HR Generalist

Company Description

WithinReach makes it easier for Washington families to navigate complex health and social service systems and connect with the resources they need to be healthy and safe. We work one-on-one with people – in person, over the phone and online – to identify their goals and provide them with immediate support that is close to home. WithinReach also works with partners, providers, and policymakers in a variety of ways to prioritize families and children. We are focused on improving access to resources and support because we believe all families and children benefit from holistic and comprehensive information to navigate health, food, and early childhood systems with success.

Our team is a mix of smart and purpose-driven professionals. We are change makers, working to build healthy, equitable, vibrant communities. We believe that we can only do our jobs well by learning about and reflecting the people we serve through workforce and leadership development and by addressing and seeking to identify and reduce the system and access barriers that contribute to structural inequities. By doing so, we are able to create meaningful change for families and communities.

Submissions from candidates outside of Washington state will NOT be considered.

Job Description

The HR Generalist is an integral member of the HR and Operations team, providing support in a variety of functions. As our HR Generalist, you will be the first point of contact for recruiting, communicating and scheduling both internal and external candidates while ensuring the process is as efficient and effective as possible. You will be an active member of the HR Team, answering employee questions regarding policy and regulations and giving input on changes. Reporting to the Senior HR Generalist, you will be given the opportunity to improve your HR skills in all areas, such as Employee Satisfaction, Employee Relations, Training and Development, Benefits Administration, and Reporting and Compliance. Your ability to manage confidential information in line with all related regulations, while maintaining empathetic communication with our team, will be essential to your success in this role.  

This role is ideal for someone who would like to expand their Human Resources knowledge from a Human-First perspective. This person should be exceptionally detail-oriented and exhibit initiative, dependability, agility, collaboration, and sound judgement.  

*This is a hybrid role that will require intermittent onsite work* 

Responsibilities 

• Assists in the creation, administration, implementation, and maintenance, of HR related programs, systems, documentation, files, and processes, including compliance with all confidentiality and legal requirements
• Leads and coordinates the full cycle recruitment process, ensuring a uniform and positive candidate experience, up to and through onboarding 
• Acts as the primary point of contact for employment-related inquiries from employees, supervisors, and applicants 
• Acts as a support for employee growth and promotion path creation, assisting in the building of a cohesive framework for deep investment in our team 
• Assists in the scheduling and coordination of staff events, including meetings, teambuilding events, and celebratory gatherings 
• Manage the onboarding process for new hires, ensuring a streamlined and engaging experience that puts the employee first, and that all accounts are set up in the appropriate platforms  
• Assists in managing employee leave cases, ADA accommodations, PTO, EIB, and out of state work, including tracking all appropriate stages Create and upkeep personnel folders and employee changes ensuring accurate and up to date information compliant with all applicable regulations 
• Administers our health, wellness, and other supplementary benefits, including working with our finance team and broker to ensure billing is accurate 
• Work with the Senior HR Generalist to standardize, build, and enforce processes and policies across the organization 
• Bilingual Spanish Candidates Only: Occasionally acts as bilingual interpreter for sensitive conversations between HR and employees, and assists in translation of HR specific employee communication 

Qualifications

• A minimum of two (2) years experience as an HR Generalist in a startup, non-profit, or other heavily scaling organization 
• Adaptable and tech-savvy, with experience working in and implementing ATS, HRIS, and Employee Engagement Platforms 
• Experienced with maintaining fully electronic employee files on cloud-based systems, while ensuring legal compliance 
• Demonstrated ability to work and communicate effectively and respectfully with people of diverse cultural, ethnic, and socioeconomic groups   
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