HR Generalist

Church at the Park•Salem, OR

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Human Resources Generalist supports the employee lifecycle through recruitment, onboarding, compliance, leave administration, claims coordination, and day-to-day HR operations. This role helps ensure a positive employee experience while maintaining confidentiality, regulatory compliance, and alignment with Church at the Park’s mission, values, and workplace standards.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education, certification, and relevant experience.
At least three (3) years of relevant experience in a comparable role.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
Proficiency and/or ability to rapidly become proficient with Google Workspace, Microsoft Office Suite, ADP, Lever, Zoom, and other HR-related systems.
Must possess a valid Oregon driver’s license and maintain a driving record that meets Church at the Park’s insurance requirements, if driving is an essential function of the position.
All applicants must successfully pass a preemployment drug screening prior to beginning employment.

Nice To Haves

Human Resources certification (SHRM or HRCI).
Experience supporting recruitment, onboarding, leave administration, claims management, and employee compliance functions.
Experience working in a mission-driven, nonprofit, social services, or human services environment.

Responsibilities

Coordinate all aspects of the recruitment process, including: Administration of the Applicant Tracking System (ATS), Applicant screening, Interview scheduling and coordination, Support for hiring managers throughout the hiring process, Preparation and delivery of offer letters.
Coordinate and oversee pre-employment processes, including: Background checks, DMV record checks, Pre-employment drug screening, Completion of new hire paperwork, First-day onboarding support.
Track and maintain required employee trainings, including but not limited to: Sexual harassment prevention, Mandatory abuse reporting, Heat illness prevention, Food handler certification.
Ensure labor law postings and employee compliance records remain current.
Assist with implementation of compensation, performance management, and other employee-focused initiatives.
Support staff communications related to HR policies, compliance requirements, and organizational updates.
Manage and track unemployment claims and workers’ compensation claims in applicable systems.
Assist with administration and tracking of employee leave programs, including OFLA, FMLA, Paid Leave Oregon, and related leave types.
Coordinate correspondence, documentation, and communication related to: Unemployment claims, Workers’ compensation claims, Leave requests and claims.
Support HR contractor with employee relations matters, including grievances, concerns, and harassment complaints, in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
Support employee separations, including: Documentation, Final paycheck coordination, Exit interviews, Off-boarding processes.
Coordinate HR-related IT needs, including onboarding and off-boarding logistics.
Maintain employee files, tracking spreadsheets, presentations, and HR documentation.
Oversee driver compliance processes.
Oversee random drug screening processes.
Contribute to a workplace culture grounded in communication, service, support, and Church at the Park values.
Provide additional HR support and administrative assistance as needed.