HR Benefits & Leave Specialist (Hybrid)

Downtown Emergency Services Center; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Paid Time Off 34 days

ORCA card subsidy

Retirement Plan

EAP

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

Downtown Emergency Services Center (DESC) in Seattle seeks an HR Specialist to support benefits, LOA and accommodations, plus recruitment, orientation, and data management. You will work with the HR Director and managers to track leaves, coordinate processes, and maintain confidential employee records.

The role requires a bachelor degree in Business Administration or equivalent and at least one year of HR experience, with strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Business Administration or equivalent required.
• 1 year relevant HR experience required.
• Knowledge of personnel files, records management, and customer service practices.
• Understanding of US employment, payroll, benefits, health and safety laws.
• Strong computer skills and ability to handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Track and document employee medical leaves and FMLA/agency leaves.
• Coordinate meetings with HR leadership and managers to discuss leave status.
• Assist with timesheets for employees on leave for accurate data entry.
• Communicate with physicians/nurses for disability documentation and leave progress.
• Maintain records on accommodations and generate required reports.

Skills

HR policies

Benefits administration

Leave management

Data management

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor degree in Business Administration

Job description

Downtown Emergency Services Center (DESC) in Seattle seeks an HR Specialist to support benefits, LOA and accommodations, plus recruitment, orientation, and data management. You will work with the HR Director and managers to track leaves, coordinate processes, and maintain confidential employee records.

The role requires a bachelor degree in Business Administration or equivalent and at least one year of HR experience, with strong communication and organizational skills.