Job Title: HR Generalist
Location: Onsite – Portland, OR
Compensation: $28–$35 per hour (DOE)
Duration: 3 month contract with great potential for permanent hire

About the Role:

LHH Recruitment is seeking a knowledgeable and proactive HR Generalist to join our client's team onsite in Portland, OR. This role is ideal for an HR professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and is passionate about supporting employees and organizational goals. The HR Generalist will play a key role in managing payroll, benefits administration, and employee relations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Payroll Administration:

  • Process bi-weekly payroll accurately and on time
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations
  • Maintain payroll records and respond to employee inquiries

• Benefits Administration:

  • Coordinate open enrollment and benefits communication
  • Serve as the primary contact for benefits-related questions
  • Liaise with benefits providers and ensure accurate enrollment and billing

• Employee Relations:

  • Provide guidance to employees and managers on HR policies and procedures
  • Address employee concerns and resolve workplace issues professionally
  • Support performance management and disciplinary processes

• General HR Support:

  • Maintain employee records and HRIS data integrity
  • Assist with onboarding and offboarding processes
  • Support compliance with labor laws and internal policies

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in an HR Generalist or similar role
• Experience processing payroll is required
• Strong knowledge of HR laws and regulations (Oregon-specific knowledge a plus)
• Proficiency with HRIS and payroll systems
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance