Human Resources Generalist

Free Geek; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 48,712,000 - 65,904,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

SIMPLE IRA 3% match

Sick Leave

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance Options

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Employee Discount

Job summary

Free Geek in Portland, Oregon seeks an organized HR Generalist for part-time payroll processing, benefits enrollment, and records management. You will maintain staff files, handle confidential questions, and ensure compliance with policy and HIPAA.

This role supports a mission-driven team with a 32-hour weekly schedule, competitive hourly pay, and employee benefits including a SIMPLE IRA, PTO, and health options.

Qualifications

• Experience in administrative or people-supporting office roles required.
• HR, benefits admin, or payroll experience preferred.
• Annual HIPAA certification required upon hire (paid by Free Geek).
• Strong understanding of confidentiality is a must.

Responsibilities

• Payroll processing on a biweekly basis with leadership and accounting.
• Maintain staff records and training data, development plans, and disciplinary items.
• Organize a centralized filing system and manage document flow and retention (digital and physical).
• Orient and enroll staff in medical and dental benefits.
• Handle confidential issues with discretion per Free Geek policy and HIPAA.
• Ensure personnel actions are processed accurately and timely.
• Support HR administrative record-keeping and regulatory postings.

Skills

Payroll

HR

Records management

Confidentiality

Interpersonal communication

Team collaboration

Tools

Google Drive

Job description

FREE GEEK PUBLIC DONATION HOURS: WEDNESDAY - SATURDAY | 11AM - 4PM.

Free Geek, a leading electronics recycling and nonprofit technology refurbisher, seeks an organized and energetic Human Resources Generalist to join our team in Portland, Oregon. This role is perfect for individuals who want to lend administrative support to our mission of providing affordable technology to help minimize the Digital Divide. As part of our team, you’ll contribute to making a positive environmental impact while maintaining an orderly workspace.

Position Highlights:

• Competitive Pay: $25.00 per hour
• Part-Time Schedule: 32 hours per week standard weekly schedule.
• Work-Life Balance: This position will be Monday-Thursday 9:30 AM-6:00 PM. Work schedules are published 7 days in advance, and are subject to change with advance notice.
• Benefits Package: Includes a SIMPLE IRA retirement plan, paid time off, and health insurance options.
• Learning and Growth Opportunities: with potential for skill development and career advancement within Free Geek.

In This Role, You Will:

• Coordinate and process payroll on a biweekly basis, interfacing with leadership, staff members, and the accounting team to ensure accurate paychecks.
• Maintain all staff records across organization (not limited to: training data, development plans, disciplinary items, etc.)
• Organize, maintain, and document a centralized filing system and efficient process for document flow and retention across google drive as well as physical records.
• Orient and enroll new and current staff in medical and dental benefits
• Handle confidential complaints and other sensitive issues with emotional intelligence and confidentiality according to Free Geek policy and HIPAA regulations
• Ensure personnel actions are processed accurately and timely
• Support all forms of HR administrative record-keeping and legal compliance to include employee files, required postings, file retention, and safety

At Free Geek, success isn’t just about skills, it’s about mindset. We’ve found that the best team members share three key traits:

• Hungry – Always looking to grow, improve, and contribute. You take initiative and want to make things better.
• Humble – You’re confident but not arrogant. You take responsibility, learn from mistakes, and give credit to others when it’s due.
• Smart – You work well with people. You’re aware of how your words and actions impact others, and you know how to be part of a team.

If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you. We value hard work, accountability, and people who show up ready to contribute and learn.

Requirements:

• Physical Stamina: Ability to stand, walk for intermittent periods, and lift up to 20 lbs. This position spends at least 85% of time worked in front of a computer screen.
• Prior Experience: Experience working in any administrative or people-supporting office role is required. Prior HR, Benefits Admin, or Payroll experience preferred. Annual HIPAA certification is required upon hire, but is paid for by Free Geek. Strong understanding of confidentiality is a must.
• Organizational Skills:Enjoys maintaining an orderly workspace as well as maintaining accurate and easy-to-understand filing systems.
• Work Ethic:Motivated by supporting others and proactively making improvements to existing (and sometimes outdated!) processes.
• Problem Solving: Quick identification and proactive resolution of issues.
• Team Collaboration: Ability to work cooperatively with others towards shared goals.

Joining Free Geek means becoming part of a mission-driven team dedicated to environmental sustainability through responsible electronics recycling.

We offer:

• A SIMPLE IRA Retirement Account with 3% Employer Matching
• Designated Sick Leave (DSL)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Health Insurance Options
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Employee Discount

Free Geek values the well-being and growth of our employees. Black, Brown, Indigenous and other people of color, LGBTQIA2S+, and folks who are navigating the intersectionality of those identities are all enthusiastically encouraged to apply! We believe that if you’re excited about this position you should apply - imposter syndrome is real and no one ever meets 100% of the qualifications.

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1731 SE 10th AvenuePortland, OR 97214(503) 232-9350Hours: Weds-Sat 11am-4pmEIN 93-1292010