Senior HR Generalist - Remote Part-Time (CA/OR/WA)

Apploi; United States; Remote; USD 62,000 - 66,000; Part time

Job summary

Cascade Living Group is seeking an experienced HR Generalist to support employee relations, HR operations, and community leadership across our senior living organization. The ideal candidate will handle complex workplace issues with legally sound guidance in CA, OR, and WA.

This role is remote with as-needed hours, potential transition to up to 25 hours weekly, and compensation of $45.00-$48.00 per hour. Must reside in OR, WA, or CA and have 5+ years HR experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible human resources experience, including substantial employee relations responsibilities.
• Demonstrated knowledge of federal employment laws and California and Oregon employment requirements.
• Strong critical-thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to evaluate complex situations and make sound, well-reasoned recommendations.
• Ability to independently research, interpret, and apply employment laws and regulations.
• Experience conducting workplace investigations, assessing credibility, and preparing clear, objective findings.
• Ability to recognize legal and compliance risks and determine when escalation is appropriate.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex HR matters clearly to managers and employees.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise discretion, maintain confidentiality, and manage competing priorities.
• Experience providing guidance and support to HR administrative staff.
• Proficiency with HR information systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Must reside and perform work in Oregon, Washington, or California.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance to Executive Directors and department leaders regarding employee relations, performance management, corrective actions, and workplace concerns.
• Independently assess employee relations issues, identify potential legal and operational risks, and recommend appropriate courses of action.
• Conduct workplace investigations, employee interviews, and fact-finding.
• Evaluate information objectively, identify inconsistencies, and develop well-supported findings and recommendations.
• Assist with conflict resolution, employee separations, and exit interviews.
• Ensure consistent application of company policies and applicable employment laws.
• Recognize when matters require escalation to HR leadership or legal counsel.
• Provide day-to-day guidance, coaching, and support to assigned HR administrative staff.
• Assist with prioritizing workloads, monitoring deadlines, and reviewing work for accuracy and compliance.
• Identify inefficiencies, evaluate existing processes, and recommend practical improvements.
• Support onboarding, offboarding, personnel records, and HRIS administration.
• Coordinate HR projects and follow up on outstanding community and departmental needs.
• Apply working knowledge of federal, California, Oregon, and applicable Washington employment laws to workplace situations.
• Research and interpret employment regulations and identify their impact on HR practices.
• Provide guidance on wage and hour requirements, protected leave, accommodations, workplace investigations, and employee discipline.
• Assist with leave administration, ADA interactive processes, and return-to-work matters.
• Support workers' compensation coordination, compliance audits, and policy implementation.
• Identify potential compliance concerns and recommend appropriate corrective measures.

Skills

Critical thinking

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Research capabilities

Independence

Discretion & confidentiality

HRIS administration

MS Office

Legal & regulatory interpretation

Education

SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP/PHR/SPHR certification

Tools

Paylocity

HRIS

MS Office

Job description

Cascade Living Group is seeking an experienced HR Generalist to support employee relations, HR operations, and community leadership across our senior living organization. The ideal candidate will handle complex workplace issues with legally sound guidance in CA, OR, and WA.

This role is remote with as-needed hours, potential transition to up to 25 hours weekly, and compensation of $45.00-$48.00 per hour. Must reside in OR, WA, or CA and have 5+ years HR experience.