HR Administrator

Design Hire LLC; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Design Hire LLC is seeking an organized HR Administrator in Seattle to support employee lifecycle processes and maintain accurate records. You will ensure timely transactions, responsive service, and strong internal partnerships across the organization.

The role emphasizes confidential data handling, multi-tasking, and collaboration with HR and other teams to deliver a smooth employee experience in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Business, Human Resources, or related field preferred; equivalent work experience considered.
• Experience supporting HR operations or administrative functions.
• Knowledge of employment recordkeeping and federal/state/local requirements.
• Familiarity with HRIS or employee tracking platforms and electronic records.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate new employee setup, orientation, and required documentation.
• Process employee changes including transfers, promotions, and separations.
• Maintain personnel files and protect confidential information.
• Assist with payroll-related activities, timekeeping reviews, and tax documentation.
• Respond to inquiries and partner with teams to meet HR deadlines.

Skills

HR coordination

Communication

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Education

Associate degree in Business/HR

Tools

HRIS / Employee tracking

Job description

Seattle, United States | Posted on 08/24/2026

Our client is seeking an organized HR Administrator to support a collaborative team that plays an important role in delivering a smooth and consistent employee experience. This position will coordinate key activities throughout the employee lifecycle while supporting accurate records, timely transactions, and responsive service across the organization. It is an excellent opportunity to join a team that values professionalism, reliability, and strong internal partnerships.

Objective

Provide dependable HR administrative support by coordinating employee-related processes, maintaining accurate workforce information, and helping ensure HR activities are completed efficiently and consistently.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate new employee setup, orientation activities, and required employment documentation.
• Process employee changes including transfers, promotions, compensation updates, separations, and related exit activities.
• Maintain personnel files and employment records while ensuring information is complete, current, and properly protected.
• Assist with payroll-related activities, timekeeping reviews, final pay coordination, tax documentation, and workforce tracking.
• Respond to employee and manager inquiries, resolve routine issues, and partner with internal teams to meet deadlines and support daily HR operations.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Business, Human Resources, or a related field preferred; equivalent work experience may be considered.
• Experience supporting HR operations, employee services, or a comparable administrative function.
• Working knowledge of employment recordkeeping and applicable federal, state, and local employment requirements.
• Familiarity with HRIS or employee tracking platforms and the ability to maintain accurate electronic records.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with a professional approach to employee relations and customer service.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, exercise sound judgment, protect confidential information, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, adaptability, problem-solving ability, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Design Hire is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affimative Action employer. It is our policy to consider for employment all individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

If hired, a Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification must be completed at the start of employment. Temporary work authorization or the need for sponsorship may disqualify you from employment.