$80k - $90k
Job Title: HR Generalist Job Location: Seattle-USA-98188 Work Location Type: On-Site Salary Range: $80,000.00 - 90,000.00 About us Since 1942, SkyChefs has taken culinary excellence to new heights. As a trusted partner t…
Human Resources · Seattle, WA
HR Generalist jobs in Seattle, WA
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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$30–$63/hr
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$94k
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~# Senior Recruiting Program ManagerApplylocations: Greater Seattle Areatime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R69263Application close date:Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until…
$158k - $235k
Executive Recruiter, VP Practice - Google Applicants in San Francisco: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance…
$87.55k - $118.45k
professional growth. Find your future with us. Boeing Commercial Airlines' (BCA) Human Resources ( HR) organization for 737 Program is seeking an Experienced Human Resources Generalist to join the HR team in Renton, WA.…
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friendship and connection. That’s where you come in! Sitting at the intersection of Human Resources and business leadership, the HR Business Partner (HRBP) plays a key role in shaping employee experience, developing tale…
Job Description Job Description About the Role WatchGuard Technologies is seeking an experienced HR leader to provide maternity leave coverage for our Director, Human Resources – Americas. This role is heavily focused on…
yourself! Music is major! The team controls the playlist in our store. Cash in the dough with competitive pay and tips (average $4-$6/ hr) . We treasure our Shift Supervisors. We offer medical, dental, and vision benefit…
you ready to take off on your next career with us?Job Summary The HR Manager will lead Human Resource functions for assigned stations... ..., Business Administration, or related field * 7+ years’ HR Generalist, HR busine…
Regional Recruitment Manager, Americas (West Coast, United States) Work Arrangement: Home-based Travel: Extensive travel across the Americas, with occasional international travel Excelon Associates is recruiting a self-d…
$30 - $40 per hour
Electric , we’ve been building smart, reliable, and efficient electric heaters since 1958. We’re looking for an experienced HR & Payroll Generalist to provide accurate and timely payroll processing, excellent customer se…
Description Summary The Human Resources Manager serves as the primary HR leader for our family of companies, acting as a vital bridge... ...HR experience, with at least 2 years in an HR Management or Generalist leadershi…
$100k - $105k
Job Summary Job Summary: Working as the HR Manager , you will provide field and corporate support with an... ...Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) Three to five years multi-unit HR generalist and associate relations experience. Ex…
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What hr generalists earn in Seattle
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $30–$39 | $62k–$81k |
| Mid level | $39–$51 | $81k–$106k |
| Senior | $48–$63 | $100k–$131k |
Adjusted for the Seattle 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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