HR Generalist

Premier Press•Portland, OR

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The HR Generalist will support the daily processes of the Human Resources department at all levels, including partnering with the HR Manager in recruiting & onboarding, payroll, benefits, leave administration, HRIS maintenance, and upkeep of culture initiatives, special projects, leadership support, and enforcing company policies and practices. The HR Generalist will serve as a key resource for employees and managers, ensuring workplace policies and procedures are applied consistently while fostering a positive and productive work environment.

Requirements

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum of 3 years of progressive Human Resources experience with exposure to multiple HR functions such as recruitment, leave of absence, benefits, compliance, and employee relations.
Strong knowledge of payroll systems and HRIS software, preferably Paylocity.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to prioritize tasks, remain adaptable, and delegate them when appropriate.
Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.
Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook and Excel or related software.
Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn HRIS and ATS.

Nice To Haves

SHRM-CP or PHR.
Experience in manufacturing industry, a plus.
Experience supporting safety programs and compliance audits.

Responsibilities

Administers day-to-day processes for human resource activities including recruiting, payroll, leave administration, HRIS, performance, culture initiatives and projects as needed.
Builds positive employee relationships through proactive communication, timely follow-up, and clear guidance on HR programs, policies, benefits, and workplace concerns.
Leads full-cycle recruitment activities, including job requisition intake, job description development, candidate sourcing and communication, screening, interviewing, offer preparation, and onboarding.
Conducts or acquires background checks and employee eligibility verifications.
Conducts new employee orientations, facility tours, and onboarding activities to create a positive and welcoming employee experience from day one.
Generates official internal documents such as offer letters, verification of employment, COBRA continuation letters, etc.
Ensures organizational communications are aligned with Premier’s mission, vision, and values.
Processes employee separations, including voluntary and involuntary terminations, exit documentation, system updates, final pay coordination, and offboarding activities.
Assists with employee relations, internal investigations, and potential legal compliance/communications.
Maintains benefits and wellness programs.
Administers the performance evaluation program and implements employee recognition programs.
Provides insights for people operations on performance, best practices, and standards for improvement.
Maintains a thorough understanding of Premier Press policies, procedures, and standards while ensuring compliance with applicable local, state, and federal employment laws and regulations. This includes the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Paid Leave Oregon (PLO), Oregon Family Leave Act (OFLA), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) requirements.
Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
Files EEO-1 report annually and maintains other records and reports to conform to EEO regulations.
Maintains, evaluates, and updates all HRIS data systems and physical files.
Establishes and maintains strong relationships with departments, vendors, subcontractors, and community leaders.
Serves as a backup for payroll processing, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and timely completion of payroll activities.
Other duties.