Senior Human Resources Generalist

Kimberly Casey with Robert Half is looking for an experienced Sr. HR Generalist to support a broad range of human resources activities for a non-profit client in Salem, Oregon. This position is ideal for an experienced HR candidate who has worked in public-sector and unionized settings and can provide strong partnership on complex employee matters. This role provides HR guidance for this organization of 400 employees and will be the "right hand" to the HR Manager. The Sr. HR Generalist will contribute across employee relations, compliance, policy administration, and HR operations while helping leadership manage high-priority HR work with accuracy and sound judgment.

Benefits Include: 90%-100% paid healthcare for employee and family, PERS, Deferred Compensation, GENEROUS paid time off, amongst other benefits and perks.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with HR leadership to manage complex human resources initiatives and provide day-to-day support across core HR functions.

• Advise on employee relations matters within a public-sector and unionized environment, including interpretation of labor agreements and response to workplace concerns.

• Review and refine HR policies, procedures, and documentation to align with legal standards and organizational requirements.

• Assist with sensitive employment actions such as leave administration, accommodation reviews, disciplinary documentation, and separation-related records.

• Support onboarding and ongoing HR administration, ensuring employees and managers receive timely and accurate guidance.

• Maintain and use HRIS platforms to process personnel information, track records, and improve data reliability; Dayforce experience is especially valuable.

• Coordinate benefits-related activities and help resolve employee questions tied to eligibility, enrollment, and HR programs.

• Prepare clear written communications, reports, and recommendations for managers and HR leadership on workforce issues and compliance matters.

• Contribute to grievance-related processes and other labor relations activities by organizing documentation, researching issues, and supporting resolution efforts.

Qualifications:

• At least 5 years of advanced human resources experience with the ability to handle complex, high-impact HR work.

• Demonstrated background in public-sector HR and union or labor relations; experience in Oregon public agencies or similar environments is required.

• Broad HR generalist expertise spanning employee relations, onboarding, benefits administration, leave management, and HR operations.

• Experience reviewing policies and employment-related documentation, including materials connected to leaves, accommodations, and terminations, is preferred.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work effectively with employees, managers, and leadership.

• Hands-on experience with HRIS systems is required.

• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage sensitive information with accuracy and discretion.

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or a related discipline is preferred; equivalent experience will also be considered.

If you are qualified and interested in this position, please apply and reach out to Kim directly 541-897-8218.

Compensation

$76,000.00-$100,000.00 Yearly

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