Contract HR Generalist
$116,480–$158,080 year
HybridKirkland, Washington, United States
Job Summary
Execute core HR operational processes, including administering leave requests, maintaining employee records, and ensuring compliance with audits and employment laws. Coordinate employment-based immigration processes and track visa timelines while serving as the primary point of contact for employees. Build recurring and ad hoc reports to analyze workforce trends and create dashboards that enable informed leadership decisions. Serve as a functional administrator for Rippling, configuring workflows, troubleshooting system issues, and recommending enhancements. Partner with managers on employee relations, performance management, coaching, and the full employee lifecycle, including separations and disciplinary actions. Work onsite three days a week in the Kirkland office as a contract role expected to last approximately six months.
Required Qualifications
- 5–8 years of progressive Human Resources experience
- Experience supporting managers as an HR Business Partner, HR Generalist or HR Ops
- Strong knowledge of U.S. employment law and HR best practices
- Experience administering employment-based immigration programs
- Advanced experience with HRIS platforms, preferably Rippling
- Strong analytical skills with experience creating HR reports and dashboards
- Experience handling confidential employee matters with professionalism and discretion
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to prioritize multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Valid work authorization at the time of hire
- We do not provide visa sponsorship for this role
Desired Qualifications
- Experience supporting technology or high-growth startup organizations
- Experience partnering with distributed teams
- Experience supporting annual performance and compensation cycles
- Experience with HR process automation and workflow design
- Experience automating and streamlining work processes using AI or other technology
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field
- PHR or SHRM-CP certification
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