HR Generalist - Portland Oregon - Full-time / Part-time

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POSITION PURPOSE:

Act as Human Resources Generalist for assigned Business units. Support units through growing and developing business partnerships, employee relations, recruiting, staffing & retention, training, organizational design & development, and compensation & benefits. Provide counsel and information to clients to assist with the execution of corporate strategy that meets business needs. Provide a positive environment and reduce legal risk to the organization.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

•Communicate and assure compliance with compensation, benefits, and leave policy and programs.
•Work with business groups to manage compensation needs.
•Ensure competitive compensation for retention, manage the merit review process for designated business groups, administer pyramid reviews and other processes; administer performance evaluation process for exempt and non-exempt.
•Administer and advise client groups on all needs related to leave administration; Federal and specific state leave of absence programs.
•Support for all benefit related questions and issues; provide consultation to business groups on benefit impacts through employee leaves.
•Resolve performance issues for staff (through manager level) through separation; resolve team member issues and act as counsel to management and team members.
•Ensure consistency and fairness in policy and procedure; also as it relates to Federal and State law requirements. Investigate employment, grievance, EEO and/or ADA related issues. Report findings and respond appropriately.
•Coordinate with training department to support training and development for assigned client groups.
•Facilitate various training as needed in the areas of management & overall associate development, diversity, harassment, new hire orientations, and performance management.
•Under direction of the HR Manager consult clients on changing organization needs; participate in developing and conducting reorganizations to maximize the effective use of resources and minimize adverse impact and risk.
•Assist manager in communicating restructures to team members.
•Process and manage all organizational changes and movement through PeopleSoft; conduct data audits to ensure accuracy.
•Source and identify candidates.
•Review and screen resumes.
•Interview candidates of all levels including management roles.
•Build strong business partnerships with Hiring Managers by developing effective recruiting strategies.
•Effectively manage applicants through applicant tracking system from application to onboarding.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

Education Level:

Education Level: Bachelor’s degree in related field; equivalent work experience. PHR in Human Resources a plus.
Experience Level: 1-2 years generalist human resources or other related business experience, including behavioral interviewing, employment, training, employee relations, compensation, diversity, management/organizational development, risk management and loss control.

Skills and Experiences:

•Sound judgment in decision making and problem solving.
•Strong conflict management skills.
•Ability to work effectively with all levels of associates and management.
•Strong interpersonal skills.
•Ability to lead and influence others.
•High degree of initiative; proven team player, excellent customer service skills.
•Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
•HR recruiting experience to include positions at management level.
•HR generalist experience with an emphasis on training, management coaching, employee relations, conflict resolution, and management/organizational development preferred.
•Online recruiting software experience preferred.
•Must be able to manage confidential information.
•Proficient computer skills including PeopleSoft and Microsoft Office

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT:

•Sits for extended periods of time.
•Bending, stooping and twisting required periodically.
•Uses calculators, keyboards, telephone, and other office equipment in the course of normal workday.
•Workday is fast paced; may require some weekend/nights as business dictates.

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified.

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