HR Generalist

Job Description

Job Description

DC is seeking a highly organized and experienced HR Generalist to support and execute core people and culture functions across multiple affiliated companies. This role plays a critical part in managing the full employee lifecycle, including talent acquisition, employee relations, compliance, benefits administration, and culture initiatives.

The ideal candidate is a proactive, hands-on HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can balance both strategic initiatives and day-to-day execution. This position requires strong judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to independently manage multiple priorities while partnering closely with leadership, managers, and employees across the organization.

This role is open to candidates who reside in the United States and are authorized to work in the U.S.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Own and manage full-cycle recruiting across all departments, including job postings, sourcing, screening, interview coordination, and offer execution, ensuring a consistent and high-quality hiring process.
• Act as the primary point of contact for all HR-related matters, supporting employees and managers with questions, guidance, and issue resolution across multiple companies and states.
• Manage the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding, training coordination, promotions, transfers, and terminations, ensuring all documentation, systems, and processes are accurate and compliant.
• Develop, maintain, and enforce HR policies, procedures, and best practices, ensuring alignment with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Lead employee relations efforts, including conflict resolution, investigations, performance management, and coaching managers through complex situations.
• Support and administer compensation programs, including compensation benchmarking and pay alignment analysis, ensuring competitive and consistent pay practices.
• Administer employee benefits programs, including enrollments, changes, and employee education, while coordinating with brokers and vendors.
• Partner with payroll and finance to ensure accurate employee data, pay changes, and deductions, supporting overall payroll accuracy and compliance.
• Manage compliance initiatives, including workers’ compensation, safety programs, required reporting, and recordkeeping across multiple states.
• Drive and support employee engagement, culture initiatives, and company events that reinforce company values and a positive employee experience.
• Continuously improve HR systems, processes, and tools to increase efficiency, consistency, and scalability across the organization.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Strong, well-rounded knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices
• Proven ability to independently manage all aspects of HR in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with HRIS, ATS, payroll, and benefits administration systems (BambooHR and ADP Workforce now preferred)
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to navigate complex situations
• High level of discretion and ability to handle confidential information
• Ability to prioritize, adapt, and manage competing priorities effectively

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred
• 3+ years of progressive HR experience with broad exposure to multiple HR functions
• Experience operating in a standalone HR or “HR department of one” environment strongly preferred
• Experience supporting multi-state or multi-entity organizations preferred

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental and Vision with low premiums for you and eligible dependents
• SIMPLE IRA Plan – Company match up to 3%
• Health FSA and Dependent Care FSA
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off

About Us:

DC Structures and DC Builders are a nationwide contracting team specializing in the sale, design, and construction of one-of-a-kind wood structures. For over fifteen years, DC has delivered exceptional craftsmanship and a high level of customer service to clients across the country.

This is a great place to grow your career alongside hard-working, collaborative professionals who take pride in their work and enjoy what they do.

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DC is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.

Employment is contingent upon the ability to legally work in the United States.

Employment offers may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screening, in accordance with applicable law.

DC Builders & DC Structures are a pair of nationwide design and construction firms specializing in designing and constructing one-of-a-kind, heavy timber structures. Headquartered just outside Portland, Oregon, our experienced team designs, fabricates, and builds beautiful custom homes, event venues, wineries, equestrian facilities, clubhouses, and other commercial buildings. For over 15 years, DC Builders has been thrilling clients with our dedication to superior customer service and expert craftsmanship.

Company Description

DC Builders & DC Structures are a pair of nationwide design and construction firms specializing in designing and constructing one-of-a-kind, heavy timber structures. Headquartered just outside Portland, Oregon, our experienced team designs, fabricates, and builds beautiful custom homes, event venues, wineries, equestrian facilities, clubhouses, and other commercial buildings. For over 15 years, DC Builders has been thrilling clients with our dedication to superior customer service and expert craftsmanship. \n\nOur core values: PASSION, QUALITY, INNOVATION, FAMILY \n\nSee what our clients say about us: \n\nCheck out our completed projects: