Human Resources Assistant - Receptionist

PACCAR Inc; Renton, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and 401k with up to

Fully funded pension plan

Comprehensive paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and H

Disability insurance

Life and AD&D insurance

EAP services

Holiday bonus

Job summary

PACCAR Inc. in Renton, WA is seeking a Human Resources Assistant - Receptionist to serve as the first point of contact, manage the plant lobby, support onboarding, and assist HR initiatives. The role requires professional communication, confidentiality, and reliability, with potential evenings/weekends as needed.

You will also support recruitment as assigned, enter data into HRIS, and help with health & safety and training functions. A 4-year degree in a related field is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, HR or related field preferred.
• Previous HR experience preferred.
• Strong PC skills: MS Office, SAP, Publisher, SharePoint.
• Experience with HRIS preferred.
• Excellent customer service, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must be dependable, organized and able to manage multiple interruptions.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Serve as first point of contact for calls and visitors.
• Greet visitors and manage plant lobby and tour sign-in records.
• Provide HR-related support and respond to employee questions.
• Participate in departmental goals and initiatives.
• Coordinate employee appreciation programs and events.
• Support on-boarding and recruitment activities as assigned.
• Enter employee data into HRIS and generate reports.
• Assist with creating posters and flyers for internal events.
• Be willing to work occasional evenings and weekends.
• Other administrative tasks as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attendance reliability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or HR

Tools

MS Office

SAP

Publisher

SharePoint

HRIS

Job description

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Human Resources Assistant - Receptionist

Date: Aug 31, 2026

Company: PACCAR

Company Information

PACCAR is a Fortune 500 company established in 1905. PACCAR Inc is recognized as a global leader in the commercial vehicle, financial, and customer service fields with internationally recognized brands such as Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF trucks. PACCAR is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture and customer support of high-quality light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates. PACCAR designs and manufactures advanced diesel engines and also provides customized financial services, information technology and truck parts related to its principal business.

Whether you want to design the transportation technology of tomorrow, support the staff functions of a dynamic, international leader, or build our excellent products and services - you can develop the career you desire with PACCAR. Get started!

Division Information

Kenworth Truck Company is the manufacturer of The World's Best® heavy and medium duty trucks. Kenworth is an industry leader in providing fuel-saving technology solutions that help increase fuel efficiency and reduce emissions. The company’s dedication to the green fleet includes aerodynamic trucks, compressed and liquefied natural gas trucks, and medium duty diesel-electric hybrids. Kenworth is the first truck manufacturer to receive the Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean Air Excellence award in recognition of its environmentally friendly products

As a U.S. PACCAR employee, you have a full range of benefit options including:

• Competitive salary and 401k with up to a 5% company match
• Fully funded pension plan that provides monthly benefits after retirement
• Comprehensive paid time off - Minimum of 10 paid vacation days, 12 paid holidays, and sick leave
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education
• Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings account (HSA)
• Paid short-and long-term disability program
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• EAP services including wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more
• This position is also eligible for a holiday bonus

Requisition Summary

Provide support to the Human Resources department in administering HR processes and programs for Kenworth Managers and Employees. Will serve as a contact for HR department, manage pieces of the employee on-boarding process and tour scheduling process as well as other employee programs. Participate in executing department initiatives and projects. This position serves as a front desk receptionist.

Job Functions / Responsibilities

• Serve as first point of contact for calls and walk-in visitors.
• Manage the plant lobby; greet visitors in a professional and courteous manner, ensure tour guests adhere to plant tour guidelines and maintain complete sign-in/sign-out records.
• Provide support and customer service to employees regarding various HR topics. Utilize problem solving techniques when necessary to research employee questions.
• Participate in executing departmental goals and objectives.
• Play an active role in promoting positive employee relations and engagement by coordinating employee appreciation programs and events.
• Support new employee on-boarding process.
• Support recruitment activities as assigned.
• Enter employee data into HRIS system and produce reports as necessary.
• Submit standard dress orders for new hires.
• Manage pieces of the tour scheduling process
• Assist with creating posters and flyers for various internal events
• Be willing to work occasional evenings and weekends
• Must be reliable with dependable and regular attendance
• Other administrative tasks as assigned. May also provide some support to Health & Safety and Training functions, as well as Plant Manager

Qualifications

• 4 year degree in Business, Human Resources, or related field preferred.
• Previous experience in Human Resources preferred.
• Strong PC skills to include MS Office programs, SAP, Publisher, and SharePoint desirable.
• Experience with Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) preferred.
• Excellent customer service, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Must be dependable, organized, and able to produce accurate results while dealing with multiple interruptions, and to prioritize workload while working independently to meet deadlines.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive material and information.
• The ideal candidate will desire an opportunity to become involved in all aspects of human resource administration.

Salary Information

At PACCAR, we value talent and promote growth and development. We carefully consider numerous compensation factors, including your education, training, or experience. The salary range for Human Resources Assistant - Receptionist is $54,100 - $74,300 annually. Additionally, this role is eligible for a full range of benefit options listed above.

Additional Job Board Information

PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability. This is a safety-sensitive position, and the pre-employment drug testing includes cannabis testing. Kenworth Truck Company-Renton is an E-Verify employer.

Nearest Major Market: Seattle

Nearest Secondary Market: Bellevue

Job Segment: Front Desk, HR, HRIS, Information Systems, Plant, Administrative, Human Resources, Technology, Manufacturing