Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Cascade Living Group is hiring a Human Resources Generalist to support employee relations, HR operations, and community leadership across its senior living organization. The role advises leaders, conducts investigations, supports HR staff and processes, and promotes compliance with employment laws.
Responsibilities
- Provide guidance to Executive Directors and department leaders regarding employee relations, performance management, corrective actions, and workplace concerns
- Independently assess employee relations issues, identify potential legal and operational risks, and recommend appropriate courses of action
- Conduct workplace investigations, employee interviews, and fact-finding
- Evaluate information objectively, identify inconsistencies, and develop well-supported findings and recommendations
- Assist with conflict resolution, employee separations, and exit interviews
- Ensure consistent application of company policies and applicable employment laws
- Recognize when matters require escalation to HR leadership or legal counsel
- Provide day-to-day guidance, coaching, and support to assigned HR administrative staff
- Assist with prioritizing workloads, monitoring deadlines, and reviewing work for accuracy and compliance
- Identify inefficiencies, evaluate existing processes, and recommend practical improvements
- Support onboarding, offboarding, personnel records, and HRIS administration
- Coordinate HR projects and follow up on outstanding community and departmental needs
- Apply working knowledge of federal, California, Oregon, and applicable Washington employment laws to workplace situations
- Research and interpret employment regulations and identify their impact on HR practices
- Provide guidance on wage and hour requirements, protected leave, accommodations, workplace investigations, and employee discipline
- Assist with leave administration, ADA interactive processes, and return-to-work matters
- Support workers' compensation coordination, compliance audits, and policy implementation
- Identify potential compliance concerns and recommend appropriate corrective measures
Skills
- Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible human resources experience, including substantial employee relations responsibilities
- Demonstrated knowledge of federal employment laws and California and Oregon employment requirements
- Strong critical-thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to evaluate complex situations and make sound, well-reasoned recommendations
- Ability to independently research, interpret, and apply employment laws and regulations
- Experience conducting workplace investigations, assessing credibility, and preparing clear, objective findings
- Ability to recognize legal and compliance risks and determine when escalation is appropriate
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex HR matters clearly to managers and employees
- Demonstrated ability to exercise discretion, maintain confidentiality, and manage competing priorities
- Experience providing guidance and support to HR administrative staff
- Proficiency with HR information systems and Microsoft Office applications
- SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification
- Experience in senior living, healthcare, or a multi-location organization
- Experience with Paylocity
- Working knowledge of Washington employment laws
Benefits
- Remote work in Oregon, Washington, or California
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