Human Resource Generalist - Temp

About Evergreen Goodwill

Evergreen Goodwill of Northwest Washington is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1923 that helps people get jobs across Northwest Washington by offering high-quality free job training, education and job placement. Goodwill empowers individuals to overcome barriers to working, by providing comprehensive support and connecting them with life changing job opportunities, ensuring they are career-ready and can support themselves and their families.


The organization employs over 2,000 people, operates five job-training centers, 23 nonprofit retail stores and more than 27 donation sites in King, Snohomish, Skagit, Whatcom and Kitsap Counties. Every day, Evergreen Goodwill connects people with the jobs, services and skills they need — because Jobs Change Lives. We are committed to creating and sustaining a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion (DEI) and are focused on creating a joyful, inclusive and successful organization.


Job Title: Human Resource Generalist - Temp

*Assignment: 3 month minimum from hire date.

Location: Seattle - Supporting Kitsap & South King County

Salary Range: $68,000-72,000

About the Position

The Human Resource Generalist provides employee relations advocacy, advice, assistance and follow up on company policies, procedures, and documentation. Coordinates the resolution of specific policy-related and procedural problems and inquires.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
• Responsible for all employee relations activities to include counseling and coaching.
• Carries out people and culture programs and procedures for all employees including staffing; performance management; compensation; benefits; leaves; disability; recognition; training; organizational development; communication; coaching; team building and leadership.
• Assists in organizational training and development efforts
• Identifies trends issues and recommends course of action
• Partners with the store management to assist in recruiting applicants by researching and contacting community services, attending events, colleges, employment agencies, and recruiters, etc.
• Demonstrate good working knowledge of employment laws.
• Manages investigations as needed.
• Processes documents and forms necessary for the implementation of various human resources policies, programs, plans, procedures, and practices.
• Maintains all necessary records and files to support review and audit.
• Assist in the management and administration of company benefit programs.
• Provide orientation, advice and ongoing information on human resources policies and procedures following up to include documentation.
• Assists with compiling, updating, verifying, generating and distributing department reports on personnel-related issues.
• Maintain human resource data bases, computer software systems, and manual filing systems.
• Travel frequently to geographic assignment.
• Uphold safe work practices in support of a safety culture through awareness and observation; train and educate employees of safety requirements; reports any potential hazards or accidents.
• Special projects as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements (Qualifications for the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act)

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience:
• B.A. degree in Business, Psychology or equivalent course work or years of experience in related field such as Retail or Non Profit
• Skilled, Minimum One (1) year in employee relations/human resources.
• Specific Skills/Knowledge/Licenses:
• Excellent communication and organization skills are required.
• Project and team management/leadership skills and experience. Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Capability of effective planning and priority setting. Ability to manage several complex projects simultaneously while working under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical skills and thorough knowledge of human resource policies and procedures
• Investigative skills.
• Internal/external customer service skills are essential for all job functions.
• Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to utilize MS Word, Excel, Power Point, and Great Plains are required.
• Knowledge of all pertinent federal and state regula