HR Generalist

Cascade PBS’s mission is to inform and inspire our community to make the world a better place. Our vision is to be the most essential and relevant media organization in the region.

The Human Resources Generalist is responsible for completing a variety of tasks to support the daily operations of the HR department. The HR Generalist is responsible for creating, updating and applying all HR policies and company guidelines and making sure they adhere to standards and laws. Encourage solid HR management solutions that are in line with the HR departmental mission of getting and keeping the best staff to reach more people, build a great organization and inspire a smarter world while demonstrating Cascade PBS’s values of integrity, community, innovation and diversity.

Cascade PBS is committed to building a team that represents a diversity of thought, experience and personal background. Our organization serves a diverse community, in terms of ethnicity, class, culture, language, sexual orientation and disabilities and we are committed to increasing diversity and inclusion amongst our staff population. We encourage everyone interested in this role to apply even if you don’t meet all the requirements.

Salary: $29.80 - $34.13 hourly

Seattle, hybrid schedule available, must reside in WA State

Cascade PBS offers competitive benefits to team members working 20 hours or more a week.

Benefits include:

• 11 paid holidays
• 1 personal holiday
• 4 weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO) to start
• Half-day Fridays during Summer
• Company-matched 401(k) Retirement Plan that is fully-vested immediately
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES

• Assists with recruiting, interviewing, and facilitating the hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions; collaborates with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings.
• Administer recruiting and hiring plans processes including writing and placing advertisements
• Assist in recruitment strategies to meet Cascade PBS’s DEI goals
• Act as lead of Cascade PBS’s mentorship, fellowship and internship programs
• Assist with conducting orientation and on-boarding programs for new employees and interns
• Attend job fairs, career days and workshops
• Assists in updating and maintaining job descriptions
• Conducts or acquires background checks and employee eligibility verifications.
• Respond to requests for verifications of employment.
• Handles employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Maintains knowledge of regulatory changes, and employment law.
• Reviews, tracks, and documents compliance with mandatory and non-mandatory training, continuing education, and work assessments. 
• Maintain quality and consistency of HRIS database information.
• Creates or runs reports as needed.
• Maintain, and archive hard copy and electronic personnel files in accordance with records retention policy.
• Record and maintain FCC and EEO data per regulations. 
• Assists in the creation and delivery of staff training programs.
•  Assist Payroll & Benefits Administrator on employee benefits and payroll communications as needed.
• Assist with employee leaves administration as needed.
• Facilitate employee recognition programs and events coordination.
• May serve on various organizational committees.
• Process HR department invoices.
• Provide general Human Resource support to the department. Serves as a backup to other functions within the HR Department.
• Collaborate with other team members to foster a positive and productive culture and contribute toward the overall growth of Cascade PBS
• Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. 

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Maintains knowledge of regulatory changes, and employment law.
• Project management skills preferred.
• Thorough working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) required; Power Point preferred.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree; PHR certification preferred, or equivalent experience.
• Three years’ Human Resource generalist experience including full cycle recruiting, training, performance management, and employee relations experience.
• Experience with HRIS, performance management and ATS required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to type on a keyboard for long periods of time required
• Ability to sit or stand for extend periods
• Ability to view data on a computer screen for long periods of time