Human Resources Generalist

Paycom - ATS; Yakima (WA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance including medical &Rx

Dental & vision plans (optional)

Retirement 403(b) Plan

13 paid holidays

Vacation & sick leave

Job summary

Catholic Charities in Yakima, WA seeks a skilled HR Generalist to support daily HR operations, including compliance, records management, and employee relations. The role has a dedicated HR specialization and requires discretion, accuracy, and professionalism.

Responsibilities include administering leaves, unemployment claims, performance management, onboarding, and benefits coordination, with a focus on nonprofit operations and bilingual communication.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and professional HR certification (PHR or SHRM-CP), or associate’s degree in business, communications, or related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field preferred.
• 3 years’ experience in Human Resources required.
• Non-profit experience is highly desired.
• Bilingual English & Spanish strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administers federal and state employment related leave and accommodation laws; audits employee records and postings.
• Administers workers’ compensation processes and unemployment claims; represents organization at hearings as needed.
• Handles performance management support, coaching, and corrective actions; maintains performance improvement plans.
• Serves as primary HR contact for employee inquiries and escalates concerns to HR leadership.
• Manages compensation programs, prepares documentation and submits to Payroll on time.
• Supports onboarding, HRIS training, and time/attendance system usage.
• Communicates HR information to staff and participates in meetings and events as required.
• Provides back-up for HR functions and supports special projects as needed.

Skills

Bilingual English & Spanish

Confidentiality

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Coaching & ER

Communication

MS Office

HRIS & Time & Attendance

Education

HS diploma + PHR/SHRM-CP OR assoc degree

Bachelor’s in HR or related field preferred

Tools

HRIS

Time & Attendance systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Summary:The HR Generalist performs a wide range of duties supporting the daily operations of the Human Resources department. This role serves as a key resource for employees and supervisors, ensuring compliance with employment laws, maintaining employee records, supporting performance management and employee relations, and administering assigned HR programs. The position includes a designated HR specialization in addition to generalist responsibilities and requires a high level of discretion, accuracy, and professionalism.Responsibilities:General HRCompliance and Records ManagementAdministers federal and state employment related leave and accommodation laws, including ADA, FMLA, WAPFML, and related requirementsConducts periodic audits of employee records, personnel files, and required workplace postings to ensure complianceAdministers workers’ compensation processes, including injury reporting, log maintenance, and required annual postingsReceives and processes unemployment claims and represents the organization at hearings when requestedReviews, tracks, and documents compliance with mandatory employee and managerial training requirementsProvides back up support for completion of Form I-9 documentation as neededPerformance ManagementAdministers performance evaluation processesProvides guidance to supervisors on performance concerns, coaching, corrective action, and performance improvement plansEmployee RelationsServes as the primary point of contact for employee HR related inquiriesReceives, documents, and escalates employee relations concerns, including complaints and allegations, to HR leadershipConducts internal investigations and provides findings and recommendations as directed by HR leadershipCompensation AdministrationAdministers compensation and bonus programs in accordance with organizational guidelinesPrepares and verifies compensation documentation, ensuring accuracy, approvals, required signatures, and submission to Payroll within required timeframesOnboarding and TrainingAssists with new employee onboarding as neededTrains employees on HRIS functions, including Employee Self Service, Time and Attendance, and related systemsOrganizational SupportCommunicates HR related information to employeesParticipates in administrative staff meetings, recruiting activities, and organizational events as requiredServes on agency committees as requestedAssists with special projects and provides back-up support for other HR functions as assignedTravels to agency locations as requestedPerforms other duties as required and assignedHR SpecializationBenefits AdministrationAdministers employee benefits programs in coordination with internal and external partnersMonitors employee eligibility for benefit programs, including ACA related trackingProcesses benefit enrollments, changes, and terminations accurately and timelyResolves benefits billing issues and reconciles benefits data with Payroll and vendorsAdministers Flexible Spending Account processes, reconciliations, and vendor coordinationCoordinates open enrollment, retirement plan meetings, and wellness activitiesMaintains and updates employee census dataProvides back up support for HR technology functions as neededJob Requirements:The following requirements are those that are normally required for performance of the Human Resources Generalist position. Any disabled applicant or incumbent who does not meet one or more of the requirements, but who can perform the essential function of the job (with or without reasonable accommodations) shall be deemed to meet these requirements.Physical Requirements:This position normally requires the physical demands of standing, walking, bending, lifting or performing other work requiring medium physical exertion, talking and hearing and adequate vision on a continuous basis to perform the jobs essential requirements.Non-Physical Requirements:EducationHigh school diploma and professional HR certification (PHR or SHRM-CP), or associate’s degree in business, communications, or related field requiredBachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field preferredExperience3 years’ experience in Human Resources requiredExperience working in a non-profit organization is highly desiredSpecial SkillsBilingual and biliterate in English & Spanish strongly preferredStrong understanding of confidentiality and ethical HR practicesWorking knowledge of employment laws and compliance requirements (e.g., FMLA, ADA, Workers’ Compensation, I-9)High level of attention to detail and data accuracyAbility to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced environmentStrong analytical, organizational, and problem solving skillsProficiency with Microsoft Office, HRIS, and Time & Attendance systemsExcellent verbal and written communication skillsAbility to coach and support employees and supervisors through complex and sensitive situationsCommitment to the mission and values of the organizationLicenses, Registration, CertificationValid driver’s license and required minimum liability insurance for WA StateMust be deemed insurable as determined by Catholic Charities’ liability insurance providerEmployment is conditional upon:Being cleared by criminal background check and fingerprinting when requiredWork Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pmWage Range: $31 - $36.50 per hour, depending experienceBenefits:13 paid holidays, 12 days of vacation, 12 days of sick leave per yearHealth insurance including medical & prescription coverage, with optional dental and vision insurance plans. Majority of premiums paid by Catholic CharitiesRetirement 403(b) Plan: employee contributions commence upon employment; Catholic Charities contributes 2% of monthly income and matches up to 4% of employee contributions following 6 months of employmentBasic Life Insurance paid 100% by Catholic CharitiesFlexible Spending Account eligibility following 6 months of employmentEducation Assistance Program reimbursing up to $5,250 per year for approved continuing education after 6 months of employmentAdditional voluntary insurances including supplemental life, accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D), critical illness, long term disability, accident, and ID theftEmployee Assistance Program includes 3 counseling sessions per year, legal consultations, financial coaching, and other wellbeing toolsAnnual longevity awards begin at 5 years of employmentIt is the practice of Catholic Charities to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, citizenship status, marital status, creed, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Applicants from underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply. We gladly offer reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities to support participation in the hiring process and employment.#workforhope