Human Resources Specialist

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Located in Olympia, WA

Salary: $34.40/hr

Now Hiring: HR Specialist
Location: Olympia, WA
Industry: Human Resources / Municipal Government
Employment Type: Temporary Contract (6-9 Months)
Schedule: Monday-Friday | 8:00AM-5:00PM | In Office
Pay: $34.40/hr

 

About the Job

Express Employment Professionals is partnering with a municipal corporation located in Thurston County to fill a temporary HR Specialist position. This is a great opportunity for an experienced HR professional who enjoys supporting employees, managing detailed processes, and working collaboratively across multiple departments in a professional office environment.

 

This is a contract position expected to last approximately 6-9 months and will be fully in office in Olympia, WA. The ideal candidate will support the HR Analyst in a variety of areas including onboarding, benefits support, reporting, compliance research, and employee services. Compensation for this role is $34.40/hr.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Facilitating new employee onboarding processes and ensuring a smooth transition for new hires
• Maintaining accurate employee records and completing detailed data entry tasks
• Managing employee badge access and security processes
• Assisting employees with benefits questions and related processes
• Collecting and organizing HR paperwork while ensuring policy compliance
• Using Microsoft Excel for data tracking, report generation, and HR metrics analysis
• Generating reports and providing insights based on HR data findings
• Communicating professionally and effectively with employees and stakeholders
• Coordinating with multiple departments to support HR operations
• Researching policies and regulations related to unions and compliance requirements
• Supporting a collaborative and team-oriented work environment
• Providing excellent customer service to employees and internal departments

 

What You Bring:

• At least 2 years of HR or related experience
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Experience with reporting, data analysis, and HR record management
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to coordinate effectively across multiple departments
• Experience researching policies, regulations, and union-related compliance preferred
• Professional customer service skills and team-oriented attitude

 

Ready to Apply? Choose What’s Easiest:

Text the word “Jobs” to 360-357-7195 and get a quick reply

Email your resume to Rachel.Grandorff2@ExpressPros.com

 

Why Express?

Express Employment Professionals connects talented people with top local companies. As an Express associate, you’ll also be eligible for:

Medical coverage that meets ACA requirements

Washington Paid Sick Leave

Holiday Pay (after working 500 hours and averaging at least 35 hours/week)

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