Salary:
$62,000 - $74,000 annually (based on experience)
Schedule:
Full-time, Monday-Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
About Elephants
Locally owned since 1979, Elephants Delicatessen pioneered the gourmet food industry in the Pacific Northwest. Today, we operate seven Portland-metro retail locations and a thriving catering business—all focused on serving great local food made from scratch.
As a certified B Corporation, we meet higher standards of transparency, accountability, and sustainability. We believe business should be a force for good—for our people, our community, and our planet.
About the Job
We’re seeking a Bilingual HR Generalist (Spanish/English) to join our supportive and solutions-focused HR team. This role offers the chance to make a real impact across the organization and is well-suited for someone with strong technical skills, a sharp eye for detail, and the ability to collaborate across departments.
If you're a proactive and people-centered HR professional with experience in onboarding, compliance, data management, and advanced Excel reporting, we’d love to connect with you.
What You'll Do:
- Oversee onboarding and offboarding for new and returning employees, ensuring a welcoming and seamless experience
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records across multiple platforms (ADP, Toast, 7shifts)
- Conduct monthly and quarterly HRIS audits to ensure data accuracy and compliance
- Create, manage, and present Excel-based HR reports and dashboards
- Support recruiting efforts, including job postings, candidate screening, and interviews
- Assist in employee relations, policy development, and implementation
- Manage benefits administration and leave tracking; serve as a knowledgeable point of contact for employee inquiries
- Lead and maintain our company-wide employee recognition program
- Ensure confidentiality and legal compliance with all local, state, and federal employment regulations
- Partner with managers and teams across the organization to keep HR operations smooth, proactive, and people-centered
Minimum Qualifications:
- 2–4 years of direct HR experience in roles such as HR Generalist, HR Coordinator, or HRIS Specialist, with proven ability to manage core HR functions independently
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, formulas, formatting) and strong skills in Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Experience with ADP Workforce Now, 7shifts, and Toast (or similar HRIS, scheduling, and payroll platforms)
- Solid knowledge of HR compliance, onboarding, benefits administration, and leave tracking
- Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities
- Fluency in Spanish and English required
- Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Accounting, or related field (preferred)
Elephants Delicatessen is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion.
What we offer
- Paid vacation and sick time
- Medical coverage (Kaiser) with alternative care options (acupuncture, chiropractic, massage therapy, etc.)
- Mental health services and free counseling
- Dental, FSA, and 401(k) with a 4% company match after a length of service requirement
- Free financial services
- Education and career growth opportunities
- Pet insurance
- Employee raffles and product discounts
- Discounts at Adidas, Columbia Sportswear, Sketchers, Shoes for Crews, Verizon, Sprint, select B Corporations, and many more
- A commitment to community involvement, employee well-being, and environmental protection
Elephants Delicatessen provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.