HR Generalist

Overview

It may sound cliche, but it is true. A career taking care of cancer patients is a calling for most all of us. It's much more than a job. Each of us has a unique story that brought us to Compass Oncology, but those stories usually share common themes of care, compassion, and commitment. No matter the role each Compass team member serves in, the goal is the same: to provide the best care possible for each and every one of our patients.

If this sounds like you, please reach out to us. We can't wait to hear your story.

We're seeking a fulltime Human Resources Generalist to join our collaborative HR team. The ideal candidate brings a service mindset, strong knowledge of Oregon and Washington employment regulations, and a handson, team‑oriented approach in supporting leaders and staff. This role helps shape the employee experience, from onboarding to benefits to wellness, and plays a meaningful part in supporting the people who care for our patients every day.

Employment Type: Full-Time (40 Hours; Monday-Friday)
Location: On-site at our Compass Business Office (Vancouver, Washington)

Salary: $80,168 - $109,009 salaried

Final offer amounts are determined by a review of the candidate's applicable experience and qualifications, as well as, internal employee equity considerations.

SCOPE: This role functions as a broad HR generalist delivering day‑to‑day, service‑oriented support across the full employee lifecycle, with deeper responsibility in onboarding, leave and accommodations, benefits administration, and wellness initiatives. It manages core HR operations including HRIS data maintenance, employee records, engagement activities, recognition programs, and internal communications. The role serves as a key resource to managers and staff and helps ensure a consistent, compliant, and employee‑centered HR experience.

• Provides frontline HR support and consultation to managers and staff on human resource programs, policies, and HR‑related activities, including employee onboarding, employee relations, performance management, dispute resolution, compliance and integrity, and policy administration in accordance with applicable state and federal laws.
• Administers Leave of Absence, workplace accommodations and workers' compensation in accordance with current regulations, policies, and procedures. Supports team members by determining eligibility, maintaining regular communication, retrieving required documentation, coordinating reasonable accommodations, and facilitating the Return‑to‑Work process.
• Provides local benefits administration and employee support, including eligibility guidance, enrollment assistance, life event processing, and coordination with the network benefits team for complex issues.
• Performs HRIS employee maintenance and records management, including processing employee data changes, ensuring data accuracy and compliance, maintaining digital personnel files, supporting reporting needs, and partnering with the HRIS team on system updates and process improvements.
• Coordinates the welcoming and onboarding of new employees, including completion of required documents, review of benefits and insurance options, and orientation to Compass policies and culture.
• Develops and implements employee engagement initiatives and activities. Coordinates Employee Recognition programs, Service Awards, and other recognition‑based events.
• Works with Marketing to produce the monthly employee newsletter, ensuring timely content, employee highlights, and organizational updates.
• Investigates employee relations concerns; identifies issues, facts, policy violations, and cultural or values‑based impacts; and recommends solutions and pathways to resolution.
• Conducts exit interviews, summarizes key themes, monitors for trends or recurring issues, and prepares concise summaries to inform leadership and support continuous improvement efforts.
• Provides HR support to the Compass Safety Committee and employee safety initiatives. Oversees occupational health requirements such as immunization tracking and maintenance of health records.
• Supports the Compass Employee Wellness program, including coordinating annual…