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HR Generalist

Ultimate Staffing
Portland, OR Full Time
POSTED ON 1/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/4/2026
Role Overview

As an HR Generalist, you'll support core HR functions including recruitment, onboarding/offboarding, benefits administration, performance management, compliance, and employee relations. You'll serve as a trusted advisor to both employees and the leadership team. Our client is located in the Tualatin metro area.

Key Responsibilities

  • Talent Acquisition & Onboarding
    • Manage recruitment lifecycle: posting roles, screening candidates, conducting interviews, and extending offers.
    • Lead new hire onboarding: orientations, paperwork, HRIS data entry, and exit interviews.
  • Employee Relations & Performance Management
    • Advise employees and managers on HR policies and address concerns.
    • Support performance review processes and follow-up coaching sessions.
  • Benefits & Compensation
    • Administer benefits programs (enrollment, qualifying life events, vendor coordination).
    • Support compensation reviews and salary planning.
  • HR Compliance & Recordkeeping
    • Maintain employee files and ensure data accuracy in HR systems.
    • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws (FMLA, ADA, EEO).
  • Training & Development
    • Coordinate training initiatives and development programs.
    • Help plan and execute employee engagement and wellness activities.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field.
  • 2-5 years of progressive HR experience, ideally as a generalist or coordinator.
  • Solid understanding of HR best practices, employment law, and compliance.
  • Proficiency with HRIS
  • Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
  • High level of confidentiality and integrity.

Salary

$60-70K (DOE) Benefits

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.

Salary : $60,000 - $70,000

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