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HR Generalist

Squaxin Island Tribe
Full-time
On-site
Shelton, Washington, United States
HR Professional
Full-time
Description

Department: Human Resources      

Reports To: Director of Human Resources, Astrid Poste     

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt     

TS Range: 7/8 ($26.38)

Opening Date: January 16th, 2026

Closing Date: January 30th, 2026 

SUMMARY: The Human Resources Generalist coordinates and implements services, policies and programs through Human Resources staff; reports to the HR Director, assists as appropriate on HR issues.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

  • Aid the Human Resources Director in a wide range of HR to support the department 
  • Works directly with team to facilitate summer youth employment. 
  • Cross trains to assist in covering in recruitment and new hire process.
  • Supports team in the financial processes for the department including in part: processing paperwork to cover expenditure, preparing and monitoring the budget, preparing budget modifications as needed, etc.
  • Cross train in benefit enrollment; also, the processing of FMLA: the law, tracking, with short-and long-term disability and worker’s comp.
  • FLSA Law and how it applies in Indian Country
  • Trains in Paylocity and other department systems to maintain compliance and consistency
  • Assist with the preparations and hosting at HR hosted functions, i.e. Staff Summer Picnic, Appreciation Dinner, Fall Potluck, etc.

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SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: There are no supervisory responsibilities with this position.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must be proficient in Word, Access, and Excel and type a minimum of 45 words per minute. Must be able to proofread your own work for errors and have an eye for detail and accuracy. The interview will include a skills test.

The successful applicant must: have the relevant skills and abilities to successfully complete the duties of this position including:

  • Be able to maintain complete confidentiality Be able to accept and respond to management direction.      
  • Be able to prioritize and plan work activities and meet challenges with resourcefulness. 
  • Be able to meet deadlines.      
  • Treat others with respect and consideration (within and outside the organization) regardless of their status or position; and 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:   Associate of Arts Degree in Human Resources or Business Administration and 3 years’ business/staffing/clerical relevant experience with increasing responsibilities; OR High School Diploma/GED and 5 years’ experience in a business/staffing/clerical related field with increasing responsibilities. THRP, PHR or SPHR certification required within one year of starting position.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. 

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage and to draw and interpret bar graphs.  

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit; reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee may regularly be required to lift up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally life and/or move up to 50 pounds. This position also requires close vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environmental characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level for this position is generally moderate. 

DRUG FREE WORKPLACE: The successful candidate will be required to have a urinalysis for drug and alcohol screening in accordance with the Tribe’s Drug Free Workplace Policy.

INDIAN PREFERENCE: Indian Preference will be exercised in the hiring of this position in accordance with the Tribe’s Personnel Policies.

CONTACT: Human Resources Department (360) 426-9781 

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