Human Resources Generalist

$66,560 - $72,800/Yr

New Narrative - Tigard, OR

Full-time - Mid Level

Tigard, OR

About the position

The Human Resources Generalist plays a crucial role in coordinating various functions within the Human Resources Department, including onboarding, management training, HR investigations, and employee relations. This position supports the Human Resources Director and is essential for the daily operations of the agency, ensuring that new hires are integrated effectively and that employee concerns are addressed promptly.

Responsibilities

• Supports leading and facilitates onboarding sessions, ensuring new hires are well-integrated and informed
• Assists in conducting thorough HR investigations in line with organizational policies and equity commitments
• Plans and schedules management training sessions
• Develops and prepares training materials for management programs
• Organizes and delivers management training seminars to foster leadership skills
• Serves as the initial contact for employee relations concerns, addressing issues promptly and effectively
• Takes appropriate disciplinary actions for policy and regulation violations
• Processes check pickups for employees
• Regularly updates agency forms and job descriptions to maintain accuracy and compliance
• Assists in audit preparations to support compliance and best practices
• Attends professional seminars to stay current on employment laws, HR trends, and recruitment practices
• Provides timely responses to internal and external inquiries via phone and email
• Drafts letters and other correspondence as needed for the VP of Equity Culture and Talent and HR Director
• Completes assignments and projects as requested by the VP of Equity Culture and Talent and HR Director
• Promotes employee recognition and collaborates with development on engagement initiatives and events
• Manages responses to unemployment claims
• Assists in processing leave requests, including PLO, FMLA, and OFLA
• Supports the accommodation process for ADA requests
• Coordinates with SAIF on workers compensation claims

Requirements

• Minimum of two years in an HR Generalist role with experience in full cycle recruiting, employee relations, and employment law
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to type by touch and compose business correspondence
• Strong knowledge of word processing systems
• Ability to use a computer and other office technology, and learn new computer applications
• Valid driver's license and insurance
• Bachelor's degree in a related field or 2 or more years of work experience