HR Assistant: Recruitment, Onboarding & Benefits

City of Anacortes; Anacortes (WA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental & vision

PERS retirement

Vacation & holidays

Fitness reimbursement

Job summary

The City of Anacortes is seeking a Human Resources Assistant to provide advanced administrative and technical support within the HR Department. Responsibilities include recruitment, onboarding, HRIS management, benefits coordination, wellness program oversight, and reporting.

The role requires independent work in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to confidentiality and accuracy. Qualifications include an AA degree in office management or related field and 3 years of experience; a

Qualifications

• AA degree in office management or a related field and three years of related experience, or an equivalent combination.
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration or related field preferred.
• Experience in maintaining organizational systems, prioritizing workload, and meeting deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Performs general recruitment, including postings, interviewing coordination, and reference/criminal checks.
• Conducts new hire orientation and onboarding, updating materials as needed.
• Handles exit interviews and retirement procedures documentation.
• Supports Civil Service hiring with scheduling interviews and maintaining eligibility lists.
• Administers leave programs (FMLA, PFML) and coordinates with payroll.
• Supports employee benefit programs, including open enrollment and inquiries.
• Leads wellness committee and coordinates wellness initiatives.
• Maintains HRIS data accuracy and confidential personnel records.
• Provides clerical and administrative support and takes meeting minutes.
• Responds to public records requests and employment verifications.
• Assists with training portal and new-hire training tracking.
• Reviews invoices and department purchases; manages subscriptions and department cards.

Skills

Recruitment

Onboarding

HRIS management

Benefit coordination

Wellness program management

Invoice management

Report generation

Policy interpretation

Independent work

Education

AA degree in office management or related field

Bachelor’s degree in HR / business administration preferred

Job description

The City of Anacortes is seeking a Human Resources Assistant to provide advanced administrative and technical support within the HR Department. Responsibilities include recruitment, onboarding, HRIS management, benefits coordination, wellness program oversight, and reporting.

The role requires independent work in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to confidentiality and accuracy. Qualifications include an AA degree in office management or related field and 3 years of experience; a