Human Resources Generalist

Fishsciences; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with match

ESOP

Paid time off & holidays

Annual bonus target

Job summary

Cramer Fish Sciences in Portland, Oregon is seeking a full-time Human Resources Generalist to support employees and leaders across all locations. You will help deliver accessible, compliant, and people-centered HR services, including recruitment coordination, onboarding, benefits administration, and employee communications.

In partnership with the HR Manager, you will maintain consistent employee experience, manage HRIS/records, and assist with leave, compliance, and employee relations to

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of HR experience with exposure to recruitment, LOA, benefits, compliance and employee relations.
• Experience with HRIS and applicant tracking systems.
• Experience in a multi-location environment preferred.
• HR certification (SHRM-CP/PHR) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a first point of contact for HR inquiries and escalate complex issues as needed.
• Support recruitment by posting positions, coordinating interviews, and preparing offers.
• Coordinate onboarding and benefits enrollment, ensure documentation, and assist first-day logistics.
• Administer benefits enrollments, changes, and maintain records per regulations.
• Administer LOA programs, track timelines and documentation.
• Partner with Payroll/Finance to maintain HRIS and employee records.
• Maintain compliant employee files and training records.
• Support employee relations and training activities.

Skills

HR operations

Recruitment coordination

Benefits administration

HRIS

Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

Employee relations

Policy guidance

Leave of absence management

Compliance

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in HR / related field

SHRM-CP/PHR certification (preferred)

Tools

HRIS

Applicant Tracking Systems

Job description

Cramer Fish Sciences is seeking a full-time Human Resources Generalist in our Portland, OR office. This position supports employees and leaders across all CFS locations by helping deliver accessible, compliant, and people-centered HR services. This role contributes to daily HR operations including recruitment coordination, onboarding, benefits administration, compliance recordkeeping and employee communications. In partnership with the HR Manager and Business Support Team, the HR Generalist helps maintain consistent and supportive employee experience across our organization.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as a first point of contact for employee and manager HR inquiries, resolving routine matters, providing guidance on standard policies and procedures, and escalating complex or sensitive issues as needed
• Support recruitment by posting positions, coordinating interviews, communicating with candidates, preparing offer materials, and initiating background checks
• Coordinate onboarding, including preparing new hire materials, facilitating benefits enrollment, ensuring required documentation is completed, and supporting first-day logistics
• Administer employee benefits by processing enrollments and changes, responding to benefits-related questions, and maintaining benefit records in compliance with applicable regulations
• Administer leave of absence (LOA) programs including coordinating medical, family, and personal leaves, tracking eligibility and documentation, communicating timelines and requirements to employees and managers
• Partner with Payroll and Finance to maintain accurate HRIS and employee records, including providing updates on promotions, transfers, and terminations for system changes
• Maintain compliance by keeping employee files audit-ready, tracking required training completion, maintaining I-9 records, and supporting required employment postings and notices
• Support employee relations and training activities by coordinating meetings and preparing documentation
• Maintain and manage HR documentation, forms, and records across both digital and physical filing systems to support compliance, payroll and employee service needs
• Support HR projects and other duties as assigned

EDUCATION / MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum of 2 years of HR experience with exposure to multiple HR functions (recruitment, leave of absence, benefits, compliance and basic employee relations)
• Prior experience with HRIS and applicant tracking systems required
• Experience in a multi-location environment preferred
• HR certification (SHRM-CP/PHR) is a plus

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• This position is primarily office-based with regular computer and desk work, including prolonged periods of reading and writing.

SALARY (DEPENDENT ON EXPERIENCE)

$70,000 - $90,000/annually. Final compensation at Cramer Fish Sciences (CFS) is determined based on internal equity, relevant qualifications and experience and market considerations.

BENEFITS

The benefit package includes medical, dental, vision, basic life, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance programs, paid time off, paid company holidays, and other various voluntary benefits. The 401(k) has a 3% match and full vesting after one year. The annual cash bonus has a 3% target.

ESOP

CFS is a 100% employee-owned company. Our employee stock option plan (ESOP) is a qualified defined contribution plan. Our target ESOP contribution is 5%. Eligibility is after one year of service with an entry date of Jan 1 or July 1.

ABOUT CRAMER FISH SCIENCES

We are a fisheries research consulting firm operating throughout the Pacific States and Idaho. As a growing, employee-owned company, our mission is to rigorously apply the scientific method to provide innovative, scientifically robust solutions to a variety of fisheries and environmental challenges. We do this through effective and unbiased data collection, insightful analysis, and clear communication, including publishing results in scientific journals.

CFS is an Affinity Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.