HR Coordinator — Onboarding, Benefits & Compliance

US Lawns; Moses Lake (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Moses Lake is seeking an HR Coordinator to provide comprehensive administrative and technical support to the HR Manager and department operations. You will handle HRIS administration, onboarding/offboarding, payroll data entry, benefits coordination, and compliance with federal and state regulations.

Responsibilities include processing offer letters, coordinating orientation, managing leave programs, and ensuring accurate records while maintaining confidentiality and policy compliance.

Qualifications

• Broad understanding of HR functions including onboarding, payroll and compliance.
• Experience with HRIS, payroll processing, and benefits coordination.
• Knowledge of federal and state HR regulations and record-keeping standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and technical support across all HR functions under direction of HR Manager.
• Serve as primary contact for employee inquiries on policies, benefits, and procedures.
• Prepare and issue offer letters; coordinate onboarding including background checks and I-9/E-Verify.
• Coordinate offboarding, COBRA information and exit procedures in compliance with policies.
• Administer benefits programs and maintain accurate HR records in HRIS and portals.
• Coordinate payroll data input and status changes; ensure accurate deductions and leave accruals.
• Monitor probation periods and coordinate step increases when applicable.
• Administer FMLA, Washington Paid Sick Leave and other applicable leave programs.
• Ensure DOT/FMCSA compliance for CDL roles; manage drug/alcohol testing records.
• Maintain confidential personnel records and ensure retention standards.

Skills

HR knowledge

Microsoft Office

Communication

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

HRIS systems

Payroll software

Job description

City of Moses Lake is seeking an HR Coordinator to provide comprehensive administrative and technical support to the HR Manager and department operations. You will handle HRIS administration, onboarding/offboarding, payroll data entry, benefits coordination, and compliance with federal and state regulations.

Responsibilities include processing offer letters, coordinating orientation, managing leave programs, and ensuring accurate records while maintaining confidentiality and policy compliance.