Human Resources Support

SIERRA PACIFIC INDUSTRIES; Shelton (WA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-cost health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid vacation

Job summary

Sierra Pacific Industries in Shelton, Washington, is seeking a Human Resources Support professional to join their team. This role involves providing administrative support to the HR Department, effectively managing payroll for 250–300 hourly employees, and assisting with recruitment and applicant evaluations.

The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of recent office administration experience and be proficient in Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Recent office administration experience or equivalent education.
• Desire for human resources and payroll experience.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the HR Department.
• Manage payroll for 250–300 personnel.
• Recruit and screen applicants.

Skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Microsoft Office proficiency

Detail-oriented

Education

2 years office administration experience or equivalent education

Job description

• We train and promote from within
• Excellent low-cost health benefits
• Retirement plan with employer-paid contributions
• Paid vacation and 10 holidays

At Sierra Pacific Industries, we understand our greatest strength is the people who choose to build a career with us. We are a fourth-generation family-owned company that has grown to be one of the largest lumber and millwork producers in the United States. Our more than 6,000 employees are proud to work at our state‑of‑the‑art sawmills and other facilities, including manufacturing, custom wood‑framed windows, fabrication, millwork, veneer, cogeneration, trucking, forestry, and other operations.

Position: Human Resources Support – Shelton, Washington

About the Position

• Provide administrative support to the Human Resources Department of a large manufacturing facility
• Effectively manage payroll processes, record‑keeping, and documentation for 250–300 hourly personnel
• Actively work to recruit, screen, reference check, and evaluate qualified applicants
• Engage in a friendly and professional manner with the public and potential job applicants
• Assist with various Human Resources functions for hourly personnel
• Appropriately communicate Company policies and benefit information
• Audit, monitor, and implement Company HR policies and maintain appropriate records
• Assist in developing and distributing effective and engaging employee communications
• Use critical thinking, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills with minimal supervision
• Work efficiently to meet established deadlines and adapt to changing priorities
• Effectively and discretely handle sensitive and/or confidential information
• Assist with office clerical duties as needed

Qualifications

• 2 years recent and progressive office admin work, or education equivalent
• Prior Human Resources and/or payroll experience desired
• Experience working independently, discretely, and in managing confidential information
• Excellent communication skills with emphasis on professionalism
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Detail‑oriented, organized, with demonstrated ability to adapt and prioritize quickly

The general wage range for this position at Sierra Pacific Industries is from $20 to $24 per hour, and is dependent upon a number of factors, including, but not limited to: relevant work experience, skill, knowledge, and/or education.

Sierra Pacific is an EOE Equal Opportunity Employer, including those with a disability and veterans.