HR Specialist: Impactful Recruitment, Onboarding & Records

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

Job summary

Port of Tacoma seeks an HR 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 position serves as a key contact for employees, applicants, and external stakeholders, delivering efficient, customer-focused HR services.

The HR Specialist also supports labor relations activities, public records requests, departmental

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Coordinate recruitment activities for entry-level, seasonal, and other positions; post announcements and screen applicants.
• Enter, maintain, and audit employee information in the HRIS and process personnel transactions.
• Coordinate new employee orientation and onboarding activities; provide benefits support and records management.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

HRIS data administration

Education

Associate degree in HR/related field

Tools

HR information systems

MS Office Suite

Job description

Port of Tacoma seeks an HR 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 position serves as a key contact for employees, applicants, and external stakeholders, delivering efficient, customer-focused HR services.

The HR Specialist also supports labor relations activities, public records requests, departmental