Essential Duties include: Provide exceptional customer service to employees, applicants and all visitors. Support the day-to-day HR administrative functions, including maintaining employees’ records and documentations. A…
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HR Generalist jobs in Portland, OR
HR generalists handle a bit of everything in human resources: onboarding, benefits questions, records, policy, and employee support. They are often the first stop for people questions at smaller companies.
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$26–$56/hr
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HR Coordinator Join Our Team and Help Shape the Employee Experience Are you passionate about connecting great talent with meaningful careers? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where recruiting, onboarding, and HR…
$24.5 - $25 per hour
what you can expect as a Human Resources Coordinator - Recruiting: • Support the applicant tracking system by partnering with HR Manager to create requisitions and post jobs • Support Human Resources team in advertising,…
Part time position. 20 hours per week. Monday to Thursday 8 am to 1pm. Interview: Video teams interview Summary: As the HR Administrator, you will play a crucial role in supporting the HR department in multiple activitie…
$17.56 - $26.67 per hour
environment. Join America’s first, foremost, and finest and take your career to new heights. The Opportunity This is a hands-on HR support role where you’ll be the go-to person for employees and new hires. You’ll help br…
that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. High School diploma required. College degree preferred. Minimum of 4 years HR management experience. Full Service Hotel Experience Preferred. Requires proven m…
focused on developing new products, fostering professional growth, and shaping the future of technology. Position Summary The HR Representative will provide high-level support across the HR, Talent Acquisition, Employee…
Perform administrative job duties in an efficient, safe and accurate manner, while following all company policies and procedures. Provide problem-solving assistance to the department and maintain controls necessary to as…
Human Resources Generalist (Remote) Role & Responsibilities Provide HR services to support candidates, employees, and managers across multiple locations. Manage key HR processes such as employment offers, onboarding, emp…
Job Title: HR Manager Location: Portland, OR (In Office) Reports To: CEO & VP of Services About the Role We're looking... ...across a growing, multi-state workforce. This is a hands-on, generalist role spanning recruitin…
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What hr generalists earn in Portland
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $26–$35 | $55k–$72k |
| Mid level | $35–$45 | $72k–$94k |
| Senior | $42–$56 | $88k–$116k |
Adjusted for the Portland market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Onboarding and offboardingBenefits administrationHRIS data managementEmployment law basicsEmployee relations supportRecruiting coordinationPolicy and handbook upkeepPayroll coordinationConfidentiality
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
What parts of HR have you owned versus supported?
Be precise: owned onboarding and benefits enrollment, supported investigations and reviews, for example. Honest scoping builds trust and sets you up to grow.
How do you handle an employee who comes to you with a sensitive complaint?
Show that you listen without promising outcomes, explain the process, document carefully, and escalate appropriately while limiting who knows.
Walk me through how you run onboarding for a new hire.
Cover the full arc from offer acceptance to day thirty: paperwork and systems, first-day experience, and check-ins. Mention anything you improved.
How do you keep employee records accurate and compliant?
Mention HRIS hygiene habits, retention rules, separating medical files, and periodic audits of I-9s and required documentation.
Tell me about a time you had to interpret a policy for a gray-area situation.
Show judgment: you read the policy's intent, checked precedent for consistency, consulted your manager or counsel when needed, and documented the decision.
How do you handle open enrollment season?
Describe planning backward from deadlines, clear employee communication, coordinating with brokers, and cleaning up data so payroll deductions land correctly.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For hr generalists specifically — generic advice costs you here
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State the employee population you supported and whether you were the sole HR presence or part of a team.
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List the full spread of functions you touched, then flag the two or three you owned outright.
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Name your HRIS and payroll systems specifically, since generalist roles lean heavily on systems work.
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Quantify administrative outcomes, like onboarding cycles run, open enrollments completed, or audit findings closed.
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Include compliance specifics you have handled, such as I-9 audits, FMLA tracking, or handbook rewrites.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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HR Coordinator
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HR Generalist
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Senior HR Generalist
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HR Manager
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HR Business Partner
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