Human Resources Generalist

Human Resources Generalist

Status: Full Time

Location: 75% remote/25% onsite in Shoreline, must live in Washington state

About the Position

The position is responsible for the day-to-day execution of human resources responsibilities, including performance management, recruitment, employee relations, manager/supervisor training, and leave management.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Educate and support hiring managers on overall hiring process, reviews and assists with job descriptions, sources and screens candidates, and advertises for position openings.
• Organize, train, and project manage the annual assessment process for employees.
• Foster a culture of continuous feedback and performance improvement, encouraging employees to take ownership of their development.
• Develop and implement PIPs for employees demonstrating performance issues, providing targeted support and interventions.
• Use job boards, social media, and networking to source potential candidates. Review resumes and conduct phone, virtual, or in-person interviews. Screen potential candidates and refer to hiring managers.
• Train and support managers on effective performance management practices, including providing regular feedback, conducting performance discussions, and addressing performance issues.
• Work with hiring managers to create and negotiate job offers and check references as needed.
• Set and coordinate group/panel interviews if needed.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws, as well as agency policies.
• Administer the leave process from the initial request to the employee's return to work. This includes gathering paperwork, determining eligibility, and requesting medical certification.
• Work with payroll regarding pay for individuals on leave of absence.
• Provide guidance on HR policies, and act as a liaison between employees and management to foster a positive work environment.
• Conduct conflict resolution conversations and/or investigations if needed.
• Complete projects for Human Resources and other duties as assigned by manager.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required. Can be replaced with equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years’ generalist experience in human resources required.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Commitment to building and strengthening equity practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Commitment for all employees to work toward including trauma informed care practices in their daily work.
• Commitment to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Wonderland employees are mandated reporters of any suspected abuse or neglect of a child to DCYF (CPS) and/or law enforcement.

Preferred Qualifications

• PHR or SPHR certification preferred.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

While performing this job, the employee will be in an office environment and their home. At times, this position may lift boxes or items up to 30 pounds. This position sits for prolonged periods of time, reaches above the head, and uses a screen for up to 7 hours a day.

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Wonderland Child & Family Services believes that each employee makes a significant contribution to our success. That contribution should not be limited by the assigned responsibilities. This position description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications, and job scope, but not limit our employees nor the organization to adjust the work identified. It is our expectation that each employee will offer their services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of the agency.

About Wonderland Child & Family Services

Wonderland Child & Family Services is a multi-program agency serving children from birth through age 12 with developmental delays, disabilities, and prenatal substance exposure. Founded more than 50 years ago, Wonderland’s mission is to provide a strong and equitable foundation for children and their families with diverse needs and abilities to flourish through therapy, education, advocacy, and resources. We reach hundreds of families every month through Early Support programs & services and Hope RISING Clinic for Prenatal Substance Exposure. Our direct service providers are uniquely trained to provide trauma- and FASD-informed care.

Benefits Include:

• Health, vision, and dental insurance
• Paid Time Off starts accruing at 18 days per year
• Nine paid holidays that are separate from your Paid Time Off bank
• Paid winter closure the last week of the year from December 25th through January 1st
• Paid two-day summer closure in August
• Flexible schedules, Monday - Friday
• Wellness and cell phone reimbursement allotment
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Training and continuing education
• Mileage reimbursement
• Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Annual pay increases

Note: Benefits are available to employees working at least 20 hours per week and costs vary by FTE.

Wonderland values diverse perspectives and life experiences and encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with lived experiences.

Wonderland is an Equal Opportunity Employer.