Administrative Skills, Communication Skills, Compensation and Benefits, Detail Oriented, Documentation, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Employee Relations, Employment Law, Establish Priorities, HRIS/HRMS, Human Resources, Human Resources Certification, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Logistics, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Military, Multitasking, Onboarding, PHR (Professional in Human Resources), Paycom, Payroll Administration, Payroll Software/Services, Record Keeping, Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), Tax Regulations, Team Player, Time Management, Worker's Compensation
Human Resources Generalist
LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a growing organization to hire a HR & Payroll Specialist to join their team. This is a hands-on role supporting both payroll and HR operations in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will bring strong payroll expertise along with a well-rounded HR background and a passion for supporting employees across multiple business functions.
Location: Portland, OR
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Flexibility to start earlier (around 7:00 AM) preferred during training.
Compensation: Up to $65,000 to $75,000 annually (with some flexibility for the right candidate).
Responsibilities:
- Process full-cycle payroll for approximately 90+ employees across multiple states
- Ensure payroll accuracy, compliance, and timely tax filings
- Administer employee benefits and serve as a point of contact for benefit-related questions
- Coordinate and support open enrollment processes, including employee communication and logistics
- Act as a key liaison between employees and leadership, addressing HR-related questions and concerns
- Support employee relations, leave management, and workers' compensation tracking
- Assist with onboarding, HR documentation, and compliance processes
- Coordinate recruiting efforts as needed, including scheduling and candidate communication
- Maintain accurate records within HRIS/payroll systems (Paycom preferred)
- Assist with reporting, audits, and general HR/payroll administrative functions
Qualifications:
- 3+ years of experience in payroll and/or human resources
- Multi-state payroll experience required
- Strong understanding of payroll processing, tax compliance, and benefits administration
- Experience with HRIS/payroll systems (Paycom preferred)
- Knowledge of ACA reporting, leave management, and employment laws
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel required)
- Strong attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience supporting multi-division or multi-site organizations
- Familiarity with ERP systems such as Business Central
- HR or Payroll certifications (PHR, SHRM-CP, CPP)
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Military connected talent encouraged to apply.