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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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operating models, workforce intelligence, and change solutions to accelerate the workforce agenda in the age of AI.Role Overview:As an HR Reinvention Manager / Senior Manager, you will lead and shape how organizations ap…
We help P&C carriers reinvent Underwriting and Claims through process redesign, operating model transformation, data-driven decisioning, and AI-enabled ways of working. As a Transformation Consultant, you will be expecte…
We Are:We are a global collective of innovators applying the New every day to improve the way the world works and lives. New doesn’t mean being ahead of the curve; new is pushing forward the curve, riding the edge where…
belief that we’re better together. Whether you join us in a client-facing role or as part of our brokerage division, our benefits and HR consulting division, or our corporate team, you’ll have the opportunity to grow you…
$100k - $160k
Job Description:Our Opportunity:Chewy is looking for a Recruiting Manager to join our team. This individual will partner with key stakeholders to identify top talent for our rapidly growing e-commerce business. This role…
$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…
$155k - $185k
We are looking for an experienced revenue cycle leader to guide patient billing and financial operations for a healthcare organization in Seatac, Washington. This role is responsible for strengthening end-to-end revenue…
$125.8k - $170.2k
The One Medical (OM) PXT team seeks an exceptional HR Specialist to establish program management excellence and drive strategic HR initiatives. This role will focus on leading policy projects, supporting TM and L&D progr…
$191k - $253k
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century…
Description Position at King's Schools Location: Shoreline, WA Employment Status: Full Time Compensation: $70,000 - $95,000, DOE Benefit Highlights: Health Insurance, Retirement Plans w/CRISTA match, Family Care, Paid Ho…
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…
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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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