United Grain Corporation is hiring: Sr. HR Generalist in Portland

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Compensation:$81,732 – $123,000 base salary + bonus

Grow Your HR Career with United Grain

We're seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Sr. HR Generalist to join our close-knit HR team of three in Vancouver, Washington. This is a rare opportunity to step into a role with immediate ownership of recruiting, payroll, and HR systems — while being developed as thefuture successor to our Vice President of Human Resources.

Our employees are our most valuable asset. We take pride in our culture of reliability, teamwork, and community, and we’re looking for an HR professional who shares these values and is ready to make a lasting impact.

What You’ll Do

Recruiting Strategy Development & Onboarding Ownership (50%)

• Lead corporate and field recruiting efforts across multiple states, including rural and hard-to-fill roles.
• Develop proactive pipelines and creative sourcing strategies to shorten time-to-fill (targeting 45 days or less).
• Partner with universities, trade schools, and local communities to build long-term talent channels.
• Create and document UGC’s first formal recruiting strategy & processes.
• Prepare bi-weekly payroll processing through Paycom, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Manage the specializedunion payroll process (PMA)with precision and attention to detail.
• Responsible for benefits administration, deferred comp, and 401k processes.
• Advance UGC’s digitization goals by streamlining Paycom workflows and automations.

Strategic HR Partnership & Growth (10%)

• Support succession planning, employee development, and organizational effectiveness initiatives.
• Provide compliance oversight as a federal contractor, including affirmative action reporting.
• Partner with leaders on HR policies, employee relations, and best practices.
• Build trusted relationships across the organization while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Accounting, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• SHRM-CP/SCP certification preferred but not required.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive HR Generalist experience, with demonstrated expertise in recruiting, onboarding, payroll, and benefits administration.
• Strong technical aptitude with HRIS/payroll systems (Paycom experience a plus).
• Experience designing and improving recruiting processes.
• High level of accuracy, organizational skills, and follow-through.
• Ability to thrive in an autonomous, results-driven culture with flexibility for a 24/7 operation.

United Grain offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including:

• Medical, Dental (with orthodontia), and Vision coverage
• Life / AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance(employer-paid)
• 401(k) with a generous company match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off, including community volunteer time and holiday pay
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discounts
• Wellness Program
• Recognition Programs
• An inclusive, team-oriented, family-friendly culture

About United Grain

For more than 55 years, United Grain has ensured success for all by uniting our producers, suppliers, and customers to nourish the world safely and reliably. As the premier bulk grain exporter and supply chain management company, we deliver high-quality products to global customers, backed by superior service from our headquarters in Vancouver, Washington. Our Vancouver Export Terminal boasts the largest storage capacity on the U.S. West Coast, with additional grain terminals across Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, and the Dakotas. We pride ourselves on the relationships we've forged throughout the years, which help ensure unwavering value for our community for decades to come. For more information, visitwww.unitedgrain.com.

Ready to take the next step in your HR career?

Apply today and be part of the future of HR leadership at United Grain:http://bit.ly/3JNqB2Q

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Human Resources
• Industries
• Wholesale Import and Export

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