Entry level human resources generalist Jobs in Salem, OR

Human Resources Generalist

Job Category: Administration Requisition Number: HUMAN002242

Posted: April 16, 2026

Full-Time

Hybrid

Salary: $65,000 USD per year

Location: Salem, OR, USA

Description

Make a Meaningful Impact Every Day

At GT Independence, people are at the heart of everything we do. If you thrive in a collaborative environment, love what you do, and are eager to grow, you're in the right place. Discover a career where your work genuinely improves lives and supports a mission that matters.

Our Mission

To help people live a life of their choosing, regardless of age or ability.

GT Independence has earned multiple awards for being an exceptional workplace, including being named a 2026 National "Best and Brightest Companies to Work For." We are also proudly certified as a Great Place to Work for 2026/2027 a distinction reserved for top employers committed to outstanding employee experiences.

Under the general direction of a Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP), the Human Resources Generalist provides daily HR employee relations, training, and administrative functions in supporting leaders and managers in assigned Client Delivery Group and assist in strategy and development as appropriate.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Employee Relations/Compliance
• Intake employee complaints and completes investigations according to industry best practices
• Assist in the collection of employee records in preparation for investigations, administrative proceedings, and/or litigation
• Schedule, coordinate, attend, and record meetings as required by HR Business Partners
• Coordinate with Collective Bargaining Unit and representatives in pursuit of common goals
• Training
• Facilitate established training sessions
• Maintain training records
• Manage employee movement in Learning Management System (LMS)
• Create content to support learning goals and objectives
• Administration
• Creates and maintain employee records across systems
• Routes physical, electronic, and voice mail to designated locations
• Assist in the preparation of standing and ad-hoc reports following established procedures
• Correspond with employees and support HR Generalists and Business Partners in addressing concerns as appropriate
• Manages daily facility operations including inventory, coordinating maintenance and vendors, assisting in safety matters as allowable and ensuring overall operational readiness
• Support projects assigned to Human Resources
• Other
• Other reasonable duties as assigned

Requirements

• Education/Formal Training
• Bachelor's degree required
• At least 7 years of relevant experience accepted in lieu of degree
• Human Resources certification highly preferred
• Experience
• At least 4 years of progressively responsible HR experience and familiarity with recordkeeping, understanding and explaining personnel policies, and/or employee training preferred
• Experience supporting Collective Bargaining Units is highly desirable
• Physical
• Ability to work onsite in standard office environment and lift up 10 pounds frequently, up to 25 pounds regularly, and 50 pounds occasionally
• Frequent walking of 10 minutes or less
• Frequent standing of more than 10 minutes but less than 60 minutes
• Frequent speaking of more than 10 minutes but less than 60 minutes
• Frequent use of standard office equipment including: Computer, Headset, Cellular Phone, Web Camera, Keyboard, Mouse, Electronic Access Devices
• Ability to create, read, review, and analyze written and electronic records

All colleagues are expected to maintain confidentiality standards and uphold the mission, vision, and values of GT Independence. Our Human Resources team is driven by trust, autonomy, andyesfun. We believe great teams come from people who are intrinsically motivated, empowered, and valued. We respect each other, we care about the work we do, and we succeed because we work with purpose.

We value excellence, but we won't micromanage to achieve it. If you are self-motivated, we give you the space and support to grow and thrive. Team members enjoy flexible paid time off, competitive wages & benefits, and meaningful opportunities for professional growth.

Grow your career with us. Grow your impact with us.

What Culture & Belonging Means at GT: Bring Your Authentic Self To Work

GT is committed to being a welcoming and inclusive community. We aspire for all staff to feel comfortable bringing their full, authentic selves to work. We want people to feel valued and have a sense of belonging. GT strives to create a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We recognize that our diversity makes us stronger. It also drives innovation and ultimately helps us achieve our mission of self-determination.

Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.