Human resources

Hr generalist

• contract
  

HR GENERALIST

• CONTRACT.
  airway heights, washington
  Posted 3 days ago
  Closes 9/25/2026 Job details Summary Spherion
  $34.00
• $38.00 per hour
  Temporary
  7:30 AM
• 6:00 PM
  Industry
  human resources (Management Occupations)
  Reference number
  S_179882 We are seeking an experienced and adaptable HR Generalist to join our client's team on a 5-month temporary contract to cover a leave of absence.

In this role, you will hit the ground running to maintain seamless day-to-day HR operations, support employee inquiries, execute core processes (onboarding, benefits, payroll coordination), and serve as a reliable contact for staff and management during a transition period. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, Washington paid sick leave, an incentive and recognition program (all benefits are based on eligibility).

Responsibilities:

Day-to-Day HR Operations:

Act as the primary point of contact for routine employee inquiries regarding policies, procedures, and workplace concerns.

Onboarding & Offboarding:

Coordinate end-to-end onboarding for incoming employees???including orientation, documentation, systems setup, and compliance tracking. Facilitate offboarding processes and exit logistics as needed. ...

Benefits & Payroll Support:

Serve as liaison with payroll and benefits providers. Process status changes, monitor leave-of-absence requests, and support routine weekly payroll inputs.

Employee Relations:

Provide initial intake and guidance on lower-level employee relations issues, escalating complex matters to HR Leadership as appropriate.

Recruitment Assistance:

Support active recruitment drives by screening resumes, scheduling candidate interviews, and communicating with hiring managers during peak hiring phases.

HRIS & Compliance:

Maintain accurate employee files in HRIS, ensuring compliance with state and federal employment regulations.

Working hours:

7:30 AM

• 6:00

PM Skills:

Prior experience step-ins, short-term contract roles, or coverage assignments is preferred.

Education:

Bachelors Experience:

1-4 years

Qualifications:

Experience:

3???5+ years of progressive HR Generalist experience.

Technical Skills:

Proficiency with modern HRIS software and Microsoft Office / Google Workspace.

Adaptability:

Demonstrated ability to quickly learn existing workflows, jump into ongoing projects, and build rapport with cross-functional teams immediately.

Knowledge:

Sound working knowledge of local, state, and federal labor laws and standard HR best practices.

Communication:

Good interpersonal skills, clear verbal and written communication, and high emotional intelligence.

Discretion:

High standards of ethics and confidentiality when handling sensitive employee records and topics. online Spherion has helped thousands of people just like you find work happiness! Our experienced staff will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temp-to-perm or direct hire opportunities, no one works harder for you than Spherion.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status. At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact Callcenter@spherion.com. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility). Show more

key responsibilities

Day-to-Day HR Operations:

Act as the primary point of contact for routine employee inquiries regarding policies, procedures, and workplace concerns.

Onboarding & Offboarding:

Coordinate end-to-end onboarding for incoming employees???including orientation, documentation, systems setup, and compliance tracking. Facilitate offboarding processes and exit logistics as needed.

Benefits & Payroll Support:

Serve as liaison with payroll and benefits providers. Process status changes, monitor leave-of-absence requests, and support routine weekly payroll inputs.

Employee Relations:

Provide initial intake and guidance on lower-level employee relations issues, escalating complex matters to HR Leadership as appropriate.

Recruitment Assistance:

Support active recruitment drives by screening resumes, scheduling candidate interviews, and communicating with hiring managers during peak hiring phases.

HRIS & Compliance:

Maintain accurate employee files in HRIS, ensuring compliance with state and federal employment regulations. experience 1-4 years skills Prior experience step-ins, short-term contract roles, or coverage assignments is preferred. qualifications

Experience:

3???5+ years of progressive HR Generalist experience.

Technical Skills:

Proficiency with modern HRIS software and Microsoft Office / Google Workspace.

Adaptability:

Demonstrated ability to quickly learn existing workflows, jump into ongoing projects, and build rapport with cross-functional teams immediately.

Knowledge:

Sound working knowledge of local, state, and federal labor laws and standard HR best practices.

Communication:

Good interpersonal skills, clear verbal and written communication, and high emotional intelligence.

Discretion:

High standards of ethics and confidentiality when handling sensitive employee records and topics. education Bachelors share this job.

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