Human Resources Generalist

About the role

Adventist Health Portland is seeking a Human Resources Generalist for a full-time position with 8-hour day shifts. The role is based in Portland, OR.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a first-line advisor to leaders and employees on a wide range of HR matters, including policy interpretation, performance concerns, and basic workforce planning needs.
• Conducts initial assessments of employee relations concerns and lead low-to-moderate risk investigations; escalate high-risk or precedent-setting issues to HRBP’s.
• Provides guidance on corrective actions and documentation in alignment with established policy and best practices.
• Analyzes HR data and trends to inform recommendations for local operational improvements; flag strategic or system-level issues to HRBP’s.
• Supports the execution of HR initiatives, including performance management, onboarding, engagement, and compliance training, under the direction of HRBP’s.
• Aids in local workforce planning discussions by providing relevant data, historical trends, and policy-based recommendations.
• Collaborates on cross-functional HR projects with a focus on implementation and process adherence, rather than program design.
• Maintains compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Education and Work Experience: Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Required. Typically requires 2–4 years of progressive HR experience, preferably within the healthcare industry.
• Internal candidates with less experience may be considered based on demonstrated performance, potential, and alignment with role expectations, subject to review and approval by the Network HR Director and CHRO: Preferred

Qualifications

• Essential Functions: Serves as a first-line advisor to leaders and employees on a wide range of HR matters, including policy interpretation, performance concerns, and basic workforce planning needs.
• Conducts initial assessments of employee relations concerns and lead low-to-moderate risk investigations; escalate high-risk or precedent-setting issues to HRBP’s.
• Provides guidance on corrective actions and documentation in alignment with established policy and best practices.
• Analyzes HR data and trends to inform recommendations for local operational improvements; flag strategic or system-level issues to HRBP’s.
• Supports the execution of HR initiatives, including performance management, onboarding, engagement, and compliance training, under the direction of HRBP’s.
• Aids in local workforce planning discussions by providing relevant data, historical trends, and policy-based recommendations.
• Collaborates on cross-functional HR projects with a focus on implementation and process adherence, rather than program design.
• Maintains compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential issues and conduct initial investigations.
• Proficiency in HR software and systems.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

Benefits

Adventist Health offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, paid time off, and more. For details, please contact the Talent Acquisition team.

Pay

The estimated base pay for this position is $63,679 to $95,519. Additional individual compensation may be available for this role through differentials, extra shift incentives, bonuses, etc. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package.

Schedule

This role is a full-time position with 8-hour day shifts.