Human Resources Generalist

Lee Hecht Harrison
  • Portland, OR
  • $70,000–$90,000 Per Year
4 days ago

Job Description

Human Resources Generalist

Location & Schedule

Portland Metro Area & 100% onsite, Monday-Friday, standard business hours with some scheduling flexibility

Compensation & Benefits

$70,000-$90,000 annually (DOE), Medical, dental, and vision insurance, Annual bonus opportunity

Key Responsibilities

  • Serve as a primary HR contact for employee and manager questions.

  • Support recruiting, including job postings, interview scheduling, candidate communication, offers, and background checks.

  • Coordinate onboarding and new hire processes.

  • Administer employee benefits and leave of absence programs.

  • Maintain HRIS records, employee files, and compliance documentation.

  • Process employee changes, including promotions, transfers, and terminations.

  • Track required training and maintain I-9 documentation.

  • Support employee relations activities and HR projects.

  • Manage HR records, forms, and operational processes.

Required Qualifications

  • 2+ years of broad HR experience.

  • HR Generalist background with exposure to multiple HR functions.

  • Recruiting, benefits, and leave administration experience.

  • HR compliance and recordkeeping knowledge.

  • Experience with HRIS and applicant tracking systems.

  • Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

  • High attention to detail and follow-through.

Preferred

  • Multi-location or multi-state HR experience.

  • SHRM-CP, PHR, or similar certification.

  • Associate's or Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience).

Ideal Candidate

  • Approachable and service-oriented.

  • Comfortable answering employee questions and explaining HR processes.

  • Highly organized and detail-oriented.

  • Confident communicator who can work effectively with professionals at all levels.

  • Willing to own administrative and operational HR responsibilities while supporting a growing organization.

Benefits

  • Life and disability coverage

  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

  • Paid time off and holidays

  • 401(k) with employer match

  • Annual bonus opportunity

  • Employee ownership program (ESOP)

  • Additional voluntary benefits

Equal Opportunity Employer

We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Pay Details: $70,000.00 to $90,000.00 per year

Search managed by: Sada Dewey

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

  • The California Fair Chance Act
  • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
  • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
  • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Numbers & Facts

LocationPortland, OR
Salary$70,000–$90,000 Per Year

Skills

  • Administrative Skillsunmatched
  • Background Investigationunmatched
  • Business Administrationunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Compensation and Benefitsunmatched
  • Dental Insuranceunmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • Employee Assistance Planunmatched
  • Employee Relationsunmatched
  • Flexible Spending Accountsunmatched
  • Follow Throughunmatched
  • Human Resourcesunmatched
  • Human Resources Managementunmatched
  • Human Resources Processesunmatched
  • Interviewing Skillsunmatched
  • Onboardingunmatched
  • Operations Processesunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • PHR (Professional in Human Resources)unmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Records Managementunmatched
  • Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)unmatched
  • United States Department of Energy (DOE)unmatched
  • Vision Planunmatched

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