Human Resources Generalist

NW Staffing; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

NW Staffing in Portland, OR is seeking a motivated HR Generalist to contribute to a positive workplace. You’ll handle employee relations, investigations, and performance management across the employee lifecycle.

This full-time role requires navigating federal and Oregon employment laws, coaching managers, maintaining confidential records, and partnering with leadership to improve policies and culture. DOE; 8:30am-5:00pm, Mon-Fri; salary $29-$39/hr.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of professional HR experience, with direct responsibility for employee relations, workplace investigations, conflict resolution, and performance management.
• Broad knowledge of HR functions and federal and Oregon employment laws, including FMLA, OFLA, Paid Leave Oregon, ADA, anti-discrimination, and wage and hour requirements.
• Strong communication, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with sound judgment, attention to detail, confidentiality, and ability to manage sensitive matters independently.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HRIS systems; Bachelor’s degree and PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage employee relations matters and workplace investigations, including fact-finding, interviews, documentation, case summaries, and resolution of employee concerns.
• Advise and coach employees and managers on workplace issues, performance management, conflict resolution, corrective action, and consistent application of HR policies.
• Provide general HR support across the employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, employee development, compensation, benefits, leave, accommodations, and offboarding.
• Maintain confidential employee records, ensure HR compliance, identify workplace trends and risks, and collaborate with HR colleagues and leadership to improve policies, processes, and employee relations.

Skills

Employee relations

Workplace investigations

Performance management

Policy guidance

Coaching managers

Confidentiality

HRIS proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

If you’re a motivated and dedicated HR Generalist looking for an opportunity to contribute to an organization making a positive impact, we want to hear from you!

SALARY: $29-$39/hr.

DOE LOCATION: Portland, OR

SCHEDULE: Full-time; Monday-Friday | 8:30am-5:00pm

WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS ROLE

Make a meaningful impact: Help foster a respectful, supportive, and positive workplace where employees feel heard, valued, and supported.

Be a trusted advisor: Build strong relationships with employees and leaders while providing guidance, coaching, and solutions to workplace challenges.

Enjoy a well-rounded HR role: Apply your expertise across employee relations, investigations, performance management, and a variety of HR functions.

Drive positive change: Identify opportunities to improve HR practices, strengthen workplace culture, and support organizational success.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Manage employee relations matters and workplace investigations, including fact-finding, interviews, documentation, case summaries, and resolution of employee concerns.
• Advise and coach employees and managers on workplace issues, performance management, conflict resolution, corrective action, and consistent application of HR policies.
• Provide general HR support across the employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, employee development, compensation, benefits, leave, accommodations, and offboarding.
• Maintain confidential employee records, ensure HR compliance, identify workplace trends and risks, and collaborate with HR colleagues and leadership to improve policies, processes, and employee relations.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Minimum five years of professional HR experience, with direct responsibility for employee relations, workplace investigations, conflict resolution, and performance management.
• Broad knowledge of HR functions and federal and Oregon employment laws, including FMLA, OFLA, Paid Leave Oregon, ADA, anti-discrimination, and wage and hour requirements.
• Strong communication, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with sound judgment, attention to detail, confidentiality, and ability to manage sensitive matters independently.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HRIS systems; Bachelor’s degree and PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This position requires the ability to sit for extended periods, use a computer and standard office equipment, communicate effectively, and occasionally stand, walk, bend, or lift and carry light office materials.