HR Generalist/Manager

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. Manage HR processes throughout the employee lifecycle, including recruiting, onboarding, employee changes, benefits, leave, performance management, and separations .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeDuvall • Washington • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $35 - $40 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing HR processes throughout the employee lifecycle, including recruitment, performance management, and compliance with federal and state employment laws. Proven ability to develop HR policies, support employee engagement, and advise leadership on complex HR matters.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Full-Cycle RecruitmentEmployee RelationsPerformance ManagementHRIS SoftwareHR Certifications

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Hard Skills

RecruitingOnboardingPerformance ManagementBenefits AdministrationCompensation PracticesHR Policy DevelopmentEmployee TrainingPayroll ManagementComplianceHR Documentation

Soft Skills

CoachingJudgmentOrganizational SkillsRelationship BuildingIndependent Work

Tools & Technologies

Applicant Tracking SystemsHRIS Software

Certifications & Qualifications

SHRM-CPSHRM-SCPPHRSPHR

Industry Keywords

Employee LifecycleWorkplace ExpectationsPerformance ImprovementFederal Employment LawsWashington State Employment Laws

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage HR processes throughout the employee lifecycle, including recruiting, onboarding, employee changes, benefits, leave, performance management, and separations
Lead full-cycle recruitment, including job descriptions, postings, candidate screening, interviews, reference checks, offers, and onboarding
Serve as an HR resource to employees and supervisors regarding policies, workplace expectations, performance, and employee relations
Guide managers through coaching, corrective action, performance improvement, investigations, and employee separations
Coordinate performance reviews and help supervisors establish expectations and provide feedback
Administer employee benefits and leave programs
Support compensation practices, including salary ranges, market research, hiring recommendations, wage adjustments, promotions, and internal equity
Maintain accurate and confidential personnel records and HR documentation
Develop, review, and update HR policies, procedures, job descriptions, forms, and practices
Maintain knowledge of federal, Washington State, and applicable local employment requirements and ensure compliance
Coordinate employee training and support workplace safety and compliance initiatives
Support employee engagement, recognition, retention, and organizational culture efforts
Improve HR processes, systems, and employee experience
At the HR Manager level, serve as the primary HR subject-matter resource and strategic partner to administration and leadership; lead complex employee relations matters, advise on workforce and organizational decisions, identify HR risks, develop HR programs and policies, strengthen manager capabilities, and establish longer-term HR priorities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
3+ years of progressively responsible HR experience for HR Generalist consideration
5+ years of progressively responsible HR experience, including significant ownership of HR functions and experience advising leaders, for HR Manager consideration
HR certifications such as SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR preferred
Experience managing or administering payroll preferred
Experience providing coaching directly to managers preferred
Experience across recruiting, employee relations, performance management, benefits, leave, compensation, and compliance
Working knowledge of federal and Washington State employment laws and HR best practices
Strong judgment when handling sensitive and confidential matters
Excellent written, verbal, organizational, and relationship-building skills
Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and navigate complex HR situations
Experience with HRIS software, including Applicant Tracking Systems

Benefits

Comp & perks

Benefits administration and leave programs
Employee engagement, recognition, retention, and organizational culture initiatives
Required employee training and workplace safety support
Compensation practices including wage adjustments and promotions