Human Resources Generalist

CIEE Council on International Educational Exchange; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Parental leave

Gym Reimbursement Program

Employee Assistance Program

Short-term & Long-term Disability

6 floating Fridays

401(k) Plan with employer contribution

Insurance Coverage

Flexible Spending Accounts/Health

Voluntary Benefits

Job summary

CIEE is seeking an experienced HR Generalist focused on HRIS and compensation to join our remote US/Canada team. You will manage HRIS data, analyze compensation data, run payroll support, and partner with benefits to ensure accurate, confidential processing.

You will collaborate with a global, diverse workforce and contribute to scalable HR processes in a fast-paced nonprofit setting. A 4+ year track record in HR and strong Excel skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field; 4+ years HR experience.
• Experience in multinational or globally focused org preferred.
• Strong HRIS, payroll, compensation knowledge and confidentiality.
• Advanced Excel skills including formulas, PivotTables, XLOOKUP.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage HRIS data audits and maintain data integrity.
• Produce HR reports and analytics, recurring and ad hoc.
• Support compensation programs, salary changes, annual processes.
• Assist payroll and benefits teams during peak periods.
• Serve as a resource for employees and managers on HR systems and payroll.

Skills

HRIS administration

Advanced Excel

Payroll processing

ADP Workforce Now

Data analysis

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

Job description

Position

HR Generalist, HRIS & Compensation

Reports to

Director of HRIS and Strategic Projects Department

Location

Remote (USA or Canada)

Who we Are

CIEE is a non-profit study abroad and intercultural exchange organization that transforms lives and builds bridges between individuals and nations through study abroad and international exchange experiences that help people develop skills for living in a globally interdependent and culturally diverse world.

Why work with us

You will change the world. CIEE builds bridges between people, countries, and cultures. We help young people participate in high-quality international exchange and study abroad programs that bring the world together. We change lives; our alumni change the world. Be part of the change! You will receive a competitive total rewards package. CIEE provides all employees with exceptional benefits offerings that increase total compensation by up to 25%.

• Paid time off and Parental leave
• Gym Reimbursement Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Short-term & Long-term Disability
• 6 floating Fridays (based on our eligibility rules)
• CIEE Program discounts
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer contribution
• Insurance Coverage (life, travel, medical, dental, and vision)
• Flexible Spending Accounts/Health Savings Account (medical and dependent)
• Voluntary Benefits (identity theft protection, pet insurance, accident, and critical illness)

You will join a fast-paced, international, collaborative team of professionals. CIEE operates the largest nonprofit network of study abroad locations, with facilities and staff in 45+ countries. Additionally, we help international participants from over 140 countries come to the USA each year. Committed to excellence and solving whatever problem the world throws at them, CIEE professionals work on international teams and are dedicated to advancing our 80-year-old mission to make the world a more peaceful place.

Who You Are

You are an experienced, well-rounded HR professional who is comfortable supporting a broad range of HR programs and day-to-day needs. You are approachable, responsive, organized, and able to build strong relationships with employees, managers, and partners across the organization. You bring sound judgment, discretion, and a strong service mindset. You also have strong systems and analytical skills and are comfortable working with HR technology, payroll, compensation, reporting, and employee data. You are highly proficient in Excel, have hands-on experience with running payroll and ADP Workforce Now, and can independently manage detailed, deadline-driven HR processes while balancing multiple priorities.

What You’ll Do

• Manage ongoing HRIS data audits, identify and resolve discrepancies, and maintain accurate employee, compensation, payroll, and organizational data.
• Produce recurring and ad hoc HR reporting and analysis.
• Support compensation programs, including salary administration, compensation changes, annual compensation processes, analysis, and reporting.
• Support the administration of sales incentive programs, including employee assignments, plan documentation, letters, reporting, payout files, and ongoing plan maintenance.
• Serve as an approachable resource for employees and managers on HR systems, payroll, compensation, and general HR questions.
• Handle employee, payroll, and compensation information with a high level of accuracy, discretion, and confidentiality.
• Document and maintain standard operating procedures, recurring-process calendars, controls, and backup plans.
• Ensure data accuracy and integrity of employee records and organizational management changes.
• Support the payroll and benefits team, especially during high-volume periods (Open Enrollment, fiscal year-end assessments, annual merit increases, etc., seasonal employee onboarding/offboarding).

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) and a minimum of 4 years of progressive HR experience; experience in a multinational or globally focused organization is preferred
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong HRIS administration and employee data management skills
• Advanced Excel skills required, including complex formulas, XLOOKUP or similar lookup functions, PivotTables, data validation, reconciliation, and analysis of large datasets.
• Ability to manage recurring processes, competing priorities, and deadlines independently.
• Effective communicator with excellent written and verbal skills.
• Solid understanding of core HR functions, compensation, benefits, and ability to manage confidential matters with professionalism.
• Results-driven, people-oriented, and adaptable in fast-paced environments.
• ADP Workforce Now payroll experience is a plus.

CIEE believes that professionals with varied backgrounds bring unique approaches and ideas to solving problems and advancing our mission to bring the world together. Qualified candidates from underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. Due to federal regulations, a background, education, employment, and reference check will be conducted as a condition of employment.