Human Resources Generalist, Payroll & Benefits Focus

Northwest Respiratory Services is seeking an experienced HR professional to join our team as an HR Generalist. This role will focus primarily on payroll processing, benefits administration, and leave management, while also supporting compensation initiatives. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, compliance-driven, and able to balance accuracy with employee support.

Key Responsibilities

• Payroll Processing: Manage bi-weekly payroll cycles with accuracy and timeliness. Ensure proper calculation of benefits deductions and perform carrier connection audits. Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.

• Benefits Administration: Serve as primary contact for benefits-related questions and issue resolution. Lead annual open enrollment, including employee communication and system updates.

• FMLA & Leave of Absence: Administer FMLA and other leave programs in compliance with regulations. Track leave requests, approvals, and return-to-work processes. Provide guidance to employees and managers on leave policies.

• Compensation & Salary Surveys: Conduct salary surveys to benchmark market competitiveness. Support compensation planning and pay equity initiatives

• Compliance & Reporting: Assist with annual state and federal reports, affirmative action plans, and audits. Update benefits, process terminations, final checks, and manage COBRA.

Top Candidates Will Have:

• 1+ years with multi-site environment experience
• Payroll & Benefits Administration Experience
• Proven success with consistency in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to multi-task and communicate effectively and efficiently

Requirements:

• High School diploma or general education degree
• 3+ years of Human Resource experience
• Knowledge of HRIS systems
• Up to date on employment laws and regulations

We look forward to seeing your application and the opportunity to speak with you further!

Northwest Respiratory Services is a privately held, regional leader in the respiratory product and service industry.  We proudly serve patients in their own homes, assisted living facilities, skilled nursing facilities, and veterans receiving care from the VA Hospital.  Since 1976, we have been a trusted partner, dedicated to the highest standard of care at the best possible value.

Northwest Respiratory Services is an EO Employer - M/F/Vets/Disabled