HR Generalist II

Portland, Oregon Onsite

Salary: $85,000

Summary:

The Human Resources Generalist II is responsible for aligning business objectives with employees and management within designated Operations units. This position establishes partnerships across the HR function to deliver value-added services to both management and employees, reflecting the organization’s strategic goals. The Generalist collaborates with colleagues in recruiting, training, benefits, and payroll to develop and implement solutions to employee-related challenges. They provide guidance and partnership to Operations Supervisors and Directors on matters related to performance management and HR programs, and may occasionally assist in employee relations issues.  

This role serves as the primary owner of offboarding procedures, including conducting investigations to evaluate potential risk factors associated with termination decisions. The Generalist maintains a strong understanding of the organization’s operations, culture, and competitive landscape. Flexibility is essential in managing both routine responsibilities and unexpected challenges.  

In collaboration with other business unit leaders, the Human Resources Generalist II plays a key role in fostering a positive and inclusive work environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Position Specific:

• Conducts regular meetings with respective business units
• Consults with line management, providing HR guidance when appropriate
• Conducts workplace investigations of employees who have been placed on administrative leave and documents investigations in a thorough manner
• Conducts investigations of injuries sustained at work and documents investigations in a thorough manner
• Analyzes trends and metrics in partnership with the HR group to develop solutions, programs and policies
• Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance
• Provides day-to-day performance management guidance to line management (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions)
• Works closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention
• Provides HR policy guidance and interpretation • Maintains compliance posture for offboarding and wage and hour workflows
• Provides guidance and input on business unit restructures, workforce planning and succession planning
• Identifies training needs with Manager, Human Resources and partners with training colleagues to ensure training delivery is at the forefront of the employee experience
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law
• Ability to run reports from HRIS system and analyze them for trends
• Supports HRIS team in maintaining the health of the HRIS system
• Acts as champion of HR department’s mission, vision, and values
• Become immersed in the company’s culture to assist in developing cultural moments and events that reinforce the organization’s values
• Adhere to established procedures to provide a safe working environment including complying with OSHA, state, and local regulations as well as company policies

Qualifications :

• 5+ years of HR experience, which includes HR business partnering experience, preferably in a high growth start up organization
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred
• Has broad knowledge of HR principles and best practices
• Has working knowledge of how HR workflows and systems work
• Has exceptional people skills and excellent judgement that allows you to remain neutral in the face of confidential, challenging, and sensitive information
• Has the ability to juggle multiple demands throughout the day and manage competing priorities
• Has excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Has strong desire to deliver quality work that is precise and accurate
• Has outstanding follow-through skills, is self-directed and highly motivated with a strong sense of urgency
• Has strong knowledge of Oregon and federal labor law (FMLA, wage, and hour, EEO, ADA, employment laws, etc.)
• Has essential knowledge of how benefits plans work and payroll processes
• Has excellent computer skills and knowledge of how to use office software programs, including HRIS systems and Google Suite
• Ability to be resourceful with strong analytical skills with the ability to think creatively to solve problems
• Ability to be a genuine team player with an interest in building community and authentic relationships
• Ability to be comfortable in startup environment with high ambiguity • Enjoys paying attention to detail and being meticulous
• Values being kind to teammates, employees, guests, and others