Human Resources Assistant
About The Position
The Human Resources Assistant supports HR operations at a manufacturing facility, working alongside an experienced HR Manager and serving as an approachable resource for employees. The role provides hands-on exposure to recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, payroll, benefits, and general HR administration. It includes occasional time on the production floor to partner with line leaders and support new hires. This is a fully onsite, part-time position in Seattle, Washington, scheduled Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. It is a six-month contract-to-hire opportunity with potential for extension, conversion, and increased hours based on performance. U.S. citizenship is required, and offers depend on successfully completing a pre-employment check and drug screening.
Requirements
- At least 6 months to 1 year of Human Resources experience, or an HR-related degree.
- Experience supporting onboarding, recruiting, or HR administration.
- Comfort working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
- Strong customer service and communication skills.
- Experience with ATS or HR systems such as Workday, Greenhouse, BambooHR, or similar platforms.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
- Ability to build strong relationships with employees and leaders at all levels.
- Must be comfortable working onsite.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
- Successful completion of a pre-employment check and drug screening is required.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and facilitate new-hire onboarding.
- Support full-cycle recruiting for hourly and salaried positions.
- Screen candidates and schedule interviews.
- Assist with employee relations matters and respond to employee questions.
- Maintain personnel files and HR records.
- Support benefits administration and employee communications.
- Assist with payroll processing and related recordkeeping.
- Update HRIS and applicant tracking systems.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and company policies.
- Partner with supervisors and production leaders on workforce needs.
- Provide general administrative support to the HR department.
- Occasionally work on the production floor, partnering with line leaders and supporting new hires.
Benefits
- Free onsite parking.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage, if eligible.
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital coverage, if eligible.
- 401(k) retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available, if eligible.
- Voluntary life insurance and AD&D coverage for employees and dependents, if eligible.
- Short- and long-term disability coverage, if eligible.
- Health Spending Account (HSA), if eligible.
- Transportation benefits, if eligible.
- Employee Assistance Program, if eligible.
- Time off/leave (PTO, vacation, or sick leave), if eligible.
- Mentorship and development working directly with an experienced HR Manager.
- Potential for extension, conversion, and increased hours based on performance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
