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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