HR Generalist

The Human Resources Generalist supports the People Team, with primary responsibility for coordinating recruiting, onboarding, HRIS administration, and payroll and timecard processes. Key priorities include managing recruiting logistics and candidate communications; facilitating new hire onboarding and paperwork; maintaining accurate employee records and processing employee changes in HR systems; and supporting payroll preparation, timecard and time-off approvals, audits, and reporting. The role also provides first-level employee service and administrative coordination for leave tracking, training, certification, recognition, engagement, and People Team communications.

This role is hybrid and works three days each week at the administration office in Renton, Washington.

Scheduled:
Monday - Friday 8:30AM - 5:00PM

Starting pay is determined depending on experience (DOE), education, and specific skills.

• Coordinate recruiting logistics, job postings, candidate communications, interview scheduling, reference and background checks, and drug screening.
• Facilitate onboarding and administer new hire paperwork, Form I-9 completion, employee file maintenance, and HRIS data management.
• Process employee changes, status updates, promotions, transfers, and terminations in HR systems.
• Provide first-level employee support for employment verifications, leave, L&I injuries, payroll, policies, and general HR questions.
• Support leave tracking through timecards.
• Support payroll preparation, audits, timecard and time-off approvals, training, and reporting.
• Provide administrative coordination for training, orientations, and related People Team activities.
• Support the Mission Driver certification process.
• Support employee recognition, engagement, and People Team communications.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism when handling employee information and sensitive HR matters.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the Mission’s success.

• Acknowledge and sign the Mission's Statement of Faith (see below)
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field is preferred; an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will be considered.
• Two or more years of human resources, recruiting coordination, payroll administration, or related experience preferred.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating recruiting activities, including job postings, candidate communications, interview scheduling, and pre-employment screening.
• Experience facilitating onboarding, completing new hire documentation and Form I-9 requirements, and maintaining accurate employee files.
• Hands-on experience with HRIS and payroll/timekeeping systems, including employee data changes, timecard review, time-off administration, audits, and reporting.
• Working knowledge of employment practices, confidentiality requirements, and HR recordkeeping.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, customer service orientation, and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• Experience in a social service or nonprofit organization is preferred.
• SHRM-CP or PHR certification is preferred.

• Maintains a personal, active relationship with Jesus Christ and is a consistent witness for Him.
• Faithfully upholds The Mission and your team in prayer.
• Participates in team devotions as schedule permits.
• Demonstrates behavior aligned with the Mission’s Statement of Faith, Standard of Conduct, policies, and expectations.
• Effectively represents Jesus Christ to a diverse audience, including our Mission teams, our volunteers, guests and homeless neighbors.

• Medical / Dental / Vision
• Basic Life Plan – 100% company…