Human Resources Generalist

Join METROPOLITAN DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL in Tacoma, WA and support the HR operations that keep programs running smoothly. This onsite Human Resources Generalist role provides administrative and compliance support, helping ensure HR records, benefits, leave, training, and deadlines are handled accurately and consistently across MDC programs. You will work closely with the HR Director, with strong focus on organized processes, timely follow-through, and careful handling of confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Maintain personnel files and HR system records, including policy acknowledgments and other required documentation, ensuring completeness and accuracy.
• Track background checks, licenses, certifications, training, and other position requirements; notify employees and managers of upcoming deadlines and missing items.
• Coordinate staff training scheduling and enrollment, manage reminders, track attendance, maintain training records, and follow up on overdue requirements.
• Support HR compliance by maintaining forms, logs, notices, and audit documentation, and help prepare information for internal or external reviews.
• Answer routine employee questions related to benefits, timekeeping, leave, and HR processes, escalating complex topics to the HR Director.
• Administer benefits enrollment and changes, monitor eligibility and deadlines, reconcile vendor and payroll information, and assist with routine benefits inquiries.
• Coordinate leave and accommodation requests with the HR Director, maintain accurate records, and safeguard medical information.
• Maintain an HR compliance calendar and prepare recurring reports on training, credentials, personnel records, benefits, and administrative deadlines.
• Partner with Payroll and Finance to verify employee changes, deductions, leave information, and corrections before processing deadlines.
• Identify recordkeeping gaps and recommend practical improvements to HR forms, workflows, and tracking tools.
• Assist with policy distribution, staff communications, performance review administration, and other assigned HR projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• At least two years of progressively responsible HR experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Working knowledge of HR administration, benefits, employee records, training coordination, and leave processes.
• Strong communication, organization, follow-through, and the ability to meet competing deadlines.
• Sound judgment and discretion with confidential information, with the ability to build trust with employees and managers.
• Ability to use HR information systems, spreadsheets, email, and document management tools.
• Experience in a nonprofit, social services, health care, or other regulated workplace.
• Experience managing compliance tracking and staff training records for a workforce with varied schedules, work locations, or job classifications.
• SHRM CP or PHR certification, or interest in obtaining one.

Tools & Technologies

HR information systems, spreadsheets, email, and document management tools.

Compensation: USD $31 - $38 per hour. Location: Tacoma, WA (onsite).