Human Resources Specialist (Employment + Compensation)

Highline Public Schools; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Highline Public Schools is seeking a Human Resources Employment and Compensation Specialist to manage employment-related staffing transactions and support HR policy development. This onsite role partners with department leadership within the Employee Services team in Seattle, WA.

Key responsibilities include handling New Hire/Re-Hire and staffing transactions, leading hiring processes with HR, payroll, and budget coordination, and providing policy guidance.

Responsibilities

• Manage incoming employment-related documents from employees, including forms, faxes, electronic correspondence, and other materials addressing staffing concerns such as New Hire/Re-Hire, Transfers, Promotions, Demotions, Job Title Changes, Separations, and Reductions in Force (RIFs), as well as contract renewals.
• Lead the hiring process, coordinating human resources, payroll, and budget transactions for all new hires, with additional support from others as peak activity requires.
• Support the broader HR team by responding to routine inquiries related to staffing policies and programs.
• Carry out staffing policy and program activities for Highline.

Job description

The Highline Public Schools Human Resources Department is seeking a Human Resources Employment and Compensation Specialist to manage employment-related staffing transactions and support HR policy and procedure development. This onsite role partners with department leadership and operates within the Employee Services team.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage incoming employment-related documents from employees, including forms, faxes, electronic correspondence, and other materials addressing staffing concerns such as New Hire/Re-Hire, Transfers, Promotions, Demotions, Job Title Changes, Separations, and Reductions in Force (RIFs), as well as contract renewals.
• Lead the hiring process, coordinating human resources, payroll, and budget transactions for all new hires, with additional support from others as peak activity requires.
• Support the broader HR team by responding to routine inquiries related to staffing policies and programs.
• Carry out staffing policy and program activities for Highline.

Employment and Compensation Portfolio

This specialist is a critical member of the Employee Services team, collaborating closely with department leadership on the development of new and revised policies and procedures for the unit. The role also includes evaluating employee applications to determine eligibility in accordance with established policies and procedures.

The position requires independent judgment in processing employment-related transactions. The specialist may also be consulted to interpret Board policy or relevant state or federal guidelines tied to this work.

Employee Services staff are expected to provide exemplary customer service, ensure timely and accurate turnaround of HR, payroll, and budget transactions, and work as a cross-trained, flexible, and cohesive team.

Position Information

• Position FTE: 1.0 FTE (Calendar)
• Position Type: Classified, Regular
• Position Classification: Non-Represented, Professional Technical
• Annualized Salary: 26/27* Rates
• Level 17: $95,472 to $106,464 (DOE)
• Proration: To be prorated based on start date and FTE
• Start Date: ASAP (immediate vacancy beginning November 2026)

Work Location

Seattle, WA (Onsite), Human Resources Department.

Benefits

Eligible Highline Public School employees are offered a comprehensive benefits package.

Hiring and Position Notes

• Individual positions may be filled via external hires, internal hires, internal displacements, or internal voluntary transfers.
• Highline Public Schools, District #401, reserves the right to privilege current employees in the hiring process.

Strategic Plan Goals (2026)

• Culture of Belonging
• Innovative Learning
• Bilingual & Biliterate
• Future Ready

Application Details

• JobID: 7695
• Position Type (posting): CLASSIFIED (NON-ADMIN)/EMPLOYMENT & COMPENSATION SPECIALIST
• Date Posted: 10/26/2026
• Date Available: ASAP
• Closing Date: 11/02/2026