HR/Payroll Coordinator (Entry-Level_Recent Graduates Encouraged to Apply)

Cannon Construction • Milton, WA

9h • Onsite

About The Position

Join Cannon – Connecting the Future At Cannon , our vision is simple: Connecting the Future . We do that by building strong teams, supporting our employees, and delivering work grounded in our core values of Safety, Quality, Integrity, and Teamwork . About Cannon Companies Cannon Companies is a nationwide utilities contractor specializing in Electrical, Telecommunications, and Power Infrastructure . Since 1985, our reputation and success have been built on a commitment to innovation, safety, and employee career growth. We strive to meet our customers' needs through efficient, high-quality project execution while remaining dedicated to environmentally responsible practices and continuous improvement across our organization. We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented HR/Payroll Coordinator to join our team in Milton, WA. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent college graduate looking to launch a career in Human Resources and Payroll Operations. This role provides hands-on experience in payroll compliance, HR coordination, employee engagement, and workforce support in a growing organization.

Requirements

• This role is ideal for someone who is: A recent college graduate or early-career professional
• Highly detail-oriented and organized
• Comfortable working with numbers, calculations, and data
• Tech-savvy and eager to learn new systems quickly
• Motivated, ambitious, and ready to grow in HR/payroll
• Aligned with Cannon's values of: Safety in everything we do, Quality in our work, Integrity in how we operate, Teamwork in how we succeed together
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to handle confidential employee and payroll information with professionalism

Nice To Haves

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred
• No payroll experience is required - Cannon is committed to training the right candidate with the drive to learn and grow.

Responsibilities

• Assist with certified payroll processing and compliance documentation
• Serve as backup support for payroll processing as needed
• Calculate and track fringe benefits
• Support payroll-related billing, including equipment entries
• Learn and work within compliance systems such as EMARS, LCP Tracker , and other HR/payroll platforms
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee documentation, including: Driver's licenses, Certifications, Medical DOT cards
• Support driver qualification files and compliance requirements
• Coordinate scheduling for DOT physical exams and other required appointments
• Schedule interviews and assist with hiring logistics
• Support onboarding preparation and employee communication
• Coordinate employee badging/access requirements for job sites (JBLM, Comcast, etc.)
• Support employee engagement initiatives that strengthen teamwork and culture
• Assist with quarterly company newsletters and internal communications
• Prepare monthly HR statistics and workforce reports
• Coordinate quarterly random drug testing programs

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Company-paid long-term disability and life insurance
• Paid Time Off accrued per hour worked
• Paid Holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree