Strategic HR Generalist—Payroll, Compliance & Benefits

Priority Tax Relief; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Priority Tax Relief seeks an HR Generalist to manage day-to-day HR, partner with managers and employees, and ensure legal compliance. The role emphasizes employee relations, benefits coordination, payroll inputs, and performance management in a fast-paced growth environment.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of HR experience, a bachelor’s degree, and hands-on Paycor usage. In-office role based in Spokane, with a comprehensive benefits package and ongoing policy updates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in HR or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience preferred.
• Hands-on Paycor experience and strong data accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day HR needs of all employees, acting as a primary point of contact for questions, issues, and support.
• Lead employee relations efforts, including coaching, investigations, corrective actions, and communication to ensure a fair and consistent workplace.
• Serve as benefit advisor; coordinate benefits enrollment, changes, employee education, and vendor communication.
• Own the performance management process, including goal setting, reviews, performance improvement plans, and career progression programs.
• Administer and update commission agreements and other variable compensation programs; partner with leadership and finance to ensure accuracy and clarity.
• Ensure all required learning and training (onboarding, compliance, role-specific training) is assigned, completed, and documented.
• Lead complaint and conflict management, mediating disputes, and recommending resolutions aligned with company values and legal requirements.
• Maintain and monitor performance plans to support employee development and manage underperformance.
• Oversee records management; maintain accurate, confidential employee records and keep all information current in Paycor.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, as well as company safety standards and policies.
• Develop, track, and report HR metrics to leadership, using data to drive improvement.
• Regularly review, update, and communicate HR policies and employee handbook changes.
• Train and support managers on HR policies, performance management, documentation, and effective people leadership.
• Coordinate payroll-related HR tasks, including garnishments, deductions, PTO approvals, balances, and commission-related payroll inputs.
• Manage the post-employment process and ensure all required federal and state separation steps and documentation are completed accurately and on time.

Skills

Employee relations

Payroll coordination

Benefits administration

Compliance knowledge

Performance management

Training & onboarding

HRIS/payroll systems

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Paycor

Job description

Priority Tax Relief seeks an HR Generalist to manage day-to-day HR, partner with managers and employees, and ensure legal compliance. The role emphasizes employee relations, benefits coordination, payroll inputs, and performance management in a fast-paced growth environment.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of HR experience, a bachelor’s degree, and hands-on Paycor usage. In-office role based in Spokane, with a comprehensive benefits package and ongoing policy updates.