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HR Generalist

Robert Half Office Team

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Compensation
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Location
Renton, WA
Schedule
Contract / Temporary
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The HR Generalist will support a mission-driven organization in Renton through a long-term contract assignment. The role contributes to recruiting coordination, employee support, onboarding, employee relations, benefits communication, performance review administration, and day-to-day HR operations. The ideal candidate is service-oriented, communicates professionally, and is comfortable supporting office and field-based teams in a community-focused environment.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Human Resources SupportRecruiting CoordinationOnboardingEmployee RelationsBenefits AdministrationCompensation PracticesCompliancePersonnel File MaintenanceHR Policy SupportEmployee Performance ProcessesMicrosoft OfficePaycomSafety SoftwareProfessional CommunicationAdaptability

Qualifications

Multiple HR Functions Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
401(k) Match

Full job description

Description We are looking for an HR Generalist to support a mission-driven organization in Renton, Washington through a Long-term Contract assignment. This role will contribute to a broad range of human resources activities, including hiring coordination, employee support, onboarding, and day-to-day HR operations. The ideal candidate brings a service-oriented mindset, communicates with professionalism, and is comfortable assisting both office and field-based teams. This opportunity is well suited for someone who values community impact and enjoys working across multiple HR functions.

Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate recruitment activities for administrative and construction-related positions, including interview scheduling, candidate communication, and hiring logistics.

  • Prepare employment documentation such as offer letters and onboarding materials, and help organize a smooth first-day experience for new hires.

  • Provide day-to-day HR administrative support by responding to employee questions and directing routine inquiries to the appropriate resources.

  • Assist with employee relations efforts by maintaining positive communication, supporting engagement initiatives, and helping departments address HR-related needs.

  • Support the performance review process through scheduling, document preparation, and participation in meetings in a non-decision-making capacity when needed.

  • Explain available benefit programs to employees and new hires, and help communicate compensation details associated with posted positions.

  • Maintain accurate personnel records and help ensure HR documentation is organized and compliant with company practices.

  • Offer general support across the HR team, including use of systems such as Paycom, safety-related software, and Microsoft Office tools as needed. Requirements • Experience supporting multiple human resources functions, such as recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, benefits, and HR administration.

  • Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with employees, candidates, and internal stakeholders at all levels.

  • Working knowledge of topics such as benefits administration, compensation practices, compliance, personnel file maintenance, and HR policy support.

  • Familiarity with recruitment coordination tasks, including sourcing support, interview scheduling, offer preparation, and onboarding for new employees.

  • Capacity to assist with employee performance processes and respond to general employee relations matters with sound judgment and professionalism.

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office; prior exposure to HRIS platforms such as Paycom and safety software is helpful but not required.

  • Positive, adaptable approach and interest in contributing to a nonprofit or community-focused environment. TalentMatch®

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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How this job compares

Set against the 446 open HR Generalist jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 7, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • US median$72–97K/yr172 salary ranges
  • US median$26–31/hr52 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 446 open HR Generalist jobs across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most across the US
Experience
HR Generalist postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 2 to 5 years (344 postings).
Education
127 of the 446 open HR Generalist jobs (28%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 7, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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