Human Resources (HR) Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented Human Resources Specialist to support a local company in Shelton Washington. This contract opportunity with the potential for a permanent role is ideal for someone who can manage sensitive employee information with professionalism, sound judgment, and a strong sense of accountability. The role will contribute across recruiting, onboarding, leave and benefits coordination, records administration, and daily HR support while partnering closely with internal departments. This role is 100% on site, in office, Monday through Friday.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate recruitment activities from job posting through candidate processing, including organizing interview materials and maintaining accurate status updates throughout each stage.

• Manage pre-employment steps such as background documentation, reference checks, screening requirements, conditional offer preparation, and related follow-up.

• Facilitate onboarding by preparing employee paperwork, supporting orientation-related tasks, and ensuring completion and tracking of required employment documents.

• Maintain organized personnel records in both physical and electronic formats while protecting confidential files and complying with public entity standards.

• Support benefits and leave administration by tracking requests, communicating with employees, and helping maintain accurate documentation for ongoing cases.

• Partner with risk and internal support teams to gather information, monitor claims activity, and assist with HR-related coordination needs.

• Provide day-to-day human resources support across generalist functions, helping employees and managers navigate routine processes and policy-related questions.

• Work collaboratively with multiple departments to collect information, monitor compliance steps, and support consistent HR administration.

• Utilize HR systems such as NeoGov and Tyler Technologies for onboarding, tracking, and training-related processes as needed.

• At least 2 years of human resources experience with exposure to recruiting, onboarding, employee records, or HR administration.
• Working knowledge of HR functions such as employee relations, benefits coordination, leave administration, and support for new employees.
• Experience handling confidential information with discretion in environments that require professionalism and accountability.
• Ability to manage detailed tracking processes across multiple recruitment or employee service steps with a high level of accuracy.
• Familiarity with HRIS platforms and comfort using systems to maintain records, monitor workflows, and support HR operations.
• Strong communication and coordination skills with the ability to work effectively across departments and serve as a reliable point of contact.
• Public sector, municipal, or other disclosable environment experience is strongly preferred.
• Understanding of leave-related processes, including family and medical leave, leave of absence coordination, or related claims support.