HR Generalist

HR Generalist – Portland or Corvallis, Oregon At Andrews Cooper, we specialize in delivering cutting-edge engineering solutions in the HardTech space, partnering with industry leaders in Consumer Technology, Medical Technology, Clean Technology, and Automation & Robotics. With a mission to solve novel, ambiguous challenges, we help our customers achieve significant differentiation and success in their industries. Our people‑first culture is built on the core values of Own It, Help Each Other Win, and Be Cool, creating an environment where engineers can build fulfilling careers while delivering exceptional work. Core Values We Embody Help Each Other Win—AC values winning as a team over personal recognition. Go out of your way to help a teammate and the team succeed. Own It—Don’t wait for someone else to clear the way. Recognize opportunities to improve, and when obstacles arise, join forces to overcome them. Be Cool—Be self‑aware, maintain a positive attitude, prioritize emotional intelligence, and maintain composure under pressure. We have a fun‑loving, hard‑working HR team that works with brilliant engineers. AC doesn’t have a ton of employee relations issues, so much of our role is supporting a continued great work environment for employees. If you would like to work and grow in multiple areas of HR on a great team, this would be the perfect job for you. We are open to all types of HR backgrounds. Basic Qualifications B.S. in Business from an accredited university or equivalent experience in a related field. 2 to 8 years of professional hands‑on experience in Human Resources. Up to 20% of travel may be required between locations. Ability to travel for work‑related purposes as needed; access to reliable transportation is required due to the nature of our business and multiple client sites. Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship. Background checks are required. Preferred Qualifications Certification in PHR, SHRM‑CP, or SHRM‑SCP is a bonus. Knowledge of multi‑state compliance. International compliance experience is a bonus. Experience creating annual compliance reports. Knowledge of state and federal regulations and current HR practices. Assist with PEO management and insurance audits. Knowledge of Non‑disclosure and Proprietary Information and Invention Agreements. Experience managing annual health care renewal negotiations and open enrollment period. Demonstrated knowledge of full‑cycle recruiting practices, including partnering with hiring managers to define requirements, sourcing candidates, coordinating interviews, and supporting offer and onboarding processes. Maintains employee benefits. Able to maintain and update terminations and performance evaluations. Focused on a customer service mindset in their approach to work. Collaborate with leadership to plan and carry out employee engagement activities. Responsibilities Maintain employee data in our HRIS systems (Current Platforms: Rippling, Absorb, & Trakstar). Manage compliance and produce compliance reporting, including but not limited to EEOC, OSHA, and 401k. Manage benefits and open enrollment. Develop and maintain relationships across the organization to positively influence culture. Create and maintain job descriptions for all positions. Conduct onboarding and exit processes. Provide legal guidance and interpret policies and practices. Assist in immigration processing. Coordinate company events. Answer employee questions as needed. Ad hoc duties and responsibilities as needed. Why Join the Andrews Cooper Team? This is a full‑time position with compensation, benefits, and work positives, including: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance; health savings accounts (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), employee assistance programs (EAP), and dependent savings accounts (DSA). Paid leave for maternity and paternity for birth or adoption. Generous PTO for vacation, sick, community service, and 8 paid holidays. In‑office snacks, coffee, and sponsored lunches. 401k retirement plan with 3% employer contribution. Access to hands‑on mentorship to advance professional skills and an educational reimbursement. Salary range: National rates. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. Base Salary: $75,000.00 - $108,000.00. Andrews Cooper is an equal‑opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr