Human Resources Generalist

Werner Gourmet Meat Snacks•Tillamook, OR

17d•$20 - $24

About The Position

The HR Generalist performs a wide range of administrative and operational tasks to support the effective and efficient operations of the organization’s Human Resources department. This role ensures accurate recordkeeping, compliance with employment regulations, and provides support to employees, applicants, and leadership.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required
1–2 years of administrative or office support experience preferred
Basic knowledge of HR functions and employment practices is a plus
Strong organizational and time-management skills
High attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Compliance with the general company attendance standards is acceptable.
Compliance with the general company safety standards is required.
This position requires safe operation of heavy machinery.

Nice To Haves

Spanish/English bilingual proficiency preferred

Responsibilities

Maintains accurate and up-to-date human resource files, records, and documentation, both electronic and physical.
Ensures the integrity, confidentiality, and proper retention of all HR files and records.
Performs periodic audits of HR files and records to ensure required documentation is complete and compliant.
Provides clerical and administrative support to the Human Resources department.
Answers frequently asked questions from applicants and employees regarding standard policies, benefits, and hiring processes; refers complex or sensitive issues to senior-level HR staff as appropriate.
Assists with payroll-related functions, including processing support, responding to employee inquiries, correcting processing errors, and distributing paychecks as needed.
Runs and prepares monthly and ad hoc HR reports, including headcount, benefits, and compliance-related reporting.
Tracks employee benefit enrollments, eligibility, changes, and life events to ensure accurate records and timely processing.
Updates and maintains company HR forms, templates, and internal documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance.
Assists in maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
Acts as a liaison between the organization and external benefits providers and vendors, including health, disability, and retirement plan providers.
Assists with benefits administration, including enrollments, qualifying life events, billing reconciliation, federal reporting, renewals, and Open Enrollment; serves as a point of contact for employee benefit inquiries.
Provides planning and execution of special events such as benefits enrollment meetings, organization-wide meetings, employee recognition events, holiday celebrations, and retirement events.
Assists with recruitment activities, including posting positions, conducting reference checks, phone screenings, and participating in interviews.
Conducts new hire orientation and onboarding processes.
Other duties as assigned.