HR Generalist (3-5 Years Experience)

We’re looking for an HR Generalist who is ready to provide comprehensive support across all core HR functions within our People Operations department through hands-on work supporting our team. At Commerce Architects, we’ve spent 16 years building complex solutions for industry-leading companies, and we’re looking for an HR professional who can help us manage our human resources needs while developing expertise that sets them apart.

About the Role

As an HR Generalist focusing on HR functions, you’ll implement HR processes and contribute to maintaining a positive employee experience in a growing organization.  Reporting to the Director of People Operations, you’ll work autonomously on complex HR tasks, ensuring quality through strong attention to detail and clear documentation.  You’ll collaborate with leadership to deliver high-quality HR solutions, adapting to different business needs as our company evolves, all while focusing on supporting our team.  This is a part-time position requiring approximately 30 hours per week, with flexibility to accommodate occasional additional hours during busy periods. No travel is required.

Key Responsibilities

• HR Operations: Manage HRIS, maintain personnel files, and ensure data accuracy

• Recruitment: Execute full-cycle recruitment from job postings to offer extensions

• Onboarding/Offboarding: Participate in new hire processes, coordinate system access, and perform exit interviews

• Benefits & Compensation: Administer benefits programs, process payroll, and manage leave tracking

• Employee Relations: Handle basic issues, maintain case documentation, and process HR communications

• Compliance: Monitor labor laws, update policies, and maintain required documentation

• Data & Analytics: Maintain HR data, run reports, and track metrics

• Performance Management: Administer review processes and support managers in performance discussions

• DEIB: Support the development of our DEIB program, Implement inclusive hiring practices and track relevant metrics

• Immigration: Support visa processes and maintain compliance with requirements

Your Growth Path

As an HR professional with solid experience in this role, you'll be able to apply your knowledge while continuing to:

• Lead HR initiatives and introduce effective practices to our growing organization

• Take ownership of HR program implementation with increasing complexity

• Contribute to our HR strategy and policy based on your growing expertise

• Help build and refine our HR infrastructure as we grow

• Develop relationships with external vendors and partners

• Build your leadership skills by guiding others and contributing to organizational improvements

Most importantly, you'll apply your developing judgment to make sound HR decisions, use your confidence to advocate for best practices, and use your experience to help others understand HR processes.

What You’ll Need

• 3-5 years of HR experience

• Strong foundation in HR operations and compliance

• Experience with ADP WorkforceNow or similar HRIS systems

• Knowledge of applicant tracking systems (Lever preferred)

• Familiarity with performance management systems and tools (Lattice preferred)

• Knowledge of benefits administration and leave management

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive matters

• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills

• Clear documentation and communication abilities

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field

  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship now or in the future

A Typical Day

As an HR Generalist at Commerce Architects, your day begins with checking emails and prioritizing HR tasks to support our internal teams. You might process new hire documentation for an engineer joining next week, then spend time reaching out to engineering candidates in our pipeline to keep them engaged and informed about potential opportunities. After lunch, you dive into updating the employee handbook with recent policy changes, while also responding to team members' benefits and leave questions. You check in with the recruiting team about upcoming interviews and update HR metrics in preparation for the quarterly advisory board meeting. By the end of the day, you've made meaningful progress across multiple HR areas while maintaining accurate documentation and providing excellent service to our team members. You step out a bit early for a doctor's appointment, easily making up the time later, thanks to our flexible work arrangements.

What Sets Us Apart

While other companies might offer narrowly focused HR roles, here you’ll get:

• Exposure to all aspects of HR in a growing organization

• Experience supporting individuals with diverse roles, responsibilities, and experience levels, ranging from entry-level to career veterans

• Opportunities to shape HR processes from the ground up

• Real input into policy development and implementation

• The chance to develop broad HR leadership skills

Benefits and Perks

• 100% health/dental/vision coverage (50% for dependents)

• Flexible work location and schedule

• Paid Time Off

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Profit Sharing bonus

• Professional development support

• Disability and Life insurance

• Family Leave Benefits

• Regular team events

• Recognition program

• Fitness reimbursement

• In-office game room

Our Learning Environment

We believe in:

• Hands-on experience with enterprise-level HR challenges

• Building deep HR expertise through practice

• Direct interaction with all levels of the organization

• Work-life balance

• Recognition for impact

Work Location

This HR Generalist position is a hybrid role based in our Spokane, Washington, office. You'll typically work at least 3 days in the office each week, with the remainder remote (your choice if you'd like more time in the office - we'd love that!). We value the in-person connection that happens in our Spokane location, where you'll collaborate directly with the team and be part of our in-office company culture! The role requires candidates to be based in the Spokane area (or willing to relocate - note that relocation assistance is not provided). As a People Operations team member promoting work-life balance for others, you'll also enjoy the flexible scheduling that allows you to manage personal appointments and maintain your own healthy work-life integration.

Want to learn more? Let’s Chat!

At Commerce Architects, we're looking for an HR professional who can grow with us as we continue to expand our team. Unlike our engineering roles that work directly with clients, this position is focused entirely on supporting our internal team members. 

If you're excited about building HR functions that support a thriving technology company and comfortable taking initiative in a collaborative environment, let's talk about how you can grow with us.

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Commerce Architects is an Equal Opportunity Employer and E-Verify participant. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply.