Senior Human Resources Generalist

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Position Close Date: May 9, 2025

The PUYALLUP TRIBAL HEALTH AUTHORITY, located in Tacoma, Washington is seeking a Sr. Human Resources Generalist to support a wide range of HR functions, with specialized responsibilities in HRIS management, benefits administration, and leave coordination. This role also provides backup support for core HR functions and provides professional level support to the department and PTHA employees.

"It is the mission of the Puyallup Tribal Health Authority to provide quality healthcare and promote wellness in a culturally appropriate manner."

We offer an outstanding workplace, competitive market based salary, and benefits packages including:

• Monday - Friday schedule
• Medical/Dental/Vision benefits - monthly premiums paid 100% for employees
• 18+ annual paid holidays
• Generous paid sick and vacation accruals
• 401(k) with annual profit sharing
• Life & AD&D insurance coverage
• PTHA is an approved loan repayment site for various programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Excellent work/home life balance

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Oversee the day-to-day administration, maintenance, and optimization of the HRIS.
• Lead system enhancements and troubleshoot HRIS issues in collaboration with HR team members (as needed), IT or vendors. Identify opportunities to enhance workflows and system utilization.
• Generate regular and as needed HR reports for management.
• Serve as point of contact for HRIS-related inquiries.
• Provide user support and guidance on the system and develop/deliver HRIS training as needed.
• Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and confidentiality in HR systems.
• Maintain user access and security roles to protect sensitive employee information.
• Responsible for routine employee leave administration (i.e. FML and other leaves): leave intake and tracking, documentation, compliance, communication/coordination and return to work process.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employees and managers regarding leave-related questions and processes.
• Responsible for routine workplace modification administration: facilitate the interactive process, documentation, tracking, compliance, communication/coordinator and follow up. Maintain thorough, accurate, and confidential documentation of all workplace modification requests, decisions, and communications between employees, managers, and healthcare providers to assess and implement workplace modifications.
• Serve as a point of contact for routine employee benefit inquiries and assist with enrollments.
• Support annual benefits open enrollment and assist in benefits communication initiatives.
• Maintain accurate records and coordinate with payroll and benefits vendors as needed.
• Respond to Unemployment Insurance information requests by requested deadline. Participate in hearings when requested.
• Responsible for routine workplace injury administration: claims intake and processing, case management and communication/coordination.
• Assist with full-cycle recruitment, including job postings, resume screening, interviews, and offers for assigned recruitments.
• Assist in policy development and ensure compliance with labor laws and PTHA policies.
• Participate in HR projects and process improvement initiatives.
• Participate in the HR department compliance with AAAHC and other accreditations and regulatory items.
• Monitor and address issues within scope of responsibility, escalating matters as appropriate to ensure compliance, risk mitigation, and effective resolution.
• Provide backup coverage for other HR functions as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or related field and five (5) years of progressive HR experience -OR- Associate's Degree and seven (7) years of progressive HR experience -OR- HS Diploma/ GED and ten (10) years of progressive HR experience.
• Extensive experience using HRIS software.
• Knowledge of federal regulations relating to employment law.
• Experience working in a healthcare environment preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office programs such as Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.

Salary Description

$76,523.20 - $97,032.00 per year