Human Resources Generalist

HR Generalist (Employee Relations Focus)

Location: Hybrid based in Portland, OR (the role will initially be 100% onsite, and once you are trained into the role will become hybrid with up to two days per week remote)

Employment Type: Direct Hire

Compensation: $32–$36 per hour

Schedule: Monday–Friday, full-time

Benefits: Medical, 100% employer covered dental, vision, PTO, separate sick time, 14 holidays, life insurance, AD&D, HSA, 401K with employer match, EAP

LHH Recruitment is seeking an experienced HR Generalist with a strong background in employee relations and workplace investigations
. This role is heavily focused on being the first point of contact for employees, coaching Managers, and conducting full-cycle investigations—interviewing, documentation, findings, and recommending actions.

The ideal candidate is confident, professional, highly organized, and able to handle sensitive employee matters with discretion and objectivity.

• Employee Relations (Top Priority) – Lead and manage full-cycle employee investigations, including: intake and issue assessment; conducting interviews (employees, witnesses, managers); documenting findings and writing investigation reports; recommending corrective actions and partnering with leadership on outcomes; provide guidance on performance management, corrective action, and conflict resolution; act as a trusted advisor to managers on employee-related issues.
• HR Operations & Support – Support HR processes including leaves, benefits questions, onboarding/offboarding, and compliance tasks; maintain accurate HRIS records, personnel files, and documentation; assist with policy interpretation and compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws; partner with leadership to promote a fair and consistent workplace culture, including DEI initiatives.
• Training & Development – Identify training needs in collaboration with leadership and department managers; assist in developing, updating, and delivering training content related to workplace conduct, anti-harassment and compliance, performance management, new hire onboarding refreshers; support the creation and maintenance of training calendars, materials, and tracking systems; reinforce learning objectives by coaching managers and staff on development opportunities; ensure all training activities align with company policies, culture, and DEI commitments.

• 3–5+ years HR Generalist experience
  , with demonstrated volume and depth in employee relations and investigations (not just occasional).
• Excellent written and overall communication skills.
• Ability to build rapport and maintain professionalism with employees at all levels.
• Knowledge of employment laws (FMLA, ADA, OR state regulations, etc.).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and HRIS.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.

• Furthering education such as SHRM, PHR or similar.

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers