HR Coordinator (temp), People Services, HR

About the role

PATH is seeking a Temporary HR Coordinator based in Seattle, Washington (U.S.) to support a short-term employee records digitization project. This project-based role will provide administrative support to the People Services team by organizing, digitizing, and maintaining confidential employee personnel files. The assignment is expected to run from September through December 2026 and will support PATH's initiative to transition paper personnel files to secure electronic records.

Responsibilities

• Sort, prepare, and categorize confidential HR documents for scanning and electronic filing.
• Scan employee records and upload documents into designated HR systems and electronic personnel files.
• Perform quality assurance reviews to ensure scanned documents are legible, complete, and correctly indexed.
• Shred confidential records following company document retention and destruction procedures.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of employee records and sensitive information.
• Label, archive, and organize physical and electronic personnel files.
• Retrieve employee records as requested by authorized HR staff.
• Track document processing progress and maintain inventory logs of completed files.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate's degree preferred.
• Previous administrative, office support, or Human Resources experience preferred.
• Experience handling confidential or sensitive information.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently while meeting deadlines.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) and document scanning equipment.
• Ability to lift and move file boxes weighing up to 25 pounds, when necessary.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and filing skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• High level of integrity and professionalism.
• Commitment to protecting confidential employee information.
• Ability to identify inconsistencies and maintain accurate records.
• Strong customer service mindset when supporting internal HR teams.

Preferred experience

• Experience working with electronic document management systems or HRIS platforms (e.g., Workday).
• Previous experience supporting records management, compliance, or document digitization projects.
• Familiarity with HR record retention practices and data privacy standards.

Working conditions

• Temporary, project-based assignment.
• Primarily office-based with extended periods of sitting, scanning, filing, and computer work.
• May require moving and organizing archived personnel files and storage boxes.
• Frequent handling of confidential employee documentation.

Pay

The hourly rate for this temporary role in the U.S. is $27. The final salary is based on a variety of objective factors.