Human Resources Generalist

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Full Time OR-13424 N Woodrush Way, Portland, OR, US

30+ days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $80,000.00 To $90,000.00 Annually

Kanto is a U.S. leader in high-purity specialty chemicals, powering the world’s most advanced industries. With a proven legacy of precision, safety, and innovation, we partner with global leaders in semiconductors, technology, and chemical processing to deliver products that meet the most uncompromising standards of quality and reliability.

At Kanto, our people are our greatest strength. Collaboration, commitment, and excellence define how we work, while continuous improvement drives both our success and employee growth. Joining Kanto means shaping the future of technology and manufacturing—while building your career in a dynamic, high-impact environment where your work truly matters.

Kanto Corporation is seeking a Human Resources Generalist / Recruiter to provide recruiting, new employee onboarding, and project-based support across a variety of human resources initiatives. This role will partner closely with the Head of Human Resources and key business leaders to execute strategic and operational HR projects designed to enhance employee experience, strengthen organizational effectiveness, and support ongoing business growth.

The ideal candidate is a highly organized, hands-on HR professional who can independently manage multiple projects while collaborating effectively across departments.

This position is intended to provide tactical and project-based HR expertise to support key organizational initiatives while enhancing the effectiveness and capacity of the Human Resources function.

• Coordinate and facilitate New Employee Orientation (NEO) programs.
• Support active recruitment efforts, including candidate sourcing, scheduling, interviewing, and onboarding activities.
• Assist with recruitment process improvements and candidate experience initiatives.

• Partner with HR leadership to redesign and modernize the organization's performance evaluation process.
• Assist with form development, workflow design, manager training materials, and implementation planning.

• Support HRIS projects, including ADP implementation, integration, testing, auditing, and process documentation.
• Assist with system optimization and user adoption initiatives.

• Coordinate employee training programs and leadership development initiatives.
• Assist with curriculum development, training logistics, communications, and tracking participation.

• Lead or support company-wide Job Description review and transition projects.
• Audit existing job descriptions for accuracy, consistency, and alignment with organizational structure.
• Assist with job architecture and workforce planning initiatives as needed.

• Conduct employee Stay Interviews and summarize findings, trends, and recommendations.
• Administer employee feedback programs, including Suggestion Box initiatives and Brown Bag discussion sessions.
• Support employee engagement and retention strategies.

• Coordinate company events such as Family Day, Town Halls, employee appreciation activities, and other employee engagement programs.
• Manage event logistics, vendor coordination, communications, and execution.

• Research, draft, and update select HR policies and procedures.
• Assist with policy implementation, employee communications, and…