HR Administrator & Employee Experience Coordinator

Design Hire; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Design Hire is seeking an organized HR Administrator to support a collaborative team and ensure a smooth employee experience across the lifecycle. You will coordinate onboarding, maintain accurate records, and assist with payroll-related activities while delivering dependable HR service.

The role emphasizes professionalism, reliability, and cross-functional teamwork, with a focus on accurate documentation and timely processing in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree preferred; equivalent work experience may be considered.
• Experience supporting HR operations or administrative functions.
• Knowledge of employment recordkeeping and applicable federal, state, and local requirements.
• Familiarity with HRIS or employee tracking platforms and maintaining electronic records.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for employee relations and customer service.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, protect confidential information, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, adaptability, problem-solving ability, and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate new employee setup, orientation, and required employment documentation.
• Process employee changes including transfers, promotions, compensation updates, separations, and exit activities.
• Maintain personnel files and employment records, ensuring information is complete and 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Confidential information handling

Education

Associate degree in Business, HR, or related field

Tools

HRIS

Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint)

Job description

Design Hire is seeking an organized HR Administrator to support a collaborative team and ensure a smooth employee experience across the lifecycle. You will coordinate onboarding, maintain accurate records, and assist with payroll-related activities while delivering dependable HR service.

The role emphasizes professionalism, reliability, and cross-functional teamwork, with a focus on accurate documentation and timely processing in a fast-paced environment.