Our Mission

SIFF is a Seattle-based 501(c)(3) arts nonprofit dedicated to the creation of vibrant experiences and spaces that champion film discovery and arts education.

At SIFF We Value… Partnership, Sustainability, Curiosity, Inclusion, Courage

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice

SIFF is committed to being an anti-racist and anti-oppression organization. We strive to provide an environment that encourages inclusive experiences for all our audiences, volunteers, artists, staff, and greater community. To create inclusivity and belonging, SIFF expects everyone participating in our events to uphold and embrace this commitment.

About The Position

The Human Resources Generalist provides broad HR support across the employee lifecycle and works collaboratively with leadership and staff to ensure effective HR operations. This mid-level role supports recruiting and hiring, benefits administration, employee relations, compliance, and market research to inform compensation and HR best practices.

Department: Administration

Reports to: Director of Admin

Status: Full-Time, Non-exempt

Location: Seattle, WA

Work Schedule: Hybrid

Salary Range: $64,000 - $70,000

Work Environment: SIFF requires employees reside and complete work duties within Washington State. This is a hybrid work role with a minimum of 2 days in office located at our admin offices.

Benefits And Expectations

This is a full-time FLSA overtime non-exempt position
Sick leave
Vacation PTO scaling with tenure
Paid holidays
Access to discounts and passes to some SIFF programming and events hosted by neighboring Arts organizations

Primary Responsibilities

Recruiting & Hiring

Lead or support the full recruitment cycle, including drafting job descriptions, posting positions, screening applicants, coordinating interviews, and extending offers
Support onboarding and offboarding processes
Partner with program managers to identify staffing needs and develop strategies to attract mission-aligned candidates
Maintain applicant tracking system and related recruitment records

Benefits & HR Administration

Administer employee benefits programs, including health, dental, vision
Serve as primary contact for employee benefits questions and manage open enrollment and qualifying life events
Ensure accurate employee records and HRIS data integrity
Manage vendor and contract administration, including higher-level coordination, renewals, and payments

Employee Relations & Compliance

Serve as a trusted resource for employees’ questions and concerns
Support performance management processes and provide guidance on policies and procedures
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and nonprofit requirements

Market Research

Conduct market research on salary and benefits trends to support equitable and competitive compensation practices within the nonprofit sector
Assist in reviewing and updating compensation structures and salary bands using nonprofit benchmarking data
Support annual goal setting & review processes

HR Projects & Continuous Improvement

Lead or support HR-related projects such as HRIS implementation or upgrades, policy handbook revisions, benefits transitions, engagement surveys, and process improvements
Analyze HR data and employee feedback to recommend improvements to policies, workflows, and systems

General HR & Admin Operations

Maintain HR metrics, reports, and dashboards to inform decision-making
Create, maintain and update organizational policies and SOPs, including the employee handbook and internal protocols
Support general office admin functions as necessary
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
3–5 years of HR experience, including recruiting, benefits administration, and HR operations (nonprofit experience preferred)
Experience managing or contributing to HR-related projects
Strong knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices
Strong organizational and project management skills with attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Desired

HR certification (PHR, SHRM-CP, or similar)
Experience conducting compensation or market research analysis
Experience with HRIS implementation or system optimization
Payroll experience

TO BE CONSIDERED

Please apply to this job posting directly at siff.net in PDF format
Attach your resume and cover letter detailing all relevant professional and lived experience to the role

AAP/EEO Statement

SIFF provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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