Human Resource Generalist

The Human Resource Generalist at Medcure, Inc. plays an active role in both HR leadership and day-to-day execution. This onsite position in Portland, OR supports core people operations, policy administration, compliance oversight, and regular reporting to senior leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement organizational HR procedures, update employee handbooks, recommend policy changes, and evaluate personnel programs to support executive decision-making.
• Create, maintain, and present monthly comprehensive HR reports directly to the DOO.
• Conduct bi-annual compensation strategy analyses, including job evaluations, market pricing, and position classifications.
• Monitor and enforce compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws, wage and hour regulations, and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) principles.
• Manage recruitment support activities such as manpower forecasting, job requisition posting, preliminary phone interviews, candidate assessments, and coordination of selection processes.
• Coordinate orientation programs to ensure new hires complete onboarding and integrate into company culture.
• Support leadership with personnel status changes, including appointments, transfers, promotions, demotions, suspensions, layoffs, and separations.
• Oversee performance evaluation cycles and assist department managers with fair, accurate performance assessments for team members.
• Provide guidance to management and employees on grievances, workplace complaints, and interpersonal conflict resolution to support a positive work environment.
• Identify training needs, select or develop training materials (such as handbooks, visual aids, and reference tools), and evaluate training effectiveness.
• Instruct department managers and supervisors on employee training, coaching, and evaluation techniques.
• Run payroll and monitor timekeeping reports by verifying employee hours and resolving discrepancies to support accurate payroll processing.
• Participate in the development, enrollment, and ongoing management of employee benefit programs, including health insurance, longevity perks, and retirement plans.
• Direct staff efforts to maintain up-to-date employee files and HR documentation for recruitment, onboarding, and compliance, including physical and electronic filing.
• Draft, review, and manage official HR communications, reports, and administrative documentation.

Required Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of personnel administration principles, including recruitment, classification, compensation, benefits, training, and employee relations.
• Sound knowledge of applicable state and federal employment laws, employee rights, wage and hour regulations, and EEO standards.
• Familiarity with instructional methods, employee development techniques, and performance evaluation systems.
• Proficiency with ADP, applicant tracking systems (ATS), and standard office suites.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

Experience

Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.

Location

Portland, OR (onsite)

Compensation

USD 49,920 - 53,000 per year

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Longevity perks
• Retirement plans

Working Conditions & Physical Demands

• Extended periods sitting, working at a computer, and operating standard office machinery.
• Requires sustained concentration, attention to detail, and multi-tasking under firm deadlines.
• Occasional local travel may be required for recruitment events, site visits, or professional development workshops.

Technology & Tools

• ADP
• Applicant tracking systems (ATS)
• Standard office suites