HR Generalist

Neil Kelly Company

HR Generalist supporting a wide range of HR functions at Neil Kelly Company. Responsible for benefits administration, compliance, and enhancing employee engagement in Portland, OR.

Posted 4/15/2026full-timePortland • Oregon • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $70,000 - $75,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a primary point of contact for employee benefit matters; providing guidance and support to managers and employees
Administer HR policies and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws
Manage employee lifecycle processes (new hires, changes, terminations)
Coordinate benefits administration and assist employees with enrollment and questions
Maintain accurate HR records and HRIS data integrity in ADP Workforce Now
Assist with performance management processes and employee development initiatives
Support training programs and company-wide HR initiatives
Partner with leadership to improve employee engagement and retention
As needed, support full-cycle recruiting, including job postings, screening, interviews, and onboarding

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience)
3+ years of HR Generalist experience
Strong knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices in Oregon and Washington
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Proficiency in HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite
Preferred: HR certification (PHR, SHRM-CP, or similar)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary: $70,000-$75,000
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company contribution
Paid time off and holidays
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

HR Generalist experienceemployment lawsHR best practicesperformance managementemployee developmentfull-cycle recruitingjob postingsscreeninginterviewsonboarding

Soft Skills

interpersonal skillscommunication skillsdiscretionorganizational skillsattention to detail

Certifications

PHRSHRM-CP