Human Resources Operations Specialist

Amro Fabricating Corporation•Mukilteo, WA

18h

About The Position

The Human Resources Operations Specialist supports the day-to-day execution of HR operational processes for a multi-site aerospace and defense manufacturing organization. This role ensures accurate and timely processing of employee lifecycle transactions, maintains data integrity in HR systems, and delivers responsive operational support to employees and managers. The position operates within a regulated environment and follows established processes, documentation standards, and compliance requirements under the direction of the HR Operations Manager. ABOUT US Karman Space & Defense provides concept-to-production solutions for mission-critical systems on spacecraft, launch vehicles, missiles, hypersonics, and integrated defense systems. We believe that solving the industry’s most complex and mission-critical challenges requires relentless determination and a willingness to push the boundaries of possibility. Karman Space & Defense brings to bear unparalleled production capabilities, unmatched engineering expertise, and unflinching analysis to render the impossible, possible.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field or equivalent experience
3+ years of HR operations, HR coordinator, or HR generalist support experience
Experience processing high volume employee transactions with strong attention to detail
Working knowledge of California employment related to compliance requirements
Experience with HRIS transactions and data management; ADP or similar system experience preferred
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks in a structured process driven environment
Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion

Nice To Haves

Experience in aerospace, defense, manufacturing, or other regulated industries
Experience supporting payroll or benefits administration processes
Experience working in a multi-site environment

Responsibilities

Execute employee lifecycle transactions including new hire processing, job changes, compensation changes, transfers, leave status updates, and terminations in HR systems
Prepare and maintain employee documentation, system records, and required forms to ensure compliance with California and company requirements
Support onboarding and offboarding processes including coordination of documentation, system updates, and cross functional notifications
Serve as first point of contact for HR operational inquiries from employees and managers, resolving routine questions and escalating complex issues appropriately
Perform data audits and quality checks in HRIS, payroll, and benefits systems to ensure accuracy and consistency of employee records
Support payroll and benefits teams with data validation, eligibility updates, and documentation needed for audits and reconciliations
Maintain HR knowledge resources including forms, templates, and standard communications, ensuring materials reflect current policy and process
Track and update case management or ticketing systems to ensure timely closure and accurate documentation of HR requests
Assist with preparation of HR reports and metrics related to headcount, employee transactions, compliance tasks, and service volumes
Support implementation of new HR processes, tools, or system enhancements through testing, documentation updates, and user support
Follow documentation and process standards required in regulated manufacturing and defense environments, including support for audits and internal reviews