Human Resources Generalist

Family Tree Relief Nursery is committed to a workplace grounded in respect, inclusion, collaboration, and employee well-being
. As an onsite Human Resources Generalist in Albany, OR, you will help strengthen HR practices that support the organization’s mission, while handling sensitive people matters with care and confidentiality.

This role plays a central part in recruiting and retaining great talent, improving onboarding and performance processes, supporting employee relations, and ensuring HR compliance. You will advise leaders and staff, coordinate with specialized partners when needed, and contribute to planning and projects led by the Executive Director.

• Advise the Executive Director, supervisors, and employees on HR practices, workplace expectations, performance, and employee-relations matters.
• Develop, maintain, and communicate HR policies, procedures, forms, and job descriptions, recommending updates as organizational needs and requirements change.
• Monitor changes in employment requirements and HR practices; coordinate with qualified legal, payroll, benefits, or other advisors for interpretation or specialized guidance.
• Partner with program and department leaders to anticipate staffing needs and support recruitment, selection, and retention.
• Oversee recruitment and hiring to ensure consistent, timely, and mission-aligned processes.
• Guide onboarding and orientation so employees understand responsibilities, organizational policies, and available support.
• Conduct and manage employee relations matters and workplace investigations from intake through resolution, including documentation, fact-finding, recommendations, and follow-up.
• Administer leave of absence programs and reasonable accommodation processes in line with applicable laws and organizational policies.
• Support supervisors with performance and conduct concerns, including coaching, documentation, corrective action, and separation in consultation with the Executive Director when appropriate.
• Administer the performance-management process, including supervisor guidance, review schedules, documentation, and follow-up.
• Promote employee learning and development through training, coaching, and other opportunities aligned with priorities and budget.
• Oversee personnel records and HRIS data security, protecting confidential information and limiting access appropriately.
• Administer HR administration related to benefits, leave, employee changes, and payroll coordination; work with the Finance Director and payroll provider to support accurate and timely payroll.
• Manage HR-related vendor relationships, contracts, and projects within role authority and the approved budget.
• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes, systems, communication, and the use of technology.
• Provide direction and quality control for HR Coordinator work by assigning tasks and reviewing completed work.
• Prepare HR reports, staffing updates, and recommendations for the Executive Director as requested.
• Escalate significant employee-relations, safety, compliance, or legal concerns promptly to the Executive Director and appropriate advisors.
• Contribute to organizational planning and projects led by the Executive Director, and participate in meetings, committees, training, and events as assigned.
• Perform other related duties consistent with the position’s purpose and responsibilities.

• Attend required supervision, team meetings, All Staff meetings, and training as required.
• Attend community, work, and family events assigned.
• Complete data and reports within required time frames.
• Comply with health and safety standards per state regulations.
• Comply with state guidelines for mandated reporting of suspected abuse and/or neglect.
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