HR Generalist

Description:

Reports to: HR Supervisor

Location: Located in the Medford Office location

Schedule and Pay: Full-time position with the expectation of attending office hours from 9AM-5PM.

This position is an hourly role.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized HR Generalist to support key areas of our

HR operations. This role focuses on managing employee accommodations, relations,

administering protected leave, coordinating SAIF (workers’ compensation) claims, maintaining

leave tracking systems, and supporting the HR Supervisor on special projects and key

performance indicators (KPIs). This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in a

collaborative environment and is passionate about helping employees navigate important life

events while ensuring compliance and process efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

Accommodations & Protected Leave:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee accommodations under ADA an similar policies
• Coordinate and manage protected leave processes (OFLA, FMLA, ADA, etc.)
• Communicate with employees and managers to ensure a smooth and confidential leave/accommodation experience
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with applicable laws and internal policies

Leave Management & Systems

• Monitor, track, and update leave balances and status in internal systems
• Maintain and improve leave-related workflows and documentation
• Liaise with payroll and HRIS systems to ensure accurate leave tracking and pay adjustments

SAIF Claims (Workers' Compensation):

• Initiate and manage SAIF claims, coordinating with employees, supervisors, and SAIF representatives
• Track claims status and documentation
• Assist with return-to-work programs and modified duty placements

HR Projects & KPI Support:

• Assist the HR Supervisor with HR-related projects and initiatives
• Collect, track, and analyze HR metrics and KPIs (e.g., leave utilization, claim trends, case turnaround times)
• Working the the HR Supervisor on retention needs and employee satisfaction
• Help prepare HR reports and dashboards for leadership review
• Demographic reports, payroll, financial reports, etc

General HR Support:

• Support broader HR functions as needed (e.g., employee file maintenance, compliance audits)
• Participate in continuous improvement of HR processes and policies
• Be the main POC for employee disciplinary actions, terminations and hiring-Help the County Manager team with any questions surrounding Medicaid Fraud reports, Abuse reports, terminations, etc
• Be the main POC for employee annual performance reviews-Help the County Manager team with any questions surrounding Direct Support Professional Reviews
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all employee interactions
• Partner with the Payroll/Benefits Specialist on benefits for Impact of Oregon-Help with OE processes annually
• Prioritize employee satisfaction and communication for the best experience possible for our employees

Requirements:

Qualifications:

2+ years of experience in Human Resources as an HR Generalist or higher position level

Familiarity with leave laws and accommodation processes (FMLA, OFLA, ADA, etc.)

Knowledge of SAIF or other workers’ compensation claim systems (preferred)

Strong organizational and documentation skills

Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion

Proficiency in HRIS, leave tracking systems, and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel in

particular)

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills