Human Resources Generalist

Generational Care is hiring a Human Resources Generalist to provide hands-on, end-to-end HR support onsite in Richland, WA. Responsibilities Serve as an HR point of contact for employees and supervisors on policies, procedures, benefits, employment practices, and general HR questions Handle employee relations needs including investigations, corrective actions, workplace concerns, documentation, follow-up, and policy guidance Coordinate recruitment, selection, and onboarding activities including candidate screening, interviews, reference checks, background checks, driving-record reviews, employment verification, and I-9 requirements Coordinate and track leaves and accommodations, including FMLA , Washington Paid Family and Medical Leave , disability-related accommodations, and other applicable leave programs Manage workers’ compensation and related workflows including claims coordination, return-to-work processes, workplace incident follow-up, safety initiatives, and unemployment claims Support benefits and compensation administration including enrollment, eligibility, qualifying life events, Open Enrollment, audits, and reconciliation Maintain accurate employee records and HRIS data; troubleshoot system and workflow issues and assist with testing, upgrades, and implementations Prepare and analyze HR reports and data to identify trends, compliance concerns, and improvement opportunities Develop and maintain HR procedures, workflows, forms, checklists, instructions, and training resources Own assigned projects from research and planning through implementation and follow-through Proactively identify issues, research solutions, and support HR audits, compliance projects, technology implementations, and other organizational initiatives Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent HR education and experience) Minimum 3 years of progressively responsible Human Resources experience Working knowledge across multiple HR disciplines, potentially including recruitment and selection, employee relations, benefits, leave administration, workers’ compensation, unemployment, safety, HR compliance, compensation, payroll, and HR systems Experience working with HRIS or other employee information systems Demonstrated ability to independently manage projects, processes, or HR responsibilities Strong written, verbal, interpersonal, and customer-service skills Strong critical thinking, research, analytical, and problem‑solving skills Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and escape appropriately Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines High accuracy, professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality Proficiency with Microsoft Office , including strong working knowledge of Excel Preferred Qualifications PHR , SHRM-CP , or other recognized HR certification Experience working in healthcare, human services, nonprofit, or another highly regulated environment Experience in a unionized environment Experience with ADP or similar HRIS/payroll platforms Experience with HR reporting, data analysis, process improvement, and system implementation Bilingual in Spanish (preferred, not required) Technologies HRIS Microsoft Office Excel ADP Benefits Medical, dental, and vision insurance eligibility Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) with generous company reimbursement 12 paid vacation days Paid sick leave 11 paid holidays 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer Same Day Pay / TapCheck services 8 hours of Floating Time Off 8 hours of Employee Appreciation Day Leave Employment Contingencies Acceptable criminal history background check Valid Washington State Driver’s License Acceptable driving record Pay Range $28.00 - $34.50 per hour (DOE/DOQ) #J-18808-Ljbffr HR Jobs