HR Coordinator: Onboarding, Payroll & Compliance

Wastateshrm; Maple Valley (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Wastateshrm seeks a Human Resources Coordinator to monitor confidential personnel records and manage district staff employment processes under the Executive Director of Human Resources. The role requires independent problem solving, contract interpretation, and strong decision making.

Responsibilities include onboarding, contract processing, salary placement, HR/payroll collaboration, and ensuring licensure and certifications are up to date.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in Washington State school district HR preferred.
• Advanced training/education in human resources or employment practices preferred.
• Strong computer skills and tech proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate new hire onboarding and orientation.
• Prepare and distribute annual employee contracts and letters of intent.
• Coordinate salary placement for payroll for district staff.
• Collaborate with HR and payroll to support systems and decision making.
• Ensure staff certification/licensure changes are properly recorded.
• Maintain auditable personnel files and training documentation.
• Ensure compliance with board policies and state/federal laws.
• Support annual staffing, budgeting, and labor relations activities.

Skills

Computer proficiency

Detail oriented

Organizational skills

Independent work

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

HR/Business admin education preferred

Job description

Wastateshrm seeks a Human Resources Coordinator to monitor confidential personnel records and manage district staff employment processes under the Executive Director of Human Resources. The role requires independent problem solving, contract interpretation, and strong decision making.

Responsibilities include onboarding, contract processing, salary placement, HR/payroll collaboration, and ensuring licensure and certifications are up to date.