Senior HR Generalist

Nintex•Bellevue, WA

6h•$80,000 - $130,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior HR Generalist provides experienced, on-the-ground Human Resources support across AMER, with a strong focus on execution, employee experience, and regional compliance. The role is the primary HR presence for employees and managers, delivering employee lifecycle activities, immigration coordination, and people programs under the direction and governance of the HR Manager. Strategic decisions, employee relations outcomes, and legal accountability remain with HR leadership. This is an individual contributor position with a high degree of autonomy in execution; it does not have people-management or final decision-making authority. The role supports employees and managers across the United States and Canada, including routine employee relations and policy guidance, leave and benefits administration, workplace accommodations, payroll inputs, learning and development, and regional people initiatives. It also coordinates immigration and work authorization matters with employees, managers, and external advisors, maintaining accurate records and escalating complex or high-risk matters. The position is hybrid and based in a local Nintex office. The stated US target compensation range is $80,000–$130,000 annually; on-target compensation refers to base salary and applicable variable target. Final base pay depends on factors including location, qualifications, and seniority.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience in a similar HR position; the posting states “2–4 years+.”
Qualifications in Human Resources, Business, or a relevant degree or certifications.
Working knowledge of best HR practices.
Experience or exposure to the United States and Canada.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a global software or SaaS company.

Responsibilities

Execute end-to-end employee lifecycle activities for AMER employees, including onboarding, offboarding, transfers, promotions, and employment-status changes.
Support delivery of onboarding and induction programs across AMER, ensuring a consistent and locally compliant employee experience.
Support compliance with federal, state/provincial, and local employment legislation, partnering with Senior HR Partners and Legal as needed.
Provide accessible HR support to employees and managers through in-person and virtual engagement.
Advise managers on routine employee relations, performance, policy interpretation, and employee experience matters.
Support senior HR and business leaders in implementing AMER engagement initiatives informed by Culture Amp survey results.
Set up and support exit interviews through Culture Amp.
Develop and support the rollout of regional policies and templates.
Partner with HR Services to keep HRIS reports, internal resources, and employee, manager, and HR platforms accurate and up to date, including Zendesk articles and SharePoint.
Administer and provide guidance on country-specific leave policies, entitlements, benefits, and perks.
Coordinate workplace accommodation processes, including documentation, tracking, stakeholder coordination, and implementation support.
Support employee relations matters by gathering information, preparing documentation, and ensuring process adherence; escalate sensitive, high-risk, or outcome-driven decisions to Senior HR Partners.
Provide Tier 1 and Tier 2 support for employee and manager HR queries, escalating complex matters as appropriate.
Coordinate immigration and work authorization matters, including visas, permits, renewals, and extensions.
Liaise with employees, managers, and external immigration advisors to support timely, compliant processing.
Track visa status, expiry dates, and documentation, and flag risks or delays to leadership.
Guide employees through immigration processes and escalate complex, high-risk, or exceptional cases for decision-making.
Partner with Regional Payroll contacts to support and validate HR inputs into payroll files.
Support delivery of Nintex Learning and Development programs.
Manage and support people initiatives and projects, including the annual program calendar for AMER employees.
Provide coordination and operational support for AMER People programs and projects.
Contribute to continuous improvement of HR processes, documentation, and employee experience across the region.
Reinforce clear escalation pathways and ways of working for managers, particularly for performance, conduct, and sensitive people matters.

Benefits

Global Gratitude and Recharge Days.
Flexible paid time off policy.
Employee wellness programs and counseling resources.
Peer recognition and awards.
Paid parental leave.
Invention and patenting assistance.
Paid volunteer time and community impact opportunities.
Intercultural learning and celebration.
Tools and opportunities for learning and growth, and access to a global community.
Twelve paid holidays.
401(k) with employer match.
Competitive benefits package; offerings vary by country.