Senior Human Resources Generalist

Northlight Counseling LLC; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Professional development assistance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Northlight Counseling LLC in Eugene, Oregon is seeking a Senior HR Generalist to support day-to-day people operations onsite. Reporting to the COO and supervising the HR Coordinator, you will oversee payroll, recruitment, compliance, and employee experience.

You will partner with leadership to guide performance processes, investigations, and HR policy updates, ensuring compliance with employment law while maintaining a trusted HR partnership across the organization.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of progressive human resources experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred; equivalent combination considered.
• Experience supporting employee relations, payroll, compliance, recruitment, and daily HR operations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an HR resource for team members, managers, and leadership.
• Support managers with performance concerns, including documentation, communication, and workplace expectations.
• Assist with workplace investigations, corrective action, performance improvement plans, and resolution of employee concerns.
• Oversee payroll processes to ensure employees are paid accurately and on time.
• Review employee changes, pay adjustments, PTO usage, deductions, and other payroll information.
• Investigate payroll questions and discrepancies with payroll systems, vendors, and internal partners.
• Partner with leadership to identify hiring needs and recruitment priorities.
• Lead candidate screening and interviews, providing selection recommendations.
• Develop, maintain, and interpret HR policies and procedures.
• Monitor employment law updates and recommend policy or process changes.
• Coordinate employee leave, accommodations, interactive processes, and return-to-work planning.
• Support HR audits, reporting requirements, recordkeeping, and compliance initiatives.
• Analyze HR data related to turnover, headcount, compensation, and trends.
• Provide guidance and training to HR team members.
• Identify opportunities to improve HR workflows, systems, and the employee experience.

Skills

Communication

Discretion

Time management

Attention to detail

Prioritization

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

HRIS software

Payroll systems

Job description

Northlight Counseling LLC is seeking a Senior Human Resources Generalist to support day-to-day people operations in Eugene, OR in an onsite office setting. Reporting to the COO, this role also supervises the HR Coordinator and helps ensure HR services run smoothly across employee relations, payroll, recruitment, compliance, and employee experience.

In this position, you will act as a trusted HR partner to team members, managers, and leadership, providing guidance on workplace expectations, supporting investigations and performance processes, and helping align HR practices with applicable employment law.

What you will do

• Serve as an HR resource for team members, managers, and leadership.
• Support managers with performance concerns, including documentation, employee communication, and workplace expectations.
• Assist with workplace investigations, corrective action, performance improvement plans, and resolution of employee concerns.
• Oversee payroll processes to help ensure employees are paid accurately and on time.
• Review employee changes, pay adjustments, PTO usage, deductions, and other payroll information.
• Investigate payroll questions and discrepancies and coordinate with payroll systems, vendors, and internal partners as needed.
• Partner with leadership and managers to identify hiring needs and recruitment priorities.
• Lead candidate screening and interviews, providing selection recommendations.
• Develop, maintain, and interpret HR policies and procedures.
• Monitor employment law updates and recommend policy or process changes when needed.
• Coordinate employee leave, workplace accommodations, interactive processes, and return-to-work planning.
• Support HR audits, reporting requirements, recordkeeping, and compliance initiatives.
• Analyze HR information related to turnover, headcount, compensation, employee trends, and practice needs.
• Provide prioritization, guidance, feedback, and training to HR team members.
• Identify opportunities to improve HR workflows, systems, documentation, and the overall employee experience.

What you bring

• 3 to 5 years of progressive human resources experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; an equivalent combination of education, experience, and demonstrated skills may be considered.
• Experience supporting employee relations, payroll, compliance, recruitment, and daily HR operations.
• Experience providing HR guidance to managers and team members.
• Knowledge of employee relations practices, wage and hour requirements, HR compliance, and workplace policies.
• Strong judgment and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Clear, professional, and compassionate communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and consistent follow-through.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and respond thoughtfully to changing practice needs.
• HRIS and payroll systems experience, HR reporting, workplace investigations, or behavioral healthcare experience is a plus.

Compensation and schedule

• $27 to $32 per hour (USD)
• Minimum 38 to 40 hours per week, generally scheduled Monday through Friday during daytime hours.

Working conditions

• Primarily in person and office based in Eugene, Oregon.
• Occasional travel to Northlight Counseling locations in Eugene, Springfield, Albany, and Salem.
• Some flexibility may be needed to respond to time sensitive employee or practice matters.
• Extended computer use is required.
• Occasional lifting or moving office materials, files, or equipment weighing up to 20 pounds.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Application process

• A cover letter describing qualifications and interest is preferred but not required.
• After a conditional offer, the selected candidate must complete a background check as a condition of employment.