Senior Hr Generalist

Location: Salem, OR - onsite for our client, Pioneer Trust Bank - the position works in-office with the option for occasional remote work.

Position Status: Full-time

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 Pioneer Trust Bank and Xenium.
• Acts as a resource for employees in all different aspects of HR.
• May support Xenium payroll provider and internal Pioneer Trust Bank Accounting team in delivering accurate and on time payroll which includes troubleshooting, timekeeping, maintenance, and auditing.
• In conjunction with the Strategic HR Business Partner, provides Human Resource guidance and compliance to Pioneer Trust Bank.
• 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, including employee complaints and investigations.
• Will provide and support with benefit and 401k administration.
• Benefits: annual renewal process with outside vendor/broker in partnership with Xenium, point of contact for Health, Dental, Life, FSA, Cobra, Leave
• 401k administration: distributions, semi-monthly contributions, quarterly updates with broker, annual notices, annual data compliance testing, annual employee meeting
• 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 Handbook updates, Job Descriptions, Wage Surveys, HR Audits, Employee Satisfaction Surveys, Performance Management Programs, Trainings and other client company objectives.
• Manages full cycle recruiting including posting all jobs via the ATS, screening applicants, pre-employment screening, and making offers to applicants.
• Manages onboarding for all new hires including staff introductions, training schedule coordination for week one with manager and 30 day onboarding check in.
• Coordinates and facilitates annual all employee benefits meetings for open enrollment with representatives from insurance companies.
• Assists with tracking on-time performance reviews. Reviews incoming performance reviews for completeness and obtains appropriate signatures.
• Works with the Xenium team to produce the appropriate leave paperwork and tracks all leaves for employees.
• Administers the workers’ compensation process including completing the annual audit.
• Maintains the personnel filing system to include applicants, active and inactive employees.
• Responds to all unemployment claims and participates in hearings when needed.
• Drives and completes miscellaneous HR projects as assigned.
• Regularly exhibits leadership behaviors consistent with the Xenium Promise (Developing self personally and professionally, communicating authentically, directly and in a timely manner, leading by example and taking responsibility for the results of my words and actions, and extending trust and respect in all workplace interactions).

Who you’ll work with:

HR Business Partner, Xenium Specialists, Pioneer Trust Bank management and employees

Required experience and skills:

• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university, or five to eight years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• 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.

Preferred skills and certifications:

• SHRM or PHR certification

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 for this role ranges from $38.00-42.00/hour based on skills/knowledge, years of experience, and ensuring pay equity within the organization. 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

½ day Fridays in summer

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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