HR Specialist

Hexcel • Kent, WA

15d • $50,042 - $85,786 • Onsite

About The Position

With our strong investment in research and development and our culture of continuous improvement, Hexcel is the industry leader in the manufacturing of advance composite materials, including carbon fiber, woven reinforcements, resins, prepregs, honeycombs and additive manufactured parts. We invite you to join the Hexcel team at various manufacturing sites, sales offices and R&T centers around the globe. Become a part of the “strength within.” Hexcel is currently seeking a driven HR Specialist to join our Kent, WA team. The HR Specialist will be a key player in providing efficient HR related customer service to all employees of the facility and interface with almost every area of the operation in support of business objectives. This is an opportunity to grow into a well-rounded HR Generalist role while making a real impact on our people and culture. If you're passionate about helping others, energizing team morale, and learning every facet of HR, we want to meet you. Summary pay range: $50,042 - $85,786 annual salary. The selected individual will be responsible for but not limited to the following obligations: HR Support: Deliver reliable HR support and build strong relationships across all levels of the organization. Recruitment Assistance: Actively participate in the hourly recruitment process, including candidate pre-screening, interview coordination, and handling pre-employment procedures such as drug screenings and background checks. Policy and Benefits Administration: Help employees understand benefits and policies. Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws. HR Systems & Records: Maintain accurate employee data in Workday (HRIS) and ADP (timekeeping); ensuring accuracy and compliance. Handle HR files, job descriptions, and training records with a high degree of proficiency and attention to detail. Employment Engagement: Own the planning and execution of employee engagement activities; help coordinate employee events and meals. Communications: Ensure timely, clear communication of policies, benefits and announcements.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1-2 years of human resources experience; internship or entry-level HR experience welcome.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
• Experience with HRIS systems, preferably Workday, and timekeeping systems like ADP/eTime.
• Strong communication, organizational skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Familiarity with Workday or ADP is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver reliable HR support and build strong relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Actively participate in the hourly recruitment process, including candidate pre-screening, interview coordination, and handling pre-employment procedures such as drug screenings and background checks.
• Help employees understand benefits and policies.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Maintain accurate employee data in Workday (HRIS) and ADP (timekeeping); ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Handle HR files, job descriptions, and training records with a high degree of proficiency and attention to detail.
• Own the planning and execution of employee engagement activities; help coordinate employee events and meals.
• Ensure timely, clear communication of policies, benefits and announcements.

Benefits

• Hexcel strives to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent.
• Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
• Hexcel also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.
• The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees