Payroll / Human Resources Generalist

Lake Health District; Lakeview (OR); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Health District is seeking a detail-oriented Human Resources Generalist in Lakeview, Oregon, to provide payroll backup support and assist with various HR functions.

This full-time position involves working with a team of approximately 300 employees, managing payroll, recruitment, onboarding, and compliance with employment laws. Applicants must have at least a high school diploma and 2-5 years of payroll experience.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of payroll experience required; HR Generalist experience preferred.
• Certified by SHRM preferred.
• Hands-on experience with FMLA, employment law compliance, performance management.

Responsibilities

• Provide payroll backup support and assist with payroll operations.
• Support HR functions in recruitment, onboarding, and benefits administration.
• Ensure compliance with employment-related laws and policies.

Skills

Payroll experience

Recruitment and onboarding

Benefits and compensation administration

Employee relations

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate or Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

HRIS

Talent management systems

UKG Ready

Job description

Position Details

Human Resources Generalist, full‑time, typically M‑F 8:00‑5:00, may occasionally need to work evening and weekend hours. Salaried, exempt; non‑union.

Position Summary

The Payroll / HR Generalist must be a detail‑oriented team member to provide payroll backup support and assist with payroll operations to ensure continuity and accuracy across payroll functions. This role will work closely with the payroll team to learn processes, support compliance requirements, and provide coverage during absences or high‑volume periods. Supports approximately 300 employees with bi‑weekly payroll for union and non‑union members.

Provides Human Resources support in recruitment, onboarding, benefits administration, leave management, employee relations, retirement and pension management, and policy implementation.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent education/experience. Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 2‑5 years of payroll experience required; experience as an HR Generalist preferred.
• SHRM certification preferred.
• Hands‑on experience with payroll, benefits & compensation administration, recruitment & onboarding, employee relations, FMLA/leave administration, employment law compliance (FLSA, ADEA, EEO, ADA, FMLA etc.), performance management, employee development, corrective action, employee investigations, regulatory reporting.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to prioritize tasks and delegate, act with integrity, professionalism, confidentiality.
• Knowledge of employment‑related laws and regulations.
• High level of interpersonal skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, HRIS and talent management systems; UKG Ready knowledge preferred.
• Solid ability to conduct interviews (structured, competency‑based, stress).

Employment Requirements

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Successful completion of a 500‑hour probationary period. Criminal background check and pre‑employment drug screen required upon conditional offer.

EEO Statement

Lake Health District is an equal opportunity employer and considers individuals for employment according to their abilities and performance. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, age, religion, color, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other classification protected by law. All employment requirements mandated by local, state, and federal regulations will be observed.