$69.7k - $94.3k
Compliance Analyst I, II or IIIHybrid role (3 days/week in office) at our Portland, Medford, Fargo, Burlington, Vancouver, Renton, Boise, Lewiston or Salt Lake City offices. Candidates must reside within commutable dista…
Human Resources · Salt Lake City, UT
HR Generalist jobs in Salt Lake City, UT
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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$25–$52/hr
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$77k
Median, full-time
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Human Resources Generalist We are looking for a Human Resources Generalist to join our team. You will need to have a broad knowledge of HR functions. If you have a passion for HR, this is the place for you! You will unde…
$30k - $40k
Everlight Solar is seeking a skilled Recruitment Assistant to assist in attracting candidates, screening them and matching them to appropriate positions. These collaborative individuals use high communication skills to m…
We are looking for an experienced Human Resources Generalist to support core people operations for a growing organization in Salt Lake City... ...role is ideal for someone who can independently manage essential HR proces…
$117k - $175.4k
changing business needs within Workday.At Workday, we help the world’s largest organizations adapt to what’s next by bringing finance, HR, and planning into a single enterprise cloud. We work hard, and we’re serious abou…
Job Description:The GS Select Onboarding Specialist is a critical, client-facing role within the firm’s growing third-party wealth platform, supporting the onboarding of new lending and deposit products, including securi…
$154.9k - $225.3k
The application window is expected to close on: 10/15/2026This position will require up to 25% travel.Posted salary range is for the San Jose, CA area - other markets will have a different range. Meet the Team At Cisco,…
$121.3k - $182.1k
At Stantec, we have some of the world’s leading professionals passionate about enabling our business to be its best. Our business teams include finance, procurement, human resources, information technology, marketing, co…
$135k - $225k
Job Family:Capital Projects & Infrastructure Consulting, Management ConsultingTravel Required:Up to 25%Clearance Required:NoneWhat You Will Do:As an Associate Director - Capital Projects & Infrastructure for a diverse po…
company we’re building together, as well as the impact we’re having on our clients and communities. Job Description The HR Generalist & Handbook Specialist partners directly with client organizations to review, update, a…
$150k - $160k
organization with a strong operational culture, a distributed workforce, and ambitious growth plans. The company is seeking a highly visible HR Director who can operate as both a strategic business partner and a hands-on…
$150k - $205k
Salary: $150,000 - 205,000 per year Requirements: • Engineering credibility – 5-8 years building production software and 2-4 years leading teams or hiring loops. • People-first mindset – Able to coach politely, unblock q…
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What hr generalists earn in Salt Lake City
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $25–$32 | $52k–$67k |
| Mid level | $32–$42 | $67k–$88k |
| Senior | $39–$52 | $82k–$108k |
Adjusted for the Salt Lake City 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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