"Human Resources Generalist"

Full job description

Human Resources Generalist

Job ID: 14658

Location: Cascadia College

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Cascadia College is seeking highly motivated individuals who are interested in being part of a small yet dynamic community, with a faculty and staff that are dedicated to meeting the needs of our intersectional, diverse students. Cascadia College is committed to creating and supporting an equitable and inclusive faculty, staff, and student population centered on dismantling systemic oppression and historic marginalization. Individual differences are celebrated in a community of learners focused on social justice, diversity, equity and inclusion.

Application Instructions

Vacancy Announcement

Human Resources Generalist

Priority Consideration Deadline: Open Until Filled

To submit a complete application, include the following attachments:

• Equity Statement (300 to 500 words) covering: a description of a time you recognized an equity issue, how you addressed it, what you learned; how you are learning about equity issues like race, gender, LGBTQ+, disability, age, socioeconomic class, and body diversity; and how you will contribute to equity at Cascadia.
• Cover Letter (not exceeding 1,000 words) addressing how your qualifications meet the job requirements.
• Resume

Position Overview

The Human Resources Generalist works with the Director of Human Resources and team to handle employment functions like classification, compensation, benefits, recruitment, employee relations, Title IX investigations, family medical leave, and reasonable accommodation. This role requires being service-oriented, empathetic, and eager to learn.

Under minimal direction, perform HR assignments involving independent judgment. Daily tasks include managing benefits, processing compensation, and handling recruitment while ensuring compliance with laws and promoting equity.

Qualities include understanding, empathy, inclusion, promoting equity, and working against oppression.

Employee Type: Full Time Exempt, Permanent

Initial Salary: $70,000.00-$78,000.00 annually, inclusive of 5% King County Premium Pay (KCPP)

Supervising Position: Director of Human Resources

Essential Duties

Employee Benefits and Leave

• Determine eligibility for health insurance and retirement benefits under applicable policies.
• Handle notifications, enrollments, and ineligibility determinations per COBRA and other rules.
• Manage leave under FMLA, Family Care Act, and related laws.
• Serve as contact for benefits issues with state agencies.
• Resolve benefits problems and manage related reports.

Recruitment and Hiring

• Develop recruiting strategies and support equity programs.
• Conduct job analyses and train screening committees.
• Maintain recruitment information and serve as candidate contact.
• Collect data for reports on recruiting and retention.

Salary Administration and Contracting

• Process salary activities and ensure accuracy.
• Monitor increments and handle salary increases.
• Maintain classification information and produce contracts.

Unemployment Compensation

• Monitor claims and represent the college at hearings.

Workers Compensation

• Manage claims and maintain OSHA records.

Other Duties

• Collaborate with HR Director on process improvements and committees.
• Perform other similar duties as requested.

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree in human resources or related field and one year of HR experience, or equivalent.
• Knowledge of HR practices, laws, and commitment to equity.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources.
• PHR or SHRM certification.
• HR experience in higher education or government.
• Experience with HRIS, ATS, employee relations, and unionized environments.

Physical Work Environment

Semi-sedentary work in a standard office setting, with hybrid options.

Condition of Employment

Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion; drug-free environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and other benefits available.

Cascadia Commitment

The college promotes diversity and does not discriminate based on various protected characteristics.