Human Resource Generalist

The Human Resource Generalist at Medcure, Inc. plays an active role in both HR leadership and day-to-day execution. This onsite position in Portland, OR supports core people operations, policy administration, compliance oversight, and regular reporting to senior leadership. Key Responsibilities Develop and implement organizational HR procedures, update employee handbooks, recommend policy changes, and evaluate personnel programs to support executive decision-making. Create, maintain, and present monthly comprehensive HR reports directly to the DOO. Conduct bi-annual compensation strategy analyses, including job evaluations, market pricing, and position classifications. Monitor and enforce compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws, wage and hour regulations, and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) principles. Manage recruitment support activities such as manpower forecasting, job requisition posting, preliminary phone interviews, candidate assessments, and coordination of selection processes. Coordinate orientation programs to ensure new hires complete onboarding and integrate into company culture. Support leadership with personnel status changes, including appointments, transfers, promotions, demotions, suspensions, layoffs, and separations. Oversee performance evaluation cycles and assist department managers with fair, accurate performance assessments for team members. Provide guidance to management and employees on grievances, workplace complaints, and interpersonal conflict resolution to support a positive work environment. Identify training needs, select or develop training materials (such as handbooks, visual aids, and reference tools), and evaluate training effectiveness. Instruct department managers and supervisors on employee training, coaching, and evaluation techniques. Run payroll and monitor timekeeping reports by verifying employee hours and resolving discrepancies to support accurate payroll processing. Participate in the development, enrollment, and ongoing management of employee benefit programs, including health insurance, longevity perks, and retirement plans. Direct staff efforts to maintain up-to-date employee files and HR documentation for recruitment, onboarding, and compliance, including physical and electronic filing. Draft, review, and manage official HR communications, reports, and administrative documentation. Required Qualifications Strong knowledge of personnel administration principles, including recruitment, classification, compensation, benefits, training, and employee relations. Sound knowledge of applicable state and federal employment laws, employee rights, wage and hour regulations, and EEO standards. Familiarity with instructional methods, employee development techniques, and performance evaluation systems. Proficiency with ADP, applicant tracking systems (ATS), and standard office suites. Education Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field. Experience 2 years of relevant experience. Location Portland, OR (onsite) Compensation USD 49,920 - 53,000 per year Benefits Health insurance Longevity perks Retirement plans Working Conditions & Physical Demands Extended periods sitting, working at a computer, and operating standard office machinery. Requires sustained concentration, attention to detail, and multi-tasking under firm deadlines. Occasional local travel may be required for recruitment events, site visits, or professional development workshops. Technology & Tools ADP Applicant tracking systems (ATS) Standard office suites #J-18808-Ljbffr