Church at the Park believes that a diverse workforce and inclusive workplace culture enhances our ability to fulfill our mission. We strive for equality and justice in the way people are treated and the opportunities they have to succeed by working to address racism, unequal treatment and other barriers to inclusion. We strongly encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds (including communities of color, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, and people with disabilities) to apply and join us in our work. We welcome your resumes even if there is not a position currently available that fits your interest and experience.
Wage: $28.77/hr + DOE + DOQ
Schedule: Monday- Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm
Benefits: We offer medical, dental, vision, voluntary life insurance, and a generous paid time off (PTO) policy.
Position Summary:
The Human Resources Generalist supports the employee lifecycle through recruitment, onboarding, compliance, leave administration, claims coordination, and day-to-day HR operations. This role helps ensure a positive employee experience while maintaining confidentiality, regulatory compliance, and alignment with Church at the Park’s mission, values, and workplace standards.
Preferred Qualifications:
Essential Job Duties Included (But Not Limited To):
Recruitment and Onboarding
- Coordinate all aspects of the recruitment process, including:
- Administration of the Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
- Applicant screening
- Interview scheduling and coordination
- Support for hiring managers throughout the hiring process
- Preparation and delivery of offer letters
- Coordinate and oversee pre-employment processes, including:
- Background checks
- DMV record checks
- Pre-employment drug screening
- Completion of new hire paperwork
- First-day onboarding support
Employee Compliance and HR Programs
- Track and maintain required employee trainings, including but not limited to:
- Sexual harassment prevention
- Mandatory abuse reporting
- Heat illness prevention
- Food handler certification
- Ensure labor law postings and employee compliance records remain current.
- Assist with implementation of compensation, performance management, and other employee-focused initiatives.
- Support staff communications related to HR policies, compliance requirements, and organizational updates.
Leave Administration, Claims, and Employee Relations
- Manage and track unemployment claims and workers’ compensation claims in applicable systems.
- Assist with administration and tracking of employee leave programs, including OFLA, FMLA, Paid Leave Oregon, and related leave types.
- Coordinate correspondence, documentation, and communication related to:
- Unemployment claims
- Workers’ compensation claims
- Leave requests and claims
- Support HR contractor with employee relations matters, including grievances, concerns, and harassment complaints, in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
HR Operations and Administrative Support
- Support employee separations, including:
- Documentation
- Final paycheck coordination
- Exit interviews
- Off-boarding processes
- Coordinate HR-related IT needs, including onboarding and off-boarding logistics.
- Maintain employee files, tracking spreadsheets, presentations, and HR documentation.
- Oversee driver compliance processes.
- Oversee random drug screening processes.
- Contribute to a workplace culture grounded in communication, service, support, and Church at the Park values.
- Provide additional HR support and administrative assistance as needed.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, reach, and use hands and fingers to operate standard office equipment.
- Ability to move up and down stairs.
- Ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull up to 20 pounds.
- Ability to travel between work sites as needed to perform job duties.
- Ability to see and focus on a computer screen for prolonged periods of time.
- Ability to read, synthesize, and effectively communicate complex information.
- Ability to manage varying levels of work stress in a fast-paced environment.
Work Environment
- This position operates primarily in an office environment.
- The role requires prolonged periods of sitting and working at a desk or computer.
- Regular interaction with Church at the Park staff is expected.
- Occasional interaction with volunteers, community members, and people experiencing homelessness may occur.
- Some travel between Church at the Park operated and managed sites is required.
- Occasional outdoor activity and exposure to varying weather conditions may be required, depending on site needs.
Other Requirements
- Must possess a valid Oregon driver’s license and maintain a driving record that meets Church at the Park’s insurance requirements, if driving is an essential function of the position.
- All applicants must successfully pass a preemployment drug screening prior to beginning employment.
Mission Statement: Creating a table of love and acceptance for those who need it most. Empowering people to change their lives and exit poverty by providing vital services and community leadership.
No job offer is final until a drug screen and criminal history check are complete.
We reserve the right to employ at will. This means that employment can be terminated, with or without cause, and with or without notice, at any time, at the option of the company or at the option of the employee.
