HR Operations & Data Support Specialist

State of Washington School for the Blind; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Washington School for the Blind is seeking an HR Operations Assistant (HRCA2) to support direct, customer-facing HR services and maintain accurate HR records. The role contributes to equitable, policy-aligned practices and supports benefits, retirement, payroll, and reporting.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to handle confidential information.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in business, human resources, social or organizational behavioral sciences, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and HR experience).
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and ethical HR practices.
• Ability to manage confidential information.
• Experience with HRIS or data systems.
• Customer-service orientation.
• Ability and willingness to work as a team and independently as tasks require.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct HR support to employees across benefits, retirement, and payroll processes.
• Enter, retrieve, and validate data in HRIS and recordkeeping systems supporting payroll, benefits, files and training.
• Process HR data entry for employee systems including payroll, benefits, safety and health systems.
• Compose correspondence and process hiring and appointment actions.
• Maintain HR records and statistics; analyze data and prepare reports.
• Assist with public disclosure requests.
• Support recruitment activities: postings, screening, interview questions, panel training, candidate selection advice.
• Assist with the development and implementation of employee training.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Skills

Analytical

Communication

Customer service

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Bachelors degree

Tools

HRIS

Job description

State of Washington School for the Blind is seeking an HR Operations Assistant (HRCA2) to support direct, customer-facing HR services and maintain accurate HR records. The role contributes to equitable, policy-aligned practices and supports benefits, retirement, payroll, and reporting.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to handle confidential information.