Description Sara Walker with Robert Half is offering an exciting opportunity in the education industry for an HR Generalist at our location in FAIRVIEW, Oregon. The HR Generalist will be responsible for managing leave administration, including processing, communication, liaising with payroll, staffing coordination during absences, monitoring ongoing cases, handling disputes, and maintaining confidential records. Responsibilities: • Efficiently process and approve leave requests, ensuring completeness and accuracy in accordance with company policies and federal/state leave laws. • Provide clear and comprehensive information to employees about leave entitlements, procedures, and required documentation. • Collaborate with the payroll department to ensure precise tracking and compensation during leave periods, including adjustments for partial leaves or return-to-work scenarios. • Work with managers and HR team to manage staffing levels during employee absences, including arranging for contract replacements or redistributing workloads. • Oversee ongoing leave cases, particularly long-term or intermittent leaves, to manage extensions, return-to-work processes, and compliance with applicable laws. • Address disputes or grievances related to leave requests or denials, striving to resolve issues in a fair and legal manner. • Maintain secure and private leave records, adhering to data protection regulations. • Develop, implement, and provide training sessions on leave policies and procedures, including updates or changes to leave laws and company policies. Please contact Sara Walker with Robert Half to review this position. Job Order: 03600-0013130440 Requirements • The candidate must possess a minimum of 3 years of experience in the Human Resources field. • Proficiency in executing Benefit Functions is a prerequisite for the role. • The successful applicant will be knowledgeable in Compliance, ensuring all HR policies and procedures align with regulatory requirements. • Familiarity with the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is required. • A background in the Education industry is preferred. • The applicant should demonstrate a proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion. • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential for this role. • The ability to manage multiple tasks and high-volume workload efficiently is necessary. • Proficiency in using HR software and digital tools is expected. • The candidate should show a commitment to staying informed about current HR trends and changes in employment laws. • A Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field is required. 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. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. 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. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .