Kitsap Mental Health Services Careers

Full-Time HR Generalist

Hiring Range: $24.94 – $30.55 Per Hour

Benefits: 

• Comprehensive and generous health, dental and vision benefits
• Up to 19 days of PTO, 2 mental health days and 10 paid holidays your first year (pro-rated for part-time)
• Company paid short-term disability, long-term disability and life insurance
• Student loan payment assistance and extensive training
• An incredible team approach that is dynamic and collaborative

Join Kitsap Mental Health Services (KMHS) as a Human Resources Generalist and be part of a mission-driven team that values empowerment, quality, and professional growth. You’ll support HR operations, recruitment, benefits administration, and employee engagement initiatives. If you are a detail-oriented HR professional passionate about creating an efficient and employee-focused workplace, apply today!

About KMHS:

Kitsap Mental Health Services is a nonprofit organization that provides comprehensive behavioral health services to children, adults, and families. We serve over 5,600 clients each year through our inpatient, outpatient, and residential programs. Our team of more than 600 compassionate professionals is committed to offering hope and healing to those in need. At KMHS, we believe that recovery is possible and are dedicated to helping individuals achieve it daily.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Serve as the first point of contact for HR inquiries, answering frequently asked questions and directing more complex issues to appropriate staff.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date human resource files, records, and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements by reviewing and maintaining I-9 files.
• Assist with new employee ID badges, employee transportation program coordination, and HRIS updates.
• Process terminations, conduct exit communications, and complete verifications of employment.
• Collaborate with the recruitment team to review applications, schedule interviews, and coordinate hiring activities.
• Support the agency’s sabbatical program by tracking employee eligibility and approvals.
• Complete Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and HRSA loan forgiveness verifications.
• Assist with benefit enrollment, tracking qualifying events, and communicating benefit changes.
• Manage benefit adjustments and coordinate with payroll for accurate deductions.
• Work with Archbright on worker’s compensation claims, maintain OSHA logs, and compile injury statistics.
• Conduct training on worker’s compensation and benefits enrollment.
• Support the tracking and documentation of employee leave, including re-certifications and return-to-work statuses.
• Represent the HR department at KMHS events and functions.
• Support HR training initiatives and provide departmental support as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

EDUCATION: High School Diploma or GED

EXPERIENCE: Experienced (minimum 2 years of job-related experience)

At least two years of training experience.
Experience with employee benefits and worker’s compensation claims

Preferred Qualifications:

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree (In Human Resources, Training and Development or Related Field)

EXPERIENCE: Intermediate (minimum 3 years of job-related experience). Experience with benefit reporting ACA, NDT, CMS Part D. Experience with UKG, and presenting training to groups.

Our recruitment processes are designed to prevent discrimination against our people regardless of gender identity or orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, citizenship, or any aspect which makes someone unique.