Location
Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area
Salary
Not specified
Type
fulltime
Posted
Today
Job Description
Are you ready to join the winning team? At Gills Point S, our team has a common goal of providing exceptional service to our customers, while also ensuring that each employee feels valued, respected, and engaged in contributing to the success. With our strong reputation for family values and operational ethics, we are eager to add more team members who want to grow with us.
The HR Specialist is responsible for all onboarding and offboarding tasks as outlined in our process, managing employee data in the HRIS system, and contributing to internal HR communications. This position serves as a back-up to both recruiting and payroll functions and will manage cross-functional HR projects as needed. The specialist collaborates with various departments to ensure HR policies and procedures are implemented consistently and effectively.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
(This is a representative list of the general duties the position may be asked to perform and is not intended to be all-inclusive.)
Recruiting Assistance:
- Support job postings, candidate screening, interview coordination, and onboarding processes
- Maintain applicant tracking records and ensure a smooth candidate experience
- Coordinate pre-employment checks such as references, background checks, and drug screens
- Partner with HRBP to draft offer letters
Onboarding and Offboarding:
- Complete all pre-hire and onboarding tasks, including background checks, paperwork/data entry, and administrative tasks for new hires
- Facilitate new hire and benefits orientations
- Manage all administrative tasks related to offboarding employees, including exit interviews
- Manage and coordinate employee apparel, including ordering and distribution
- Coordinate ordering of business cards for new hires and existing employees as needed
General HR \& Payroll Support:
- Serve as a point of contact for employee inquiries and questions
- Manage employee change requests and ensure HRIS data accuracy
- Assist with HR communications, including the HR newsletter
- Develop and create standard and ad hoc employee reports as requested
- Provide support for HR projects as needed
- Serve as backup support for payroll processing to ensure continuity and accuracy
- Set up and maintain employee garnishments, including child support orders, ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and deadlines
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Experience:
- Minimum of 1–3 years of experience in HR
- Experience with payroll systems and HRIS platforms preferred
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field prefered
Skills:
- Strong attention to detail with a focus on data integrity and compliance
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Ability to handle confidential information with integrity and professionalism
REPORTS TO: HR Services Manager
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