Senior Human Resources Generalist

Job title: Senior HR Generalist - for our client, Columbia Land Trust

Location: Vancouver, WA

Work Arrangement: Position is required to work onsite for the initial six-month period. After successful completion of this period, the role is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement consisting of three onsite days and two remote days per week.

Position Status: Full-time, 40 hours/week

Looking for a role where your work has real impact?

At Xenium HR, we’re on a mission to transform workplaces for the better. You’ll join a team of passionate HR, Payroll, and Benefits professionals working with small and medium-sized businesses across the Pacific Northwest. We support businesses with limited or no internal HR resources, as well as companies with internal HR staff seeking expertise and training. We’re known for building strong relationships with our clients, so we can help identify what their business really needs to transform and thrive.

What It’s Like To Work Here

Providing transformational services starts within our walls. We’re invested in creating a positive, rewarding experience with opportunities to learn, grow, advance, and shape the workplace. Xenium offers an inclusive work environment where employees can both make a difference and succeed. If you value authentic relationships, service excellence, diversity, equity, and inclusion—and want to work where everyone knows you and your name, Xenium may be the place for you.

How This Role Transforms Workplaces

• Acts as point of contact for Human Resources and serves as the liaison between the client and Xenium.
• Serves as the primary HR advisor, independently managing day-to-day HR operations and employee relations.
• Advises leaders on risk mitigation, consistency, and best practices.
• Works collaboratively with Xenium payroll provider to deliver accurate and on time payroll which includes troubleshooting, entry of hours, maintenance and auditing.
• Provides HR guidance and compliance support with minimal oversight, escalating complex or high-risk matters.
• Leads HR initiatives in partnership with Xenium team for assistance/guidance with strategic HR issues.
• Leads recruiting and hiring process and consults on selection decisions, equity, and compliance.
• Partners with leadership to refine hiring practices and improve candidate experience.
• Advises hiring managers on workforce planning, role scoping, and competitive hiring strategies.
• Schedules and conducts new hire and benefits orientations and if applicable, delivers follow up paperwork to Xenium and carriers.
• Works with the Xenium team to administer benefit plans and is the employee point of contact for benefit inquiries.
• Works with managers to ensure that all the proper documentation is in place for all aspects of HR.
• Serves as a trusted advisor in employee counseling and termination decisions, leading meetings and managing all aspects of the termination process while partnering with the Xenium team on risk and compliance considerations.
• Leads and executes HR projects such as employee handbooks, wage surveys, HR audits, engagement surveys, and performance management programs.
• Works with the Xenium team to produce appropriate leave paperwork and assists with leave tracking.
• Administers the workers’ compensation process.
• Attends relevant seminars and training workshops to keep abreast of HR best practices as well as employment law updates.
• Maintains the personnel filing system to include applicants, active and inactive employees.
• Assists the Xenium team with responding to unemployment claims and participates in hearings when needed.
• Drives and completes miscellaneous HR projects as assigned.
  
  

Who You’ll Work With

Senior HR Business Partner, Xenium Specialists, Columbia Land Trust leaders, managers and employees.

Required Experience And Skills

• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university and five to eight years of progressive HR experience, including significant employee relations responsibility; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated experience working independently and advising leaders.
• Possess excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Possess strong interpersonal, organizational, attention to detail, analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Display empathy while maintaining firm boundaries.
• Ability to work independently while developing and fostering critical interdepartmental relationships.
• Means to travel to field office (in Oregon) locations - day trips only.
  
  

Preferred Skills And Certifications

• Human Resource certification preferred.
  
  

Don’t meet every requirement? We’d still like to hear from you:

If you enjoy being part of a collaborative team, building relationships, and making a difference in workplaces, we encourage you to apply – even if you believe you don’t meet all of the requirements described. Studies have shown that individuals with marginalized identities are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every qualification in the job description. Our priority is finding the best candidate for the job, and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds. Xenium HR is an equal opportunity employer, promoting diversity and inclusion and offering a learning and team-focused environment.

Total Compensation And Salary Range

Our total rewards philosophy is centered around the whole person, including comprehensive health and financial benefits and life balance resources designed to support the passion, commitment, and energy that is vital to our team members.

Xenium HR is committed to providing a competitive compensation package. The starting salary rate for this role is $38.74-42.40/hour. The hiring team will share more details regarding compensation based on your experience and location during the interview process.

Benefits

Employer paid medical, dental, vision

FSA for health & dependent care

Life & Disability plans

Employee Assistance program

Wellness program

401k with match

Profit Sharing program

Paid time off

Paid holidays of your choice

Perks

Flexible work arrangement with autonomy and trust

Caring leadership

Quarterly massage

Tuition/educational assistance for under-grad degrees

Sabbatical and travel awards starting at 10 years

Professional development book clubs and cultural awareness & appreciation conversations

Regular training events

Peer Recognition & Reward program

Employee referral bonus

Business referral bonus

Monthly all-team meetings and team events

Community service

DEI and culture initiatives & teams

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