HR Generalist - Xenium HR

Location: Vancouver, WA - onsite for our client, Columbia Land Trust 

Columbia Land Trust - (https://www.columbialandtrust.org/) conserves and cares for the Northwest places —the places that provide all of us well-being and an unrivaled quality of life. Columbia Land Trust is committed to being good stewards, neighbors, and community members. Land conservation can bring people together. We all value land, water, and wildlife (though not always in the same way).

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.
• Acts as a resource for employees in all different aspects of HR.
• Works collaboratively with Xenium payroll provider to deliver accurate and on time payroll which includes troubleshooting, entry of hours, maintenance and auditing.
• In conjunction with the Senior HR Business Partner, provides Human Resource guidance and compliance to client.
• Responds to HR questions from managers and employees as well as providing disciplinary and coaching support. Utilizes Xenium team for assistance/guidance with technical and strategic HR issues.
• Collaborates with hiring managers to manage the end-to-end recruitment process, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Conducts qualitative reviews of resumes and applications to identify top candidates that meet the requirements of the position.
• Utilizes applicant tracking systems to manage candidate workflow and maintains accurate recruitment records.
• Coordinates and facilitates hiring panel kick-off meetings and selection meetings, ensuring alignment with hiring objectives and timelines.
• Develops and maintains relationships with external recruitment agencies and other talent sourcing partners to support recruitment efforts.
• Provides guidance and support to hiring managers on best practices for candidate evaluation and selection.
• Assists in the development of job descriptions and job advertisements to attract qualified candidates.
• Stays current with recruiting trends and best practices to continually improve recruitment processes and outcomes.
• 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.
• Participates in employee counseling and termination meetings as appropriate; coordinates all aspects of terminations in conjunction with the Xenium team.
• Works with the Xenium team in implementing HR project deliverables to include: Employee Handbooks, Job Descriptions, Wage Surveys, HR Audits, Employee Satisfaction Surveys, Performance Management Programs, Trainings and other client company objectives.
• Manages performance review process to include filing and tracking of review forms. Reviews incoming performance reviews for completeness. 
• Works with the Xenium team to produce appropriate leave paperwork and assists with leave tracking.
• Administers the workers’ compensation process.
• Participates in the client meetings to discuss HR related assigned topics as needed.
• 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 employees

Required experience and skills:

• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university and two to three years of related experience and training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 
• Ability to provide exceptional customer service and work independently.
• 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 range for this role is $64,743 - $71,303 per year. 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

Discounts on Stoller wine

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