizational planning and participate in meetings and events.
• Perform other duties consistent with the position’s purpose.

Skills

Communication skills

Judgment

Organization

Problem-solving

Project management

HRIS experience

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR

Tools

HRIS software

Payroll systems

Applicant tracking

Job description

Family Tree Relief Nursery is committed to a workplace grounded in respect, inclusion, collaboration, and employee well-being. As an onsite Human Resources Generalist in Albany, OR, you will help strengthen HR practices that support the organization’s mission, while handling sensitive people matters with care and confidentiality.

This role plays a central part in recruiting and retaining great talent, improving onboarding and performance processes, supporting employee relations, and ensuring HR compliance. You will advise leaders and staff, coordinate with specialized partners when needed, and contribute to planning and projects led by the Executive Director.

Responsibilities

• Advise the Executive Director, supervisors, and employees on HR practices, workplace expectations, performance, and employee-relations matters.
• Develop, maintain, and communicate HR policies, procedures, forms, and job descriptions, recommending updates as organizational needs and requirements change.
• Monitor changes in employment requirements and HR practices; coordinate with qualified legal, payroll, benefits, or other advisors for interpretation or specialized guidance.
• Partner with program and department leaders to anticipate staffing needs and support recruitment, selection, and retention.
• Oversee recruitment and hiring to ensure consistent, timely, and mission-aligned processes.
• Guide onboarding and orientation so employees understand responsibilities, organizational policies, and available support.
• Conduct and manage employee relations matters and workplace investigations from intake through resolution, including documentation, fact-finding, recommendations, and follow-up.
• Administer leave of absence programs and reasonable accommodation processes in line with applicable laws and organizational policies.
• Support supervisors with performance and conduct concerns, including coaching, documentation, corrective action, and separation in consultation with the Executive Director when appropriate.
• Administer the performance-management process, including supervisor guidance, review schedules, documentation, and follow-up.
• Promote employee learning and development through training, coaching, and other opportunities aligned with priorities and budget.
• Oversee personnel records and HRIS data security, protecting confidential information and limiting access appropriately.
• Administer HR administration related to benefits, leave, employee changes, and payroll coordination; work with the Finance Director and payroll provider to support accurate and timely payroll.
• Manage HR-related vendor relationships, contracts, and projects within role authority and the approved budget.
• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes, systems, communication, and the use of technology.
• Provide direction and quality control for HR Coordinator work by assigning tasks and reviewing completed work.
• Prepare HR reports, staffing updates, and recommendations for the Executive Director as requested.
• Escalate significant employee-relations, safety, compliance, or legal concerns promptly to the Executive Director and appropriate advisors.
• Contribute to organizational planning and projects led by the Executive Director, and participate in meetings, committees, training, and events as assigned.
• Perform other related duties consistent with the position’s purpose and responsibilities.

Requirements

• Attend required supervision, team meetings, All Staff meetings, and training as required.
• Attend community, work, and family events assigned.
• Complete data and reports within required timeframes.
• Comply with health and safety standards per state regulations.
• Comply with state guidelines for mandated reporting of suspected abuse and/or neglect.
• Document hours and mileage in accordance with Relief Nursery policy.
• Maintain a neat, clean, professional appearance.
• Maintain an acceptable driving record, driver’s license, reliable vehicle, and auto insurance while employed.
• Maintain strict confidentiality in accordance with Relief Nursery policies.
• Demonstrate high levels of employee engagement, accountability, coachability, and responsibility for personal performance and results.
• Serve on one FTRN committee: Safety, Social Engagement, or Self-Care, carrying out duties as agreed during regular meetings.
• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, organizational development, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Have at least five years of progressively responsible HR experience, including employee relations, recruitment, performance management, benefits, policy administration, or HR operations.
• Experience advising supervisors or managers on HR practices (supervisory experience preferred).
• Working knowledge of HR administration, employment practices, confidentiality, and personnel-record management.
• Experience using HRIS, payroll, applicant-tracking, or other workplace software, with the ability to learn new systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication, judgment, organization, problem-solving, and project-management skills.
• Ability to communicate respectfully and effectively with people from varied cultural, linguistic, educational, and professional backgrounds.
• Ability to handle sensitive information discreetly and maintain professional boundaries.
• Commitment to Family Tree Relief Nursery’s mission, philosophy, and values.
• Ability to meet any background-check, training, driving, or other organizational requirements applicable to the position.

Salary: USD $28 - $30 per hour. Location: Albany, OR (onsite). Technologies: HRIS, payroll, applicant-tracking, workplace software.

Physical and Mental Demands

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, lift up to 25 lbs., push, pull, reach, manipulate, carry, and key/type.
• Requires intense mental and visual attention for complex tasks involving planning and execution.

Working Conditions and Attendance

• Typically performed in comfortable conditions with minimal disagreeable elements.
• Adherence to FTRN attendance and call-in policies is essential, along with understanding and following all safety rules and standards in compliance with company policy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a nonprofit, early childhood, family-services, or community-based organization.
• Experience supporting a diverse workforce and strengthening inclusive workplace practices.
• Familiarity with HRIS implementation, process improvement, employee engagement, and workforce planning.

EEO classification: (3) Professionals.