HR Generalist
Neil Kelly Company
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Portland • Oregon • United States
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Salary
💰 $70,000 - $75,000 per year
About the role
- 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
- 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
- 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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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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