HR Generalist - Human Resources

Multnomah Athletic Club is more than Portland's most legendary hub of sports and socializing. It's like a small city unto itself. Where else can you find four restaurants, three pools, a climbing gym, state-of-the-art studios and fitness suite, a complex of racquet sport courts, massage offerings, a boutique, plus a grand ballroom and variety of events spaces all in one place? To say that every employee of MAC has room to move is an understatement almost as big as MAC's 600,000 square feet of recreational possibilities.

Want a career with a future? A campus worth exploring? A one-of-a-kind community on which you can have a direct impact? MAC is all of those things and more.

The Role

The Multnomah Athletic Club is seeking an energetic HR Generalist to join our Human Resource team. This position supports a wide range of HR functions including compensation administration, benefits processing, leave coordination, and employee relations. This HR Generalist will report directly to the club's HR Director and will have a close day-to-day partnerships with the HR Business Partner and Benefits & Leave Specialist.

This role is ideal for an early-career HR professional eager to build experience across multiple disciplines in a collaborative, service-oriented environment. You'll have the opportunity to learn, grow, and contribute meaningfully to the employee experience at MAC.

What You'll Do

Compensation Support

• Assist with job description updates, evaluations, and position classifications in partnership with the HRBP
• Support compensation data collection, market surveys, and record maintenance
• Help process merit increases and support incentive program administration

• Respond to routine employee benefits inquiries with a high level of service
• Process benefit enrollments, changes, and terminations in Dayforce
• Support open enrollment planning, communications, and event logistics
• Assist with benefits audits, wellness programs, and invoice reconciliation

• Assist with leave of absence tracking, documentation, and follow-up communication
• Support accommodation-related paperwork and coordination
• Escalate complex or sensitive cases appropriately

• Serve as a first point of contact for employee concerns
• Listen actively, document issues objectively, and escalate to HRBP as needed
• Support follow-up communication and maintain strict confidentiality

• Support new hire onboarding processes including orientation, check-ins, and documentation
• Respond to employee inquiries through Zendesk and escalate as appropriate
• Assist with personnel file maintenance, reporting, and compliance processes (ACA, workers' comp, 401(k) audits)
• Contribute to employee engagement initiatives, events, and HR projects

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; or equivalent experience
• 2 years of HR or related experience (internships and administrative experience considered)
• HR certification (PHR, SHRM-CP) a plus, but not required
• Foundational understanding of HR practices and a strong desire to learn across disciplines
• High attention to detail with strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a service-oriented mindset
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and sound judgment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and willingness to learn HR systems (Dayforce experience a plus)
• Strong active listening skills and ability to navigate sensitive employee interactions professionally

• Full-time employees: Enjoy medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Facility access: Free access to our exercise room and classes, climbing gym, and pools.
• Convenience: Free parking and discounted public transportation passes.
• Retirement: Participate in our 401(k) program with an employer match.
• Well-being: Access our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for free.
• Perks: Enjoy discounts on club services and meals.