Human Resources Specialist
MacDonald Search Group · Bellingham, WA · 1 mo ago
On-siteAdministrative$60k–$70k/yrFull-time
Primary Responsibilities
- Coordinate the full onboarding process: from offer acceptance through orientation and first-week setup.
- Track the employee lifecycle, including introductory-period follow-ups, status changes, and offboarding documentation.
- Post and manage recruitment activities.
- Payroll & Benefits Administration
- Review and manage employee timecards for accuracy and support payroll preparation.
- Maintain audit-ready HR records.
- Ensure compliance with Federal, Washington State, and local employment requirements.
- Support OSHA and workplace safety activities.
- Support the Practice Manager with coaching, corrective action processes, and workplace concerns.
- Recognize and promptly escalate high-risk matters.
Requirements
- Experience: Minimum of 2 years of relevant HR experience.
- Strong knowledge of Federal and State (WA) employment laws and standards.
- Diploma or degree in Human Resources or a related field.
- Excellent written and spoken communication skills; ability to handle sensitive information with extreme confidentiality.
- Extremely detail-oriented and organized.