HR Generalist I (People & Culture)

Human Resources•Albany, OR

18h•$60,825 - $89,866

About The Position

The HR Generalist I serves as a technical resource across multiple Human Resources functions, including benefits administration, recruitment, protected leave administration, safety, policy development, and records administration. The position routinely handles confidential information and supports customer service, respectful working relationships, teamwork, constructive problem-solving, and a positive and productive work environment. Regular attendance is required, and the position is a Mandatory Reporter by statutory requirement. The role coordinates recruitment and selection, employee onboarding and benefits enrollment, personnel records and reporting, compliance and staff-development training plans, FMLA and OFLA eligibility and coordination, and Human Resources website and internal resource updates. It also assists the Human Resources Manager with assigned projects, studies, and reports, and performs other related duties as assigned. Work is generally performed in an office environment with routine computer and telephone use. The position reports to the Human Resources Manager and has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Organizational Behavior or Development, Business or Public Administration, Applied Behavioral Sciences, Industrial Relations, or a job-related course of study determined by the appointing authority; OR a valid Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification from the Human Resource Certification Institute and one year of Human Resources experience; OR three years of Human Resources paraprofessional or technical-level experience.
A State Certified Human Resources Professional (SCHRP) certification awarded by the Oregon Chief Human Resources Office substitutes for six months of Human Resources professional-level experience.
A valid SHRM Certified Professional certification awarded by a nationally recognized organization substitutes for one year of Human Resources professional-level experience.
Knowledge of practices involved in Human Resources functions.
Knowledge of business and organizational planning, coordination, and execution, including operational planning, resource allocation, staffing, leadership techniques, and production methods.
Knowledge of numbers and their operations and interrelationships, including arithmetic, algebra, statistics, and applications.
Knowledge of English-language structure and content, including word meanings and spelling, composition, and grammar.
Knowledge of human behavior and performance and mental processes as they apply to organizational behavior.
Knowledge of automated data systems and associated software, such as spreadsheets, word processing, or tracking databases.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally, understand work-related written materials, and use tact and diplomacy with people from diverse backgrounds.
Ability to identify problems and essential information; perform administrative tasks; assess and compare approaches; evaluate and verify information; analyze information or data; and compile, categorize, calculate, tabulate, verify, or process information or data.
Ability to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships.
Possess a valid Oregon driver’s license or have the ability to obtain reliable transportation to travel throughout the area.
Successfully complete a criminal and abuse history check.

Responsibilities

Coordinate recruitment and selection processes; recommend recruitment strategies, attend local job fairs, develop job announcements, review applications, and coordinate interviews.
Coordinate new employee orientation, background checks, and benefits enrollment.
Process personnel actions and maintain employee records.
Compose, proofread, and format reports, documents, letters, and presentations.
Prepare weekly vacancy and hiring updates and union reports, and update OEBB.
Monitor and implement agency-wide compliance and staff-development training plans.
Determine eligibility for and coordinate FMLA and OFLA protected leaves.
Maintain internal and external Human Resources websites; maintain SOPs, workflows, and management tools; and update staff directories.
Assist the Human Resources Manager with assigned projects, studies, and reports.
Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Treat people courteously and respectfully, support coworkers and supervisors, participate effectively in teams, build constructive working relationships, and contribute to a positive work atmosphere.
Attend occasional evening meetings and travel throughout the three-county area as needed for supplies, errands, trainings, or visits to other COG work sites.