HR Operations Specialist: Recruiting, Onboarding & Compliance

City of Anacortes; Anacortes (WA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

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

Applicants should have an AA degree in office management and at least three years of related experience; a bachelor’s in HR or business is preferred.

Qualifications

• AA degree in office management or related field with strong administrative experience.
• Bachelor’s in HR, business administration, or related field preferred; HR experience is a plus.
• Ability to establish organizational systems, prioritize work, and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Recruitment, posting jobs, coordinating interviews, and communicating with applicants.
• Onboarding and regular onboarding of new employees; update materials.
• Administer leave programs (FMLA/PFML) and track usage with payroll coordination.

Skills

Recruitment

Onboarding

HRIS management

Benefits administration

Leave management

Wellness program coordination

Record keeping

Public records requests

Education

AA degree in office management

Bachelor’s degree in HR or business administration preferred

Tools

HRIS software

Microsoft Office

Payroll coordination tools

Job description

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

Applicants should have an AA degree in office management and at least three years of related experience; a bachelor’s in HR or business is preferred.