HR Operations & Talent Support Specialist

LifeSkills Connection Inc.; Sedro-Woolley (WA); On-site; USD 71,608,000 - 71,690,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability & Life Insurance

Health benefits

401k + HSA/FSA

Paid holidays & PTO

Job summary

LifeSkills Connection Inc. in Sedro-Woolley, WA, is seeking an HR Support Specialist to assist the HR Manager with recruiting, scheduling, benefits enrollment, and training administration.

You will help manage timecards, maintain confidential personnel records, and ensure policy compliance. The role emphasizes accurate data entry in payroll systems, new-hire orientation logistics, and coordination of staff training and development.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Word, Power Point, and Excel.
• Two years related experience and/or training.
• Associate’s degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage recruiting activities, including job postings, screening, testing, and reference checks
• Support New Hire Orientation logistics, including scheduling sessions and preparing required paperwork and benefits enrollment materials
• Assist with the preparation and maintenance of procedures for new hires, transfers, separations, salary changes and other personnel practices
• Ensure employees complete required benefits enrollment or waiver forms at hire and during open enrollment, coordinating with the benefits broker as needed
• Maintain accurate employee records related to benefits elections
• Assign required training to staff and maintain accurate database of all PRH training completed by all employees
• Work with the Human Resources Manager to ensure that any training deficiencies are clearly communicated to the appropriate department manager
• Track completion of required professional development and training for the Center Safety Officer and other staff per PRH training exhibits
• Assist with the processing of employee payroll through review of timecards to confirm they are completed accurately and approved by both the employee and their supervisor, and entering of employee changes and other maintenance aspects of the payroll system
• File and keep all personnel records in a confidential manner
• Assist with the monitoring of all EEO, OFCCP and Corporate Policies and Procedures
• Coordinate criminal background checks for new hires and volunteers, and schedule required 3-year rechecks in accordance with PRH timelines
• Track and verify staff licenses, certifications, and other required credentials, maintaining related documentation and renewal timelines
• Comply with all DOL guidelines, OFCCP regulation, Job Corps notices and bulletins, LifeSkills Connection’s policies and procedures, and Center policies and procedures
• Participate in PRH mandated staff training; Failure to participate may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination
• Support day-to-day employee relations by answering routine staff questions and escalating concerns to the Human Resources Manager as needed
• Monitor area of responsibility to ensure timely and high-quality services
• Work toward meeting performance standard goal
• Follow CDSS plan and Code of Conduct system daily
• Model, mentor, and monitor appropriate Career Success Standards
• Help students become more employable through continuous reinforcement
• Maintain good housekeeping in all areas and comply with safety practices
• Adhere to required property control policies and procedures
• Demonstrate and abide by LifeSkills Connection’s core values and operating principles
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Excellent written and verbal comms

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Associate’s degree required

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

LifeSkills Connection Inc. in Sedro-Woolley, WA, is seeking an HR Support Specialist to assist the HR Manager with recruiting, scheduling, benefits enrollment, and training administration.

You will help manage timecards, maintain confidential personnel records, and ensure policy compliance. The role emphasizes accurate data entry in payroll systems, new-hire orientation logistics, and coordination of staff training and development.