HR Coordinator

HR Coordinator
Onsite - Seattle, WA
$27-30/hour DOE
The Role
The HR Coordinator works directly with and reports to the Director of Human Resources, owning the day-to-day administration behind payroll, benefits, recruiting, and onboarding. This is a hands-on, detail-driven role for someone who wants full-cycle exposure across the HR function.
What You'll Do
Review time cards for accuracy and timeliness, following up with managers and employees on discrepancies
Process new hire, pay change, and termination data accurately and on time for each pay cycle
Compile and verify garnishments, PTO, and benefits deductions for payroll accuracy
Process employee change requests (direct deposit, tax withholding, address updates)
Respond to employee payroll inquiries and research/resolve processing issues
Enroll, term, and process changes for group insurance programs (medical, dental, vision, life, 401(k), HRA, COBRA)
Maintain the online 401(k) employee database and produce benefits reporting as needed
Manage workers' compensation claims from filing through resolution
Post jobs, pre-screen candidates, and acknowledge resumes as part of the full hiring cycle
Draft offer letters, prepare offer packets, and coordinate background checks and drug screenings
Lead New Hire Orientation, including benefits and policy overviews and completion of new hire paperwork
Maintain accurate, audit-ready personnel files for all employees
Support schedule management for client site teams
Produce general HR activity reports and support ad hoc HR projects
What We're Looking For (Required)
Experience in HR administration, payroll, or benefits coordination
Hands-on experience processing payroll and reviewing time card data
Experience administering group benefits programs (medical, dental, vision, life, 401(k), HRA, COBRA)
Experience coordinating background checks, drug screenings, and new hire paperwork
Comfort working directly with employees on sensitive payroll/benefits inquiries
Strong attention to detail and recordkeeping/audit discipline
Experience with HRIS or online benefits enrollment platforms
Nice to Have
Experience supporting workers' compensation claims administration
Experience in a multi-site or client-services environment
SHRM-CP, PHR, or similar HR certification

Work arrangement
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