Generalist

Williston Financial Group (WFG) is the Portland, Oregon-based parent company of several national title insurance and settlement services providers, including WFG Lender Services and WFG National Title Insurance Company. One of only six national underwriters, WFG achieved a national footprint faster than any title insurance provider in history. The WFG family of companies offers full-service title insurance and settlement services for use in residential and commercial mortgage and real estate transactions nationwide. For more information, visit Job Purpose:  Perform specialized and administrative duties in designated human resource program or regional area.  Responsible for providing high-level support in the administration of a human resources program.  Advise management on the formulation and administration of plans and policies for human resource activities.  This position spans the breadth of HR Administration to include traditional HR functions. Essential Job Functions: Engage in WFG company culture that emphasizes engagement in our 4 Cs, quality of work and high performance. Administers various human resources plans and procedures for all company personnel; assists in development and implementation of personnel policies and procedures Prepares and maintains policies and procedures manual Manages the employee life cycle process from beginning to end: prepares offer letters/agreements, coordinates the processing of new hire paperwork, background screens, onboarding new employees, enforces HR policies and practices, conducts voluntary and involuntary terminations Conducts recruitment effort for all exempt and nonexempt personnel, incuding writing and placing advertisements, drafting offers of employment and agreements, orientation Handles employee relations counseling and exit interviewing Consult with line management providing HR guidance when appropriate Establishes and maintains personnel records for all employees Participates in developing department goals, objectives and systems Communicates benefit information to employees.  Partner with benefits specialist when needed in communicating to employees, assist in reporting and changes affecting carrier invoices.  Participates in pulling information needed for various reports (annual EEO-1 Reports, Vets 100 reports, compliance testing, etc.) Recommends new approaches, policies, and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency of department and services performed. Maintains compliance with federal and state regulations concerning employment Perform research in specific areas as requested Complete special assignments as needed, such as departmental audits, acquisitions, etc. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Minimum of BA/BS degree with at least 7 years of related human resources and payroll experience (combined) required, or High School degree (or equivalent) plus 10 years of related human resources experience (combined) ADP experience preferred Excellent oral and written communication skills including confidentiality Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization, especially senior managers and other key decision makers Strong ability to multi-task, take initiative, negotiate and influence thinking Demonstrated knowledge of U.S. employment laws and payroll laws Must be a highly motivated self-starter and be able to work with a minimum of supervision  Proven skill in operation and utilization software such as MS Office products i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc. Basic Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED. Preferred Qualifications: College degree in Marketing, Finance, or Real Estate. Supervisory Responsibility: This position has no supervisory responsibilities. Work Environment: This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Physical Requirements/ADA: No unusual physical requirements. Requires no heavy lifting, and nearly all work is performed in a comfortable indoor facility. Routine deadlines; usually sufficient lead time; variance in work volume seasonal and predictable; priorities can be anticipated; some interruptions are present; travel or other inconveniences have advance notice; involves occasional exposure to demands and pressures from persons other than immediate supervisor. Job frequently requires sitting, handling objects with hands. Job occasionally requires standing, walking, reaching, talking, hearing, and lifting up to 10 lbs. Vision requirements: Ability to see information in print and/or electronically. Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: Days and hours of full –time position are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. Travel:No travel is expected for this position.