Human Resources Assistant - Benefits (Limited-Term)
About The Position
The City of Bellingham is seeking a Benefits Assistant to join our Human Resources team! This limited-term position is expected to conclude between December 31, 2026 and up to one (1) year from the date of hire. In this role, you will play a key part in delivering top-notch administrative and technical support for HR benefits services while we transition to a new HRIS System, Workday. You will help employees navigate the benefits process, ensuring accuracy in records, and supporting a range of HR functions. If you’re organized, eager to contribute to a collaborative environment, and ready to make a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you! This position performs paraprofessional, technical and advanced administrative tasks in support of the City’s Human Resources Department with a primary focus on the Benefits Division. Provides general information and facilitates access to human resources benefits services. Interprets and explains existing human resources benefits policies, procedures, and programs to employees, managers and the public. Delivers training and orientation in areas of responsibility. Maintains confidential benefits records and generates reports. Provides technical and administrative assistance in support of professional human resources benefits staff.
Requirements
- High school diploma required.
- Three years of administrative office experience.
- At least six months of experience in a human resources or related setting.
- Verification of ability to work in the United States by date of hire.
- Requires a minimum of 4 days per week on site work in the Human Resources office.
- Employment contingent upon passing a criminal background check.
Nice To Haves
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration or related field preferred.
- Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or Society of Human Resource Management Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) certification preferred.
- Experience using a Human Resources Information System (HRIS) and other similar databases preferred.
Responsibilities
- Deliver top-notch administrative and technical support for HR benefits services during a transition to a new HRIS System, Workday.
- Help employees navigate the benefits process.
- Ensure accuracy in benefits records.
- Support a range of HR functions.
- Provide general information and facilitate access to human resources benefits services.
- Interpret and explain existing human resources benefits policies, procedures, and programs to employees, managers and the public.
- Deliver training and orientation in areas of responsibility.
- Maintain confidential benefits records and generate reports.
- Provide technical and administrative assistance in support of professional human resources benefits staff.
Benefits
- 13.33 hours of vacation leave per month, with increased accrual over time
- 12 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday per year
- 40 hours of sick leave upon hire + 8 hours accrued monthly
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their families
- Life insurance and long-term disability coverage
- Flexible spending accounts
- Medical insurance opt-out program
- Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Washington State Retirement plan (DRS) for retirement security
- Optional 457 deferred compensation savings plan
- 401(a) Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
