HR Operations & Talent Onboarding Specialist

Port of Tacoma; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Port of Tacoma is seeking a Human Resources Specialist to provide confidential professional and administrative support across HR functions, with primary responsibility for recruitment, HRIS data administration, onboarding, benefits support, and records management. The role serves as a key contact for employees, applicants, and external stakeholders, delivering efficient, customer-focused HR services.

It also supports labor relations activities, public records requests, and CHRO/HR team

Qualifications

• Associate degree in human resources, business administration, public administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of two (2) years of administrative HR experience supporting department activities, including recruiting, HRIS data administration, and records management.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate assigned recruitment activities for entry-level, seasonal, and other positions.
• Enter, maintain, and audit employee information in the HRIS.
• Coordinate and facilitate new employee orientation programs.
• Provide confidential administrative assistance on personnel, collective bargaining, and labor relations matters.
• Serve as the HR department records administrator and respond to public records requests.
• Provide general administrative support for the department, including budget information and department events.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

Associate degree (HR/Business/Admin)

Tools

HRIS software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Port of Tacoma is seeking a Human Resources Specialist to provide confidential professional and administrative support across HR functions, with primary responsibility for recruitment, HRIS data administration, onboarding, benefits support, and records management. The role serves as a key contact for employees, applicants, and external stakeholders, delivering efficient, customer-focused HR services.

It also supports labor relations activities, public records requests, and CHRO/HR team