Human Resources Assistant (on-site | Dayton, WA)

Columbia County Health System; Dayton (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401K Plan

PTO & Holidays

Job summary

Columbia County Health System in Dayton, WA seeks a Human Resources Assistant for a full-time, on-site role. Schedule is 30 hours per week, Monday–Friday with flexible hours. Compensation ranges from $20.00 to $28.00 per hour, offering benefits and a supportive hospital environment.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, patient, and committed to a positive employee experience within a values-driven HR team. SHRM-CP preferred; prior office experience is advantageous.

Qualifications

• SHRM-CP certification preferred for the HR role.
• Prior office experience in HR or admin is preferred.
• Customer-service and detail-oriented mindset valued.

Responsibilities

• Records management: scan, organize, and maintain personnel HR files.
• Respond to HR tickets, emails, calls with professional, timely communication.
• Support full-cycle recruitment and prep for recruiting events.
• Conduct and document employment reference checks for candidates.
• Track licenses and compliance for staff and assist with renewals.
• Coordinate trainings: space, materials, and staff messaging.
• Prepare materials and logistics for new employee orientation.
• Assist with pre-hire background checks and compliance procedures.
• Timecard support: attendance questions and corrections.
• Assist staff with system access, badges, and related issues.

Skills

SHRM-CP certification

Office experience

Job description

Job Category: ADMINISTRATION

Requisition Number: HUMAN001397

• Posted : August 25, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Dayton, WA 99328, USA

Description

Human Resources Assistant

Location:Columbia County Health System; Dayton, WA

Schedule: Full-Time | 30 hours per week

Compensation: $20.00 - $28.00 per hour

Join our team at Columbia County Health System!
We are seeking a compassionate, detail‑oriented Human Resources professional who embodies our mission of service excellence and our values of compassion, respect, resilience, innovation, accountability, and collaboration. The ideal candidate is committed to supporting a positive employee experience and contributing to a high‑functioning HR department.

What We Offer

• Full-Time, 30 hours per week
• Schedule: Mondays – Fridays | Flexible Hours
• Benefits:Medical/Dental/Vision & Basic Life Insurance; eligibility to participate in a 401K Plan; PTO & Sick Time accruals; six paid holidays
• Supportive team environment in a community hospital setting
  

Qualifications

• SHRM Certified Professional certification preferred
• Prior office experience preferred
  

Key Responsibilities

• Records Management – scan, organize, andmaintainpersonnel records and HR documents
• Coordinate and respond to incoming HR help tickets, emails, phone calls, and in-office requests,demonstratingstrong and prompt communication with professionalism
• Recruiting Support – assist hiring managers and HR staff with navigating applicant tracking systems, supporting the full-cycle recruitment process and preparation for recruiting events
• Reference Checks – conduct and document employment reference checks for candidates in the hiring process
• Compliance Tracking – track, communicate, andassistemployees inmaintainingthe licenses required for their positions
• Coordinate with instructors for available space, materials, and messaging to staff of available trainings
• New Employee Orientation Preparation – coordinate and prepare materials,logistics, and scheduling for new employee orientation sessions
• Onboarding –assistwith the pre-hire process through maintenance of background checks and compliance procedures
• Timecard Assistance – support employees with time and attendance questions, timecard corrections, and system navigation
• Access Help –assistemployees with system access requests, badge access, and troubleshooting access-related issues

Back-up to Executive Assistant

Other duties as assigned

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